Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2 Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025)EF11
Oil change 2,500 mi 3,750 mi
Valve service n/a 15,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 15,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) or the Suzuki V-Strom 1050 (2020–2025)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.