Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Kawasaki Z800 (2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Z800 (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2	Kawasaki Z800 (2016)
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 Z800 (2016)?

Kawasaki Z800 (2016) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.