It ’ s over a couple of years now since we first tested the Indian FTR1200 . That first model was impressive with a raucous engine that was a thrill-a-minute . It was a bit of a beast and I loved it . The mildly longish suspension travel , 19 / 18-inch wheel combination , big brakes , big power and flat-track inspired tyres suited a variety of conditions that gelled well with the mix of riding the KR team does . It had fun factor .
TAR-SEAL FOCUS Now Indian has narrowed the focus of the
FTR . The model has been tweaked to suit the rider who embraces his or her inner tar baby . The handlebars are narrower , the ZF Sachs suspension travel has been shortened about 12mm each end and firmed a little . The steering head angle has been steepened a degree to 25.3 degrees . And probably the most obvious change is the move to 17-inch wheels and sports road tyres . The liquid-cooled , 1203cc , 60-degree V-twin makes 123hp at 7750rpm and 120Nm of torque at 6000rpm There is an improved electronics package that
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