BIG UPDATES Indian’s FTR1200 range gains major updates

Indian has heavily updated its FTR1200 range for this year, with a host of changes to its flattrackinspired street bike.

The big change for the FTR1200, FTR1200S, FTR1200R Carbon and FTR1200 Rally is the addition of new, smaller 17-inch cast aluminium wheels. Combine that with a steeper rake angle of 25° and a shorter trail of 99.9mm, and the new FTRs should be sharper and more agile than ever. But with four different models available, it’s probably going to be easier to break down the changes one by one. So here you are.

The FTR

The base FTR features an analogue gauge and is available in Black Smoke with red accents throughout, including red pinstripes on the wheels, Indian Motorcycle branding across the tank, and a red rear shock spring. It’s also available in a reduced power version for A2 compliance.

FTR S

With two paint options, Maroon Metallic and White Smoke, the premium offering includes Indian Motorcycle’s 110mm (4.3inch) touchscreen display, which offers phone integration via Bluetooth or USB and configurable gauges. The FTR S also gets an upgraded Akrapovič exhaust, three ride modes, wheelie control with rear lift mitigation, stability control, traction control and cornering ABS. Additionally, a fastcharging USB port provides a convenient means to charge personal devices.

FTR R Carbon

The FTR R Carbon sits at the top as the premier model in the FTR line-up. In addition to the aforementioned features listed with the FTR S, the FTR R Carbon sets itself apart with carbon fibre tank covers, front fender and headlight nacelle, fully adjustable Öhlins gold front forks and gold piggyback shock, a black Akrapovič exhaust, a swanky seat cover and numbered badging on the console.

FTR Rally

Maintaining its scrambler aesthetic, the FTR Rally features Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR tyres over wire-spoke wheels with an 18-inch in the rear and 19-inch in front. Like other FTR models, the FTR Rally receives the refined engine calibration and throttle response, along with rear cylinder deactivation.

The FTR Rally’s ProTaper handlebars are 50mm (two inches) higher than other FTR models for better comfort and handling, with a more relaxed ergonomic position.

The FTR Rally features an analogue gauge and is available in Titanium Smoke. Like the base FTR, the FTR Rally is also available in a reduced power version for A2 compliance.