Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021) vs Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Service Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021)LCDR Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021)RN47
Oil change n/a 8,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a 8,000 mi
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid 24 mo 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Dark Horse (2020–2021) or the Yamaha XSR900 (2016–2021)?

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