Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021) vs Suzuki V-Strom 800DE (2023–2027)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021)LCDR Suzuki V-Strom 800DE (2023–2027)EM12
Oil change n/a 3,750 mi
Valve service n/a 15,000 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 48 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021) or the Suzuki V-Strom 800DE (2023–2027)?

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