Fueling on the origi-
nal FTR1200 was,
err, abrupt, to say the
least, and this FTR is
a vast improvement.
This is especially no-
ticeable in city riding,
where on/off riding rules and having a smoother
connection to the rear tire is greatly appreciated.
You get three riding modes of Sport, Standard
and Rain, and I applaud Indian for not fitting
umpteen different riding modes for you to first
memorize and then utilize. Three is plenty. That
said, after having
a crack in Sport,
I landed on Stan-
dard and kept it
there. The throttle
response in Sport
is not what I'd call
abrupt, but very direct—something that you want
when you're out thrashing through the canyons
but for everywhere else, Standard offered the
perfect level of throttle control.
There's a claimed 120 horsepower on tap and
it feels pretty close to the mark, certainly in Sport
RIDE REVIEW I 2021 INDIAN FTR
P96
(Above) The
accessorized FTR R
Carbon looks pure class
with the carbon seat and
tank covers. (Left) The
Akrapovic exhaust has
a great audible note
and looks great.
