The 2022 Indian FTR Gets Some Notable Updates That Make It More Approachable
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Since its introduction in 2019, the street-tracker Indian FTR (formerly known as the FTR 1200) has garnered a reputation for being a fun and rowdy motorcycle to ride. This year, the American manufacturer made significant updates to the platform, making the Indian FTR and the higher-spec Indian FTR S notably more friendly and civilized.
For starters, Indian Motorcycle has recalibrated the engine and throttle output for a more refined, smoother, and more predictable ride. Additionally, the company has introduced a new cylinder deactivation system that manages engine heat when the bike is idle. Other updates include adding a more universal 17-inch wheel size with Metzeler Sportec tires instead of the larger rims with knobbies on the older bike. These changes have also resulted in a lower rake, trail, suspension travel, and seat height.
Powering the Indian FTR and the FTR S is a 1,203cc liquid-cooled V-twin that produces 120 hp and 87 lb-ft of torque. Despite the changes for a more refined ride, the FTR models still offer enough performance to plaster a smile across your face and pop wheelies as you please. The FTR S gets an Akrapovic exhaust, but it brings no changes to peak output figures.
The base Indian FTR now gets fully-adjustable suspension at both ends — a feature already available on the FTR S. While both variants share their engine and most of their hardware, the FTR S comes with a few additional rider aids. It offers three riding modes (Rain, Standard, Sport), a lean-angle sensitive ABS, stability control, traction control, wheelie control, and cruise control, all of which can be controlled via a 4.3-inch digital display.
On the other hand, the base FTR only offers standard ABS, cruise control, and a digi-analog cluster. Of the two, the FTR S is the more enticing proposition. It slots itself between the base variant and more expensive models, like the FTR R Carbon, in the 2022 Indian Motorcycle portfolio.
The 2022 Indian FTR starts at $12,999 USD / $15,999 CAD.
On this page: we’ve curated specs, features, news, photos/videos, etc. so you can read up on the new 2022 Indian FTR and FTR S in one place.
Motorcycle Overview
General Info
Main Specs
Competitors
2022 Indian FTR / FTR S Specifications
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Engine | 1203cc, Liquid Cooled V-Twin | |
Engine Power | 120 HP | |
Bore x Stroke | 4.016 in x 2.898 in (102 mm x 73.6 mm) | |
Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | |
Fuel System | Closed Loop Fuel Injection / 60 mm Bore | |
Starter | Electric | |
Exhaust | 2-1-2 | |
DRIVETRAIN |
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Clutch | Wet, Multi-Plate | |
Transmission | 6 Speed | |
Final Drive | 2.647 : 1 | |
CHASSIS |
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Suspension Front | 43mm ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartidge Fork | |
Suspension Rear | ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP | |
Brakes Front | Brembo Dual 320mm t5 Rotor / 4 Piston Caliper | |
Brakes Rear | Brembo Single 260mm t5 Rotor / 2 Piston Caliper | |
Tires Front | Metzeler Sportec M9 RR 120/70ZR17 58W | |
Tires Rear |
Metzeler Sportec M9 RR 180/55ZR17 73W
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Fuel Tank Capacity | 3.4 gal (12.9 L) | |
Color / Graphics | Black Smoke | |
ELECTRICAL |
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Ignition | ||
Spark Plugs | ||
Headlight | LED Headlamp | |
Tail Light | LED Taillight | |
DIMENSIONS |
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Overall Length | 87.5 in (2223 mm) | |
Overall Width | 32.7 in (830 mm) | |
Overall Height | 51.1 in (1297 mm) | |
Wheelbase | 60 in (1,524 mm) | |
Ground Clearance | 6.5 in (17 cm) | |
Seat Height | 30.7 in (780 mm) | |
Weight (Empty Tank / Full of Fuel) |
482 lbs (218 kg) / 514 lbs (233 kg)
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WARRANTY |
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Warranty | 2 Years, Unlimited Miles | |
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2022 Indian FTR / FTR S Features
NIMBLE HANDLING
POISED FOR THRILLS
CONFIDENCE INSPIRING RIDING POSITION
FULLY ADJUSTABLE SUSPENSION
WORTHY OF A DOUBLE TAKE
STOPPING POWER
COMFORT AT ANY SPEED
LIGHT YOUR WAY
2022 Indian FTR / FTR S Photos
2022 Indian FTR / FTR S Videos
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