Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S Race Replica (2019) vs Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S Race Replica (2019)RTS2 Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018–2019)VP56
Oil change 10,000 mi n/a
Valve service 20,000 mi n/a
Spark plugs 10,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S Race Replica (2019) or the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (2018–2019)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.