Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2023–2024) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2023–2024)LCCR Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)RN39
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 70,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2023–2024) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2015–2019)?

Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2023–2024) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.