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2022 Indian FTR line-up goes distinctly more sporting

Rally model dropped from Australian line-up which will all roll on more conventional rubber

Trev by Trev
January 27, 2021
in Indian, Indian News

2022 Indian FTR1200

Two years since Indian first released the FTR1200 out into the wild the Iowa based company have tweaked the engine management system for better starting and throttle response while a new FTR base model has been added to the line-up. 

A new FTR base model has been added to the line-up at $19,995 ride away

Of the four 2022 models only the FTR Rally retains the peculiarly odd-sized and, it must be said, quite odd feeling 150/70-18 rear and 120/70-19 front tyres of the original bikes, while the base model FTR, the FTR S and FTR R Carbon now roll on a much more conventional set-up of 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear. 

All of our local FTR line-up will roll on the new rubber.

Hallelujah I say, great to see an American motorcycle company that takes feedback and acts on it…. My only real gripes with the bikes from the start was the fuelling and the quirky handling characteristics brought on by the distinctly odd tyre profiles.  (Trev’s review of the original models here)

All models now have a more street oriented 120 mm of suspension travel, 30 mm less than before

Both of those primary whinges look to be fixed across the range, while the FTR Rally is the only model to retain the previous odd rubber profiles.

Base model FTR has analogue clocks rather than the 4.3-inch touch-screen TFT seen on its S and R siblings.

The FTR Rally though will no longer be available in the Australian market, thus our local FTR line-up all roll on the new rubber.

FTR S comes in two paint options, Maroon Metallic and White Smoke, the FTR S begins at $22,995 Rideaway.

The rim changes for the FTR, FTR S and FTR R Carbon have also reduced the seat height by 35 mm.

FTR R Carbon

The base model FTR has analogue clocks rather than the 4.3-inch touch-screen TFT seen on its S and R siblings.  

Indian Motorcycle’s 4.3-inch touchscreen offers phone integration via Bluetooth or USB and configurable gauges.

The S and the R models are also the only ones to get the full suite of electronic safety aids such as traction/stability/wheelie control. The base FTR only has ABS.

FTR R Carbon starts at $25,995 ride away

As before the FTR R Carbon rides on fully-adjustable Ohlins but the FTR and FTR S models now also gain full adjustability of their Sachs suspension.

FTR R Carbon gets Ohlins

All models now have a more street oriented 120 mm of suspension travel, 30 mm less than before.

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With the move to the more sporting rubber sizes the bikes also have 30 mm less suspension travel

Rear-cylinder deactivation is standard across the range to help mitigate the amount of heat being transferred to the rider at idle.  Cruise control is also standard. 

FTR S in Maroon Metallic

The new line-up are dubbed 2022 models by Indian but we expect to see them land in Australian dealerships in the coming months with the official word from Indian Australia suggesting ‘Q2 2021’. 

FTR S in White Smoke

We look forward to ripping some skids on them! 

2022 Indian FTR 1200 Australian line-up

FTR

Starting at $19,995 Rideaway, the base FTR features an analogue gauge and is available in Black Smoke with red accents throughout, including red pinstripes on the wheels, red Indian Motorcycle script branding across the tank, and a red rear shock spring.

FTR

FTR S

With two paint options, Maroon Metallic and White Smoke, the FTR S begins at $22,995 Rideaway.

The premium offering includes Indian Motorcycle’s 4.3-inch touchscreen display, which offer phone integration via Bluetooth or USB and configurable gauges.

FTR S

The FTR S is standard with an upgraded Akrapovic exhaust, three ride modes, wheelie control with rear lift mitigation, stability control, traction control and cornering ABS.

Additionally, a fast-charging USB port provides a convenient means to staying charged.

FTR S

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-coloured forks and piggy-back shocks, a black Akrapovic exhaust, premium seat cover, and numbered badging on the console. The FTR R Carbon is available starting at $25,995 Rideaway.

FTR R Carbon
  • 2022 FTR1200
  • 2022 FTR1200 S
  • 2022 FTR1200 R Carbon

2022 FTR1200

2020 Indian FTR1200 Specifications
Engine Liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-Twin, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, graded buckets, 1203 cc
Bore x Stroke 102 x 73.6mm
Compression Ratio 12.5 : 1
Claimed Power 92 kW (123 hp)
Claimed Torque 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Induction Closed loop fuel injection / 60mm bore
Gears Six-speed, constant mesh / foot shift
Clutch Assist & slip, multi-plate
Frame Steel Trellis
Forks ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartridge Fork, 43mm diameter, 120 mm travel
Shock ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP, 120 mm travel
Wheels & Tyres Cast Black with Indy Red Pinstripe, 17 in x 3.5 in, 17 in x 5.5 in, Metzeler Sportec, 120/70ZR17 58W, 180/55ZR17 73W
Front Brakes Brembo dual 320mm t5 rotor / Four-piston calliper
Rear Brake Brembo single 260mm t5 rotor / Two-piston calliper
Electronics ABS, Cruise Control
Instrumentation Analogue clocks
Dry Weight 218 kg
Kerb Weight 233 kg
Seat Height 780 mm (laden) / 817 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase 1524 mm
Rake / Trail 25.3° / 100 mm
Fuel Capacity 13 L
Available Q2, 2021
Price $19,995 Rideaway
Colours Black Smoke

2022 FTR1200 S

2020 Indian FTR1200 S Specifications
Engine Liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-Twin, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, graded buckets, 1203 cc
Bore x Stroke 102 x 73.6mm
Compression Ratio 12.5 : 1
Claimed Power 92 kW (123 hp)
Claimed Torque 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Induction Closed loop fuel injection / 60mm bore
Gears Six-speed, constant mesh / foot shift
Clutch Assist & slip, multi-plate
Frame Steel Trellis
Forks ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartridge Fork, 43mm diameter, 120 mm travel
Shock ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP, 120 mm travel
Wheels & Tyres Cast Black with Indy Red Pinstripe, 17 in x 3.5 in, 17 in x 5.5 in, Metzeler Sportec, 120/70ZR17 58W, 180/55ZR17 73W
Front Brakes Brembo dual 320mm t5 rotor / Four-piston calliper
Rear Brake Brembo single 260mm t5 rotor / Two-piston calliper
Electronics 4.3 inch Ride Command LCD Touchscreen w/ Bluetooth
Ride Modes (Rain, Standard, Sport)
Lean Angle sensitive ABS, Stability Control, Traction Control
Wheelie Control with Rear Lift Mitigation
USB Charge Port
Cruise Control
Extras Titanium Akrapovicˇ 2-into-1-into-2
Instrumentation 4.3 inch LCD
Dry Weight 218 kg
Kerb Weight 233 kg
Seat Height 780 mm (laden) / 817 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase 1524 mm
Rake / Trail 25.3° / 100 mm
Fuel Capacity 13 L
Available Q2, 2021
Price $22,995 Rideaway.
Colours Maroon Metallic, White Smoke

2022 FTR1200 R Carbon

2020 Indian FTR1200 R Carbon Specifications
Engine Liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-Twin, DOHC, four-valves per cylinder, graded buckets, 1203 cc
Bore x Stroke 102 x 73.6mm
Compression Ratio 12.5 : 1
Claimed Power 92 kW (123 hp)
Claimed Torque 120 Nm @ 6000 rpm
Induction Closed loop fuel injection / 60mm bore
Gears Six-speed, constant mesh / foot shift
Clutch Assist & slip, multi-plate
Frame Steel Trellis
Forks Öhlins Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartridge Fork, 43mm diameter, 120 mm travel
Shock Öhlins Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP, 120 mm travel
Wheels & Tyres Cast Black with Indy Red Pinstripe, 17 in x 3.5 in, 17 in x 5.5 in, Metzeler Sportec, 120/70ZR17 58W, 180/55ZR17 73W
Front Brakes Brembo dual 320mm t5 rotor / Four-piston calliper
Rear Brake Brembo single 260mm t5 rotor / Two-piston calliper
Electronics 4.3 inch Ride Command LCD Touchscreen w/ Bluetooth®
Ride Modes (Rain, Standard, Sport)
Lean Angle sensitive ABS, Stability Control, Traction Control
Wheelie Control with Rear Lift Mitigation
USB Charge Port
Cruise Control
Extras Titanium Akrapovicˇ 2-into-1-into-2 exhaust, carbon-fibre tank covers, front fender and headlight nacelle, premium seat cover, numbered badging
Instrumentation 4.3 inch LCD
Dry Weight 217 kg
Kerb Weight 232 kg
Seat Height 780 mm (laden) / 817 mm (unladen)
Wheelbase 1524 mm
Rake / Trail 25.3° / 100 mm
Fuel Capacity 13 L
Available Q2, 2021
Price $25,995 Rideaway
Colours Carbon Fiber
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