2 019 I N D I A N F T R 12 0 0 / F T R 12 0 0 S
F I R S T R E V I E W
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Under the skin of
the F TR1200
The FTR1200 comes in two fla-
vors—the base FTR and the up-spec
FTR1200 S. Although both ma-
chines share the same motor and
basic frame construction, almost
everything else is different.
The base model (in one color
option, Thunder Black) sells for
an MSRP of $13,499, while the S,
which comes in three different color
options, will cost $15,499 for the
Indian Motorcycle Red over Steel
Gray, and the Titanium Metallic over
Thunder Black Pearl options. The
third option, the premium FTR1200
S Race Replica paint job, will set
you back an extra $1500 for an
MSRP of $16,999.
Powering both the ride-by-wire
1200 and 1200 S is the all-new
1203cc V-twin, which Indian claims
delivers 123 hp and 87 lb-ft of torque
with 12.5:1 compression. The engine
shares the same architecture as
the Scout in that it's a 60-degree
V-twin, but unlike the Scout Custom
released in 2017, this FTR1200 mo-
tor has new cylinder heads, cams,
crankshaft, valves, you name it.
(Above) The
touchscreen dash
is an excellent
feature on the
1200 S. (Below)
Brembo Monobloc
brakes are
standard fitment
across both
models.
Inside the electronics sit three rid-
ing modes in Sport and Standard that
offer the full 123 hp but with a mel-
lower throttle response in Standard
and Rain mode that reduces output to
a claimed 94 hp.
The FTR motor also features mag-
nesium engine covers—a hangover
from the FTR750 race program—as
is the intake system, with the airbox
placed directly above the motor and
the 3.4-gallon gas tank placed under
the seat to help in weight distribution
and to lower the center of gravity.
The exhausts differ depending on
the bike you buy. The base model
has brushed stainless steel muf-
flers, while the Race Replica 1200
S comes with an Akrapovic titanium
twin muffler setup, which has a much
louder bark to it.
Getting the go to the ground is
a new six-speed transmission and
slipper clutch, although Indian has
chosen not to grace either the base
or 1200 S with a quickshifter.
Chassis-wise, both machines
utilize tubular steel trellis design and
an aluminum subframe, with the rear
