Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) vs Yamaha YZF-R1M (2025–2027)

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 YZF-R1M (2025–2027)RNA8
Oil change 2,500 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 (2019–2020) or the Yamaha YZF-R1M (2025–2027)?

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