Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024) vs Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)

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 Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)RJ18
Oil change 5,000 mi 8,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 70,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 600 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024) or the Yamaha FZ6R (2009–2017)?

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