Indian Motorcycle FTR (2022–2024) vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle FTR (2022–2024)RTT2 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)VNRK
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain 2,500 mi n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle FTR (2022–2024) or the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027)?

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 (2009–2027) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.