Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change 2,500 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
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 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)?

Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.