So You Want To Own An Indian FTR 1200?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มิ.ย. 2024
- The Indian Motorcycles FTR 1200 is, according to Ryan FortNine, 'the most beautiful motorcycle in the world'. But what's it like to own one?
After two years of owning two FTRs, Wobbly Phil reviews the bike and spills the beans.
FortNine 'What is the Most Beautiful Motorcycle?' video:
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Great humorous delivery as always 🤗
You’re too kind! 😊 I try and inject a certain tongue-in-cheekiness, I’m glad that comes across! Thanks for the comment. 🙏
"hold on my bike is loading"
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Enjoyed the video. I feel a bit shallow saying it, but that lengthy start-up would be a deal-breaker for me.
Thanks for the comment. To be fair, the bike will start while it’s going through that tft screen mullarkey. I guess if you’re impatient to set off, you can do so without the speedo for the first few hundred yards! 🤣 Also, fyi, the starter is one press only, you don’t have to keep your finger on it until it fires, which was quite a novelty for an old fogey like me. Hope I haven’t put you off, the FTR is actually a great naked machine!
@@3Phils Good to know!
If it’s still holding you back, just picked one up two weeks ago and already have over 900 miles on it! Great bike and loads of power and fun. If you’re someone who lets your bike warmup before you ride, don’t sweat the display!
It’s a fantastic bike, I agree. I hope my lame attempts at ‘humour’ haven’t put anyone off. I should have been much clearer about the way the FTR puts a big smile on my face every time I ride it! 😊
Great stuff, Phil 🙂
(old T-160 guy in OKC, America)
Thank you! 😊 Nice to hear from you again, sir!
Ive got the much older HD XR1200 flat track lookilkey from many moons ago.They put buell crank in sportster engine oil cooled tge heads and claimed 90hp(very simplified)had it 13yrs.My ktm 690duke went walkabout out my garage a week or two ago🥶
My mate has an ftr great bike
Thanks for the comment, and sorry to hear about your KTM. I’ve always been a bit KTM-curious tbh. I know I griped a bit in the video, but the FTR really is a sweet machine!
Yes, Phil, a cable clutch certainly has its issues. The cable on my Hyosung 650 broke when I was toddling along in 6th gear at 100 Kph amidst rush hour traffic. I stopped upright (eventually), but I’m glad my current bike has a hydraulic clutch.
A snapped clutch cable is a nightmare. Glad you were OK. Back in the day, I recall a stuck throttle cable causing a hairy moment for me. Thanks for the comment.
Very good summary of the 2022 FTR. Love your CB1300S pinky its beautiful as well. The FTR is not perfect for sure, difficult to fill up, small tank, lurchy cruise control below 60mph and that clutch operation when cold leaves much to be desired. Once you set up the suspension for your weight and riding style, remove the baffles from the exhaust (requires you to drill a hole in the end caps to remove a retaining bolt) put in sports mode and give it the beans all is forgiven. That immediate torque and roar of the V Twin is addictive. I have the 2022 FTR Carbon R and it is a beautiful bike, who doesn't like a red frame, Ohlin's yellow spring and forks, with splashes of carbon fiber all over the bike. It is certainly not the most beautiful bike in the world, next to my friends CB1300S it almost looks a little drab and next to my Black BMW R18 Classic the fit and finish doesn't look 1st class. I have many bikes but the FTR just brings out the hooligan and I love to snap the throttle and feel that punch. Its pretty much the same acceleration as the CB1300S at full throttle but the way its delivers it power is so much more engaging and that V twin roar adds the perfect soundtrack to the experience.
Thanks for the comment! I agree with everything you say there, and I was literally just thinking that the red frame on the Carbon R makes the bike look sooooo much better. I should have forked out the extra 2k! The CB1300 is similar, I think, in terms of weight, power and top speed, and mine makes a nice noise with its Beowulf can. But ultimately it’s a UJM so by default less engaging. It’s been relegated to third place in my shed, for days when the Indian won’t start (hardly ever happens), with the Indian being for days when the Trident won’t start (happens almost every time). I must go for a test ride on an R18, they look awesome! Happy riding!
I always prefer a cable operated clutch!
I’ve got one on my Trident and have no issue with it! I’ve got a hydraulic clutch on my CB1300, and that’s fine too. There’s just something about the snappy Indian clutch combined with a cable that’s annoying and smacks of cost-cutting tbh. No amount of adjustment seems to mollify its on-offness, especially when cold.
15k for a b8ke witb no quickshifter. It's more naked than cruiser. For that, I'd expect one. Gorgeous bike though.
Yeah, I forgot to mention that. I agree, for this money a quickshifter would be good too. Thanks for the comment. 😊
@3Phils I know certain companies offer both and up n down, but it's close to £1k for it, which is ridiculous.
Stop stealing Yammie Noob titles mate! Be original. And show some respect to the OG.
Yammie who what?