Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020) vs Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2001–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020)RTS2 Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2001–2016)GT78
Oil change 10,000 mi 3,500 mi
Valve service 20,000 mi 14,500 mi
Spark plugs 10,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 3,500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020) or the Suzuki GSX-R1000 (2001–2016)?

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 S (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.