Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2	Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)ZRCG
Oil change	2,500 mi	7,600 mi
Valve service	n/a	15,200 mi
Spark plugs	n/a	7,600 mi
Chain	n/a	n/a
Brake fluid	24 mo	n/a
Coolant	n/a	n/a

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Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) or the Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)?

Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.