Indian Motorcycle Vintage Dark Horse (2021) vs Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2014)

Factory maintenance schedules compared.

Indian Motorcycle Vintage Dark Horse (2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles.

Service Indian Motorcycle Vintage Dark Horse (2021) Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2014)RN23
Oil change 5,000 mi 4,000 mi
Valve service n/a 26,600 mi
Spark plugs n/a n/a
Chain n/a 500 mi
Brake fluid n/a 24 mo
Coolant n/a n/a

Common questions

Which is cheaper to maintain, the Indian Motorcycle Vintage Dark Horse (2021) or the Yamaha YZF-R1 (2009–2014)?

Indian Motorcycle Vintage Dark Horse (2021) needs fewer scheduled shop visits per 10,000 miles based on its factory service intervals.