Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse (2018–2019) vs Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse (2018–2019)THDA Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)KLEE
Oil change n/a n/a
Valve service n/a n/a
Spark plugs 30,000 mi 7,500 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid n/a n/a
Coolant n/a 36 mo

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse (2018–2019) or the Kawasaki KLR650 (1987–2021)?

Indian Motorcycle Springfield Dark Horse (2018–2019) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.