Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) vs Yamaha YZF600R (1994–2005)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019)TCDA Yamaha YZF600R (1994–2005)
Oil change n/a 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 30,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) or the Yamaha YZF600R (1994–2005)?

Indian Motorcycle Chieftain Dark Horse (2016–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.