2019 Indian FTR1200 Review

[@JohnJay1745]

Many of us buy a motorcycle and then don't buy another one for several years. So why watch all these videos about motorcycles we will never own? Entertainment! Great job, John Burns!

[@AntonioDiaz-nb6br]

Because also “many of us” buy or trade motorcycles all year long🤣

[@c__walker__jr]

I can't believe it took you guys this long to make the Dos Equis joke. John Burns: national internet treasure

[@johnburns8956]

too kind. stop it.

[@fordboy17]

I will rue the day that John Burns leaves motorcycle.com. Always entertaining and insightful.

[@nicksavich7970]

Agreed. Cool personality. Always enjoy hearing his take.

[@mattdickson382]

"We'll try harder next time." Says the guy sipping coffee, wearing a robe, relaxing in a chaises lounge. Loved this vid, very funny.

[@-runningwithscissors-9766]

Great review. Said everything that needed to be said in a review, with a little entertainment factor thrown in.

[@MrAndrew1953]

That must have been a truly gruelling, exhausting experience. A traumatic ordeal. Thanks for doing that on our behalf. I don’t know whether I could have done that myself.

[@patrickfreeman205]

This guy is great. Get that fly off me!

[@raoulduke3770]

“Go a little faster than you think you should”... no doubt, growing up on dirt bikes that is the secret to riding in the sand

[@mickeyroberts77777]

John, I like your style. As always, you bring the extra to the videos. Oh by the way, the bike seems to be a winner. Indian did it right it looks like.

[@user_mac0153]

C'mon, assymetric L/R rear shock (monoshock but its off to one side of the bike frame)? That weirds me out I'm a little ocd about balànce and symmetry.

[@threethrushes]

Burns - the man, the myth, the legend.

[@CajunGreenMan]

The bike is kinda like the reviewer, hard to classify. But this one made me laugh! Keep up the great work.

[@BrokenFiddles]

Hangover 4? Always enjoy John's opinions. I was surprised John hasn't mentioned Ducati Scrambler 1200 as a direct competitor. For me Rally edition with spoke wheels. Thank you very much.

[@jhhd1]

I really love that bike, probably the new bike I am most excited for this year. Too expensive for me right now but I think it looks amazing

[@cuzimaluzer777]

Weird tire sizes. Small tank. But I still definitely like it.

[@shawnerickson6318]

Thanks JB love your articles and now videos, keep em coming..

[@CorbinGoodwin]

This reminds me of some weird halfway bike between my Tuono 1000 and Buell XB12, I think both of those are apt comparisons but nothing quite like them on the market anymore! Glad to see a burly sporty naked sold brand new and it sounds more than capable of doing both relaxed and... unrelaxed riding.

[@keeponkeepinon18]

I saw the black one in-person last week and thought it was gorgeous, especially how open and revealed the rear tire is. I know people compare the trellis to the Monster but I really doubt that's how it rides. I'd love to own one but, to me, the tiny tank and lack of touring capability puts me off.

[@ruimatos46]

I'm obsessed with this bike!

[@-JSLAK]

1:30 WTF WAS THAT VOICE CRACK

[@petr0rabbit]

someone squeezed his ballsack

[@robertpolkamp]

Can't wait for the adventure size tank model.. looks great, seems capable but highly anxiety provoking beyond a 100 mile journey.

[@cuzimaluzer777]

115-120 miles. I think it's getting 40 mpg. Not too bad

[@robertpolkamp]

@@cuzimaluzer777 Where I ride there are many stretches of 120+ mile without fuel, more than that at night. I guess it was designed for daytime riding only.

[@robertpolkamp]

It is just dumb to stylize a 3 gallon peanut tank rather than provide ample fuel 4.5+ for any situation.

[@starrider1900]

Don't forget dealers are not negotiating on the price of a new model bikes so the price he Quoted is plus tt&l Don't forget freight prap and set up Which is usually about another $2000

[@Shaqeroni]

One of the best reviews I have ever seen! thank you 😊

[@sbsb4995]

I think Indian hits home run with this bike

[@WillPower46]

Im loving the look of this bike!

[@j4zzx297]

Love his reviews! If you dont like them , you just dont get his sense of humour (cant please everyone).

[@randypullman1155]

Best effort I've ever seen from Indian. Bravo!

[@flip97gt]

It's nice, it's unique, but it's priced way out of my price range.

[@threethrushes]

Change your price range. Problem solved.

[@flip97gt]

@@threethrushes sounds easy enough. However, I need to pay off my KTM 1290 SA-S before I get anything else. A bike like that would be an "in addition to" instead of "in place of" my 1290 SA-S and 390 Duke.

[@fivespeed3026]

sleevey I have three bikes insured through Progressive and I pay less than $1,100 a year. That’s with a R1 in the mix.

[@MrSlowestD16]

Don't know what to compare to? I think this compares quite nicely to the duc scrambler. Sure, this is a higher 'class' motorcycle (more power, toys, cost, etc.), but they're very comparable in their target audience, so it would be interesting to put them head-to-head.

[@magellanicspaceclouds]

I feel like the bike reviews on this channel are getting better. Little less awkward now.

[@leoveroude4492]

John's best video to date! always entertaining. Well done John. Indian is getting it right, priced a bit high.

[@KnuckleHead5362]

13.995 now.

[@MrBlueberrypie44]

This was awesome! haha enjoyed it

[@scottieray]

I think that is the REAL John Burns. I bet he is just loving 2020.

[@BEEBEE159]

Love the humor in this episode. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. Right?

[@brianjacobs8755]

Whats the deal with the guy in the tan jacket getting off the bike at 5:55 ?

[@nokoolaid]

I wonder if they'll use that engine to make a ST?

[@nokneedownian8521]

Are they the first to have touch screen on a bike

[@Gautam454]

Indian is making some really good looking bikes these days !

[@VikingBagsYT]

"There is a fly on me. Can someone take care of that?" Hilarious.

[@dmumladze]

I’m in a huge dilemma between choosing the Indian FTR1200 and the Ducati Hypermotard SP... Any advise, suggestion, or has anyone been in a similar situation? They both ride great, but still evaluating options...

[@KnuckleHead5362]

The Ducks maintaince cost turned me away

[@dmumladze]

@@KnuckleHead5362 You mean hyper or ftr?

[@hudsonquay]

Very cool looking bike - rear end especially. Prefer the analogue dash on a bike like this, but like the colour scheme of the TFT bike.

[@PRL1290]

Nice bike but I think they should have added 17inch wheels with 120/70, 180 or 190/55 rubber on the S model, paired with a good suspension this bike would definitely catch the eye of the naked bike crowd.

[@albertandrews130]

Its kinda a street tracker the 19 is for authenticity

[@PRL1290]

@@albertandrews130 true, true, I hear ya, but I woul like to see the "S" version lean more towards the Pikes peak prototype bike. But over all, I applaud Indian/Polaris for bringing this bike to Life.

[@albertandrews130]

@@PRL1290 i see it as a great way to promote the Indian success at Anerican Flat Track They have single handedly revived the sport The 750 race bike is one of the coolest bikes on earth I went to Meadowland Mile and it was painful to see how badly The Motorcompany got outclassed They are years behind now that the AMA has changed the rules from a XR750 spec class

[@KnuckleHead5362]

Indian has cleaned Harleys ass up the last three years on fat track.

[@crjmoto]

If I didn't need a big ADV bike so badly here in CO, this would be my next ride!

[@sharkzf6]

I might get one...

[@ChrisR57]

You mentioned the Ducati Monster a couple of times, but how is it compared to the Ducati Scramblers?

[@geeeee8268]

It was just a matter of time before somebody shlepped an ATM screen on top of a handlebar.

[@AC-iy1ov]

can you compare this with the BMW R1250R/R1200R?

[@olrikparlez3152]

Black base model please.

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

John Burns, did you test the CB900F Super Sport at Willow Springs back in 1981? I bought one that spring (and I'm still alive too!).

[@johnburns8956]

no.

[@cigarobsession]

Dude. Nailed it lol

[@DE-gb3wq]

There’s a speed limiter?

[@KnuckleHead5362]

Yes at 125 MPH without the limiter 147 at 800 feet above sea level.

[@Kodreanu23]

Dude sneaked in again Suzuki Katana, hahahahaha! Nice video, btw.

[@gianniforonda5842]

He reminds me of the Dos Equis guy

[@Land-Shark]

@2:46 The fly that I hired to vex John worked perfectly.... That was the best 50 pesos that I ever spent! bwahahahahaha!!!!!! (even so... nice review!)

[@Cristopher-S.G]

Why this channnel has never reviewed a Benelli Motorcycle? They have very interesting bikes, with amazing designs

[@johnburns8956]

motorcycle.com, we've reviewed a bunch of Benellis.

[@JoHnSapla7LordSapla9]

Am I the only one who doesn't like these new displays?

[@nacogburn]

you're not the only one... the one on that "S" is absolutely hideous.

[@JoHnSapla7LordSapla9]

@@nacogburn Agreed. I mean we don't need another phone that is attached to our bikes. I don't have any problem with the super small ones that you see on Harley's. These big ones though are so unnecessary and ugly.

[@savagefrieze4675]

“I need to think more about it around the pool’ 🤣

[@GaryJohnWalker1]

Flawed, a little rough. And the bike sounds much the same as well. Anyhow, that little rawness seems to make the thing more attractive. Biggest downer - as with any manufacturer not in the top half dozen by sales, thin dealer network here in the UK. Great vid.

[@gurpreetbanwait6097]

Compare it with ducati scrambler 1100

[@dwfjardim]

Really cool review!

[@JK-tu1xx]

Call it what it is, a scrambler.

[@Rockujjwal01]

Bulls eye

[@ryanwalker3509]

I can see that in there for sure, but it's a bit heavy for that.

[@aluisious]

How many times does your voice break in this video?

[@brandond2868]

Great video sir!

[@sundownsolutions2]

wtf is the guy doing with the dressing gown on?

[@MotoMango]

I want one so bad!

[@wtflip620]

So laid back that he Benjamin Button'ed back to puberty.

[@quicksmash]

So sorry you had to do the review

[@MCTeck]

Hey Burns.Met you Yrs ago....Fleet services..

[@johnburns8956]

which Fleet?

[@DB-ks6mp]

Very cool, but not 17k cool. Can get a lot more performance for that much, if performance is what you are looking for.

[@mathias6423]

Great video, fun setting. For the bike, its a bit too heavy and low power for my taste. And the fuel tank will give it pretty crappy fuel mileage. Then to the price, its a bit too high. Would never work as a one bike only for me. I am not that impressed Polaris.

[@fabzrustrider9838]

Beautiful

[@rajm2309]

Ft./lb? Try Lb./ft. Of torque.

[@jasonsmith9161]

This bike looks cool, but I’d rather have a Superduke

[@benl2681]

Perfect dismount @ 5:56...

[@erocnw1341]

There's a fly on me can somebody take care of that. LOL

[@vector6977]

Too bad HD already made this style of bike nearly 10 years ago with the XR1200.

[@albertandrews130]

Yep a super clean XR goes for less than 8k

[@fvgc454ss]

Too bad the xr weighs so God damn much. I'd take an xb12s over an xr all day. I do like the xr bikes but jesus 550lbs. With the same engine as the buell.

[@vector6977]

@@fvgc454ss the FTR is nearly 600lbs!

[@KnuckleHead5362]

Try 6k, and a lot slower.

[@fzlsalim]

Great video!

[@1990-t1j]

Small tank, horrible TFT clock, too heavy, too expensive, needs an expensive aftermarket exhaust, preferably a short, low, stubby one. Apart from all that, I like it. It will sell to patriotic Americans.

[@rzu7120]

The race replica model comes with an Akrapovic exhaust.

[@1990-t1j]

@@rzu7120 So what?

[@albertandrews130]

Wrong it gets dual S&S high pipes like the one Jared rides

[@shamynbabu5103]

awesome presentation. funny and to the point.

[@KnuckleHead5362]

Good job old friend

[@arnevesper]

Best looking bike Ive ever seen!

[@albertandrews130]

Love that bike!

[@keishamvaskarsingh4932]

If the fuel tank is a not muscular, it will look more cool.

[@bikee4]

Not impressed Polaris...

[@TEFLONDONTRUMP2024]

Nice bike but every one else makes cheaper lighter bikes

[@ryanwalker3509]

They dont have a v twin. That's worth 500 to me over the cb1000r.

[@fredoc9125]

More than a F750gs! Wow

[@dsiz9421]

So we went from 2019 to 2022 s 🙄

[@curtn7076]

So now we have to follow to the "communist guidelines" of you tube? anyway... love this bike...being 6'5" I wish they made a taller version. more travel and 3" taller would be a nice option for the taller man.

[@BrokenFiddles]

It seems to be pretty tall. Have you noticed one of the shorter riders struggling dismounting it?

[@MujoNovak]

Akrapovič exaust? on Indian? geez, this world is going down

[@Tony__Tone]

That bike is way too expensive

[@andyzedd3236]

I heard "Top speed limiter" and realized this is not for me.

[@Joiny07]

Too much torque for desert roads, i think.

[@KnuckleHead5362]

I has three ride modes rain, std, and sport

[@Joric78]

Video review was a low priority huh? Well I think Burns has a voice for print anyway (and his written review is much, much better).

[@luisvaca1892]

Too expensive and heavy considering the competition. IMHO Indian missed the hit

[@mattshaggs2931]

Curious what you think the competition is, exactly...I'm having a rough time pinning it down since it's kinda it's own thing...

[@albertandrews130]

Too heavy but its cool as hell Id still buy a clean XR1200 for less than 1/2 the cost

[@luisvaca1892]

Matt S finding the exact match is always hard in modern motorcycles, but I would say the Aprilia dorsoduro is not that far from this, it is about 4K less expensive in 40 pounds lighter

[@albertandrews130]

@@luisvaca1892 No, people do not understand. This is not simply a naked bike, it is based on and a sort of replica of the Indian flat track racer. No Aprila can do that.

[@mattshaggs2931]

@@luisvaca1892 I hadn't heard of that model...admittedly I'm a cruiser owner but I just like motorcycles...but my Aprilia knowledge is limited. Don't see many of them up here! Here's some nerd specs though... Cycle World found the Aprilia to be 485lbs wet and ready to ride and the FTR is 508lbs wet. But, let's take it at face value from the manufacturer numbers of 467 wet for the Aprilia. The Aprilia is 83hp at the wheel on Cycle World dyno and the FTR is 111hp on the same dyno. That means 5.62 hp/lb on the Aprilia and 4.57 hp/lb on the Indian. That's still a pretty significant difference. The price, yeah...the Indian is 4.5k more. You're getting cornering ABS, traction control, cruise control, ride modes and the dirt ability over the Aprilia with the Indian at that price, though. Again, a tough call...least for me. Seems like it was a jack of all trades approach...which means it won't do everything better than everything else...but living in Colorado, having something you could drill some corners with and also take some high dirt passes with would be pretty great...but I'd probably settle for the standard FTR that still has ABS for $13,500. I'd be hard pressed to make my Chieftain that versatile heh! In the end, I can read specs all freakin day but that's not gonna tell me if it talks to me..I'm just gonna have to go ride both!

[@Patrick-HD]

0:51 almost had to buy the bike. LULW

[@splodge57]

My Honda 750F2 had the same top speed back in 1977. Like the fly joke.

[@cHernandez6449]

looks like a Ducati scrambler

[@nomdeploom5707]

If only there were numerous other similarly styled bikes to compare it to. You could even call them scramblers as that's what they used to call bikes designed for that type of terrain.

[@minijpmotorcycles]

Is John Burns high or drunk? You guys need to give your reporters a break or something. Every video that comes out they just look bored as hell.

[@johnburns8956]

can you be high, drunk and bored as hell all at once?

[@minijpmotorcycles]

@@johnburns8956 touché

[@leonbeck6254]

Why the blueing on front pipe. Running to rich😳. It is a one of a kind.😎🏍🇺🇸

[@cyclegear1403]

It's actually the opposite, running a lean mixture causes blue pipes. Or cheap chrome. But most engines run lean these days to comply with emission regulations.

[@stevek8829]

Who told you that?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Titanium blues up really well after a few good heat cycles. But I don't think those are Ti.

[@KnuckleHead5362]

Rich mixture is cool and lean is hotter

[@ianallison1747]

Not my kind of review.

[@jocman7339]

Ha ha ha ... that was fun to watch review.