Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2 Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)EREG
Oil change 2,500 mi n/a
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

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) or the Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019)?

Kawasaki Z650 (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.