Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021) vs Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021)LCDR Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)VP28
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a 16,000 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 Yamaha Road Star 1700 (1999–2015)?

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