Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2 Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)VP18
Oil change 2,500 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) or the Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009)?

Yamaha Royal Star Tour Deluxe (2005–2009) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.