Indian Motorcycle Springfield (2016–2025) vs Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Springfield (2016–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Springfield (2016–2025)THAA Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)ZRCG
Oil change 5,000 mi 7,600 mi
Valve service n/a 15,200 mi
Spark plugs 40,000 mi 7,600 mi
Chain n/a n/a
Brake fluid 24 mo n/a
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Springfield (2016–2025) or the Kawasaki Z1000 (2003–2016)?

Indian Motorcycle Springfield (2016–2025) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.