Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024) vs Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

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

Service Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024)LCER Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)ZRDF
Oil change 5,000 mi n/a
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 70,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain n/a 7,600 mi
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024) or the Kawasaki Z900 (2020–2024)?

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