Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Yamaha V Star 1300 (2007–2009)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020)RTA2 Yamaha V Star 1300 (2007–2009)VP25
Oil change 2,500 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 4,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 6 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) or the Yamaha V Star 1300 (2007–2009)?

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.