Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)

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 YZF-R3 (2015–2020)RH06
Oil change 5,000 mi 6,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs 70,000 mi n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a 24 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Indian Challenger Elite (2023–2024) or the Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015–2020)?

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