Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021) vs Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021)LCDR Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)ZR2E
Oil change n/a 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021) or the Kawasaki Z900RS CAFE (2018–2020)?

They demand a similar number of scheduled shop visits based on their factory service intervals.