Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2	Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE
Oil change	2,500 mi	n/a
Valve service	n/a	n/a
Spark plugs	n/a	7,500 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	36 mo

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) or the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)?

Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.