Indian FTR1200

[Guest]

I just Googled & looked at a lot of pictures of these bikes. I noticed most have the exhaust out the right side, but many have the exhaust out the left side. Is this something that is optional with these FTR1200's? Just wondering, I still can't find anything I personally like about them.

the ones with the exhaust on the left side are probably the 750 flat track racing bikes. Look again and see if they have lights or just number plates.

 

[Guest]

The ones from the Internet that looked like flat track bikes were nice. I wouldnt buy one cause its not my cup of tea, but why couldn't they make a ton of add on acc's that a person can make a look they like, performance stuff too. So you can make it look like this. After reading up on it, there are some options. Pricey, but it has the credentials to be a fun bike

https://www.google.com/search?q=ftr...KHZ68Ao0Q9QEwF3oECAIQBg#imgrc=n-tG9TDyfJeUeM:

Yamaha did that with their Star series.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

I don't ride flat track and haven't seen one on tv since the 1980s. I thought they were kinda boring; drag race to the corner, slip the rear wheel out with your foot down, balance the bike with the throttle, drag race to the next corner, repeat over and over until checkered flag ends it. Be sure to sit on the upwind side of the filthy dirty seating area.
First look I see a fuk_gly bike with a too long wheelbase and double cans on same side.
Don't inspire pride in my heart for US engineering.
It burns coal right?

 

[storm 64]

They need to promote Flat Track Racing more. I use to be into Flat Track Racing back in the early 90's with Scott Parker, Larry Pegram... ESPN covered it pretty good. I even went to a race in Parkersburg WV. I always thought it was pretty exciting racing.
As far as the new Indian, I say go for it! The more flavors the better. Next a Cafe Racer?

 

[Vmass]

I always liked the looks of the XR 1200. This Indian, not so much. Despite what some have said regarding Jedz review, I still may pull the trigger on one someday if the real deal comes along......as I am nowhere near as demanding of a bike as Jedz is.

 

[Jedz123]

The new FTR still doesn't do it for me and I think is a bit of a bait and switch ploy by Indian...

It's way better (on paper) than the HD offerings I rode the snot out of last year (the XG750 Street-Rod and the XR1200) for it makes well over 100hp in a not so heavy bike.

I would need to ride one to know if I'm sold or not. I don't think it would ride like the XR1200 for it's lighter and makes more power... Also modern day water-cooling and a 6 speed transmission FTW!

With some cool looking bikes coming out for Triumph and expanding their already successful Bonneville line you can tell these trend setters have the right formula.

The new 1200 Scrambler

The New 1200 Speedmaster


Now I can't give Triumph a Pass, @ 19.3K miles the Transmission needs to be replaced for 6th gear has destructed on my 2018 Bonneville T120... This is warranty claim #2 the first being a leaking radiator which triumph replaced @9K miles.

I have a 3 year unlimited mile warranty and Triumph told me they have never seen anyone put that many miles on a T120 that quickly. I was told that Triumph would be covering the issue no problem. My "local" dealer told me they have yet to see a T120 they have sold that has that many miles on it (started selling this model in 2016). They also told me at this rate I would have over 75K miles by the time the warranty expires... I said that sounded about right.

The good news is the bike is AWESOME to ride, ergonomics are perfect, power delivery is spot on for what I need and the Tech is ridiculous and now that I have it I can't imagine riding without it...

2 words... Cruise, Control. The best thing ever invented for a MC. I won't buy another bike unless I can have it factory equipped (covered under warranty) like my T120 was.

 

[Jedz123]

For $14K I'd be riding a Super Duke which is arguably more practical.

That being said I'm a cheap bastage that can get 120hp, 200 miles of range, and comfy passenger accommodations in sub $3000 used bikes.

I assume your talking used... Let's talk new since there is no used market for the Scout FTR12000... A new 1290 Super Duke GT will cost you about $20K... I know, I looked and said F THAT NOISE!

My Buddy bought a used 1290 Super Duke for $13Kish out the door. it's gone back twice already for electrical issues.

That 1290 motor is a gem... So much beans, here's me rolling on with my buddies 1290 Super Adventure:

It's fun having podcast/Youtube buddies!

Oh my buddies have a podcast check them out if your into Motorcycle talk radio: Cafe Racer Podcast

 

[Guest]

So Jedz, how is this a bait and switch? I thought you would love it.

 

[Jedz123]

This:

Is Not This:

God the production model is so Fugly... The exhuast seriously looks like it was hobbled together, using a scrambler type exhaust would not have been hard to, Triumph does it on their Scrambler models.... There is a complete lack of detail on the production motor, the suspension is so Ninja 650 I find a need to look away, The bar to seat is way off... Looks more like a bobber than a "FTR"

I need to ride it to know if I like it but aesthetically it misses the mark, in a big way.

 

[Guest]

The zorsts will be easy enough to replace and the shock is off set to clear the gas tank.

PS Those cool looking high pipes intrude on leg space and burn skin easier.

 

[Buffalo Bill]

The zorsts will be easy enough to replace and the shock is off set to clear the gas tank.gh pipes

PS Those cool looking high pipes intrude on leg space and burn skin easier.

Major issue! Looks like about 20 minutes til 2nd degree burns set in!
Pipes under the seat are gone for the same reason.

 

[rphillips]

Are you saying that the pipes under the seat was not a good idea?? Who'd have thunk it?

 

[Buffalo Bill]

Are you saying that the pipes under the seat was not a good idea?? Who'd have thunk it?

I'll say I read reviews sayin' the underseat mufflers heat up their seat a bit too much. Looks sorta good, but adds the weight of 3 feet of steel pipe.
The new thing is stubby mufflers ending right under the foot peg.

 

[Cipher]

So which doesnt jedz like the top ugly black thing or the nice one in red?
Would all the pipes come pre heat stained? I dunno that black rig is fat and ugly.