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Indian Formally Unveils FTR 1200/S at INTERMOT
Indian Motorcycle unveiled its new
FTR 1200 and FTR 1200 S at
INTERMOT, Cologne, Germany,
October 1st, stating that “the FTR
platform proudly breaks new ground
and answers the call of enthusiasts
around the world anxiously awaiting
its debut.”
Described as being inspired by Indian
Motorcycle’s “storied history and
success in flat track racing,” they take
design and styling cues from the
championship-winning FTR750 race
bike that has dominated American
Flat Track since it was introduced in
2016. It also takes styling inspiration
from the FTR1200 Custom, unveiled a
year ago as an exploration of what a
flat track-inspired street bike could be.
“Our vision from the beginning was
to be more than a traditional
American V-twin brand. We
continually seek to broaden Indian
Motorcycle’s reach to a wider range
of riders, and FTR 1200 represents a
significant step forward in that
strategy,” said Steve Menneto,
President, Indian Motorcycle. “Indian
Motorcycle was founded on
performance and innovation, and we
remain grounded by our founder’s
mindset of constantly pushing
forward. In light of that history, the
FTR 1200 is a natural extension for
the brand that we couldn’t be more
excited about.”
Featuring a new 1203cc V-twin
engine with approximately 120
horsepower and 85 ft-lbs of torque
that is housed in a trellis frame with
a sporty riding position, both models
feature an inverted front suspension
with radially mounted dual Brembo
brakes for exceptional control and
stopping power. The fuel tank is
strategically located under the seat
for a lower center of gravity and more
centralized weight distribution.
Similar to the FTR750 race bike, the
airbox is positioned directly above the
engine to optimize airflow and
maximize power. Both models feature
a similar rear suspension and
swingarm design as the FTR750,
newly-developed Dunlop street tires
with flat track-inspired tread, a chain
final drive, and ProTaper flat tracker
aluminum handlebars.
Adding to the design is a host of
premium features and ride-
enhancing technologies, such as fully
adjustable front and rear piggy-back
s u s p en s i o n w i t h p r e l o a d ,
compression and rebound
adjustments; 4.3-inch customizable
Ride Command LCD touch screen
with Bluetooth for easy mobile device
pairing; lean-angle sensitive stability
control; ABS; traction control; wheelie
mitigation control and three Ride
Modes (Sport, Standard, Rain) with
unique throttle response and traction
control intervention levels.
S&S Winter Power Package Returns
“Big Power, Big Savings, Limited
Time!” That’s what S&S Cycle is
saying about the return of its
popular Winter Power Package,
adding that it is “the ideal
combination of performance and
savings, designed to transform
your M-8 or Twin Cam H-D
without breaking the bank.”
For the latest generation Harleys,
S&S is packaging its brand new
124” bolt-in big bore kit with a
550 cam, cam plate and high
flow oil pump, as well as valve
springs, lifters and pushrods.
The Twin Cam kits get a similar
combination of performance
parts with a 585 cam and a bump
to 100 for the early and 110
cubic inches for the late TC
models. All kits are available with
gear or chain drive cams and
designed to make “big, reliable
power with equally big savings”
at winter only pricing.
These complete Big Bore and
Cam Chest in a single kit offers
run from October 1st through
January 31st, 2019.
www.sscycle.com
A flat torque curve is described as
ensuring a “predictable power
delivery with loads of low-end punch
and flexibility.” The engine features a
12.5:1 compression ratio, high flow
cylinder heads and dual throttle
bodies for optimal airflow and power.
Additionally, the engine makes wide
use of magnesium to reduce weight
and utilizes a low-inertia crankshaft
that allows the engine to rev to its
redline.
www.indianmotorcycle.com