2022 Indian FTR Test Ride (in the canyons!)

[@donrudeboyt1895]

Great to know Indian is listening and making the positive changes. The fact that you would consider this bike speaks volumes. Look forward to more FTR videos.

[@gabrielcocco5188]

@Donrudeboy I agree completely. I'm 5'9" and never considered an FTR because I couldn't stand the bike comfortably. Indian Motorcycle are being reactive to consumer's opinions. That speaks strongly for the company. I guarentee these changes improve FTR sales.

[@HerTwoWheels]

This was great! I loved the carbon! As always, your videos are so thorough!

[@redeyedfreaks]

We gotta get him to pick one up so you two can do some adv adventures!

[@gregormiller4037]

Gotta luv the FTR.

[@feedrate1]

This is what I like about this channel. Your not just Harley. 😊

[@DanDanTheFireman]

Amazing review. Learning a ton from you and I was there lol

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

:"D same!!

[@Vet2Dev]

Great video BlockHead, the editing game has stepped up as well. I like how you included a snapshot of the previous episode and the way you're transitioning the scenes produces more of a television feel. It's good.

[@luish8056]

Production quality has gone way up.

[@very_incompetent]

I remember when this was just a tiny channel with less than 5k subscribers. And now he's testriding the new FTR in Arizona!

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

Sweet!!! I think we all want this bike now!! :'D

[@avuscnscot]

Its so cool to see how much Doodle has changed from the Triumph event last year. All the work she did getting confident on her bike at the taller height really shows. Just totally chill popping from foot to foot.

[@DoodleOnAMotorcycle]

:D :D :D :D

[@joeysiliezar]

Awesome to see you riding where I live. I started riding last year I bought a 2020 softail lowrider after watching a review with you and captain Ana. I haven’t brought myself to ride the canyons yet but hopefully soon. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@ToastedLobster]

Definitely gonna be trading in my 19 for a fully equipped 22 later on with a Saddlemen seat of course. Addressed a lot of issues I have with the 19. Not worried about losing the "uniqueness" of the 18 and 19 inch wheels. It's already plenty unique with its looks and sound

[@steff964]

10:57 who needs pictures when you have all of that amazing video! Another great review

[@youmustbethistall5861]

Great video; nice to see Indian pulling out the best marketing ideas and recognizing that Vloggers with significant followings are true influencers in motorcycling (cough...cough Harley? Momoa?). And great swag too for all of you. Ride safe, stay vigilant.

[@seaninness334]

Just finished watching DDFM's video and loved your video as well. Very much looking forward to the additional content. Great shot of that one guy at the stop, doing the WTF reaction to the rear cylinder deactivation.

[@jasonrobertson5526]

All 3 videos were well done. Looked like an amazing event. Really cool to see some of my favorite Vloggers on there as well. Thanks for the great content!

[@greyanaroth]

Came on over here from Bo's review at C2W's channel and was quite blown away by the production. Slick. Sweet.

[@isaisrosales5361]

I lived in mesa for majority of my life leading up to moving in the military life. I knew where just about every road in this video was. I will say the routes that were used for the test ride was terrific. Those are all roads I used to ride my bike on back home.

[@EvilAlbatross]

Man, I'm super stoked you highlighted my hometown in such a great way. It's so f'ing rad to see you ride around downtown. 🤣 The visuals are 10/10. Excellent video and great information on the new model!

[@colz10]

i grew up in Miami and been living out in phoenix for 8 years. these landscapes never get old. recently got my moto endorsement and i can't wait to go enjoy those twisties. we're also only about 2 hours ride to get out of the desert and into more wooded areas and more twisties. beautiful state.

[@TOldMansJB]

When you realize you saw them on your way to the gun range. Then they went through your neighborhood, and sit at the bridge where you got rear ended! Really helps connect to the video

[@usmcvet0313]

I hate getting rear ended on the bridge.

[@Anath525]

This is one of my favorite videos of you man. I am a Floridian myself and i've been locked in that state for nearly my entire life and its so cool to see you go to these far lands and just ride in them man. Just so damn cool. I hope in the future we see you in the west more!

[@usmcvet0313]

Need to plan you a riding trip my man!

[@TheRyanFitzgerald]

Block, those photoshoot pics turned out amazing. This must have been a crazy awesome experience.

[@aragos32727]

Indian has really stepped up their game. As much as I love a Harley, the fact that I can get all the mods and upgrades right out the door without any extra cost is really speaking volumes. I'm going to have to test ride one again.

[@That_Cajun_Guy]

I’m so glad you’re on the base bike, the one I want! I have a thing for an analog dash 😍

[@iLLuzion1st]

It looks so much better

[@brucemontgomery8350]

Awesome seeing you in my backyard! Hopefully you all stopped in Tortilla Flat along your ride! Photo shoot pics came out great. Gold looked good in that AZ Sun!

[@sparkplug4178]

Lived near phoenix for more than 2 years now, and I can say, the only part of it I recognized was the picture of the skyline lol

[@FubarBundy23]

They rode Bush Hwy/Ellsworth Rd and 88 to Tortilla Flat. If you haven't ridden these, get on it! They're staples of riding in the Phx area lol

[@jordanjoestar8839]

One of the most wicked all arounders you can find. I need one. Crazy HD hasn't tried to compete with it (not that they even could)

[@squirrellypotato6465]

that was such a cool event! you covered it so well! very cool! especially that rolling photoshoot!

[@sway0221]

Man, that is so awesome you got the Indian Experience! Great video! Now where we at on the Scout Build? Asking for a friend...lol

[@RickyBobber]

Really had me thinking you were gonna say "Making my way downtown, walking fast. Faces pass and I'm home bound"

[@leroyshackelford2935]

So crazy seeing you in my stomping grounds and riding the rodes I tear up all the time! Rode right past my neighborhood on your way to TTF. Sick shots!

[@markgiancola8973]

Best rides are in the desert! I live just outside of Lake Mead National Park and 90% of my rides are in the desert! Great video!

[@BigDumbo]

Bravo on the editing. Very well done and you sure have improved over the years, man.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

That Acropovic exhaust is a nice addition! I really like the FTR. Great video Block!

[@The_Tactical_Sombrero]

Welcome to Arizona! You arrived at our prime riding season.

[@generichards6497]

Great review!! Makes me want to go and test ride one. Stay safe out there.

[@Teklien]

I need the new FTR Rally Black Smoke in my life !!!

[@78Outlaw]

Still short shifting the Indian HD-style I see Block 😬 you gotta free those revs dude 🤘

[@CalebHoss37804]

I gotta say, Motovlogging is the lifeline/future of motorcycles. I got into riding because of these last year. I hope the big American brands realize this, and treat all of y’all well.

[@melhorian8488]

Awesome cinematography and editing mate, thanks.

[@RevechoRides]

This video was noice!! The video editing, the content - nice man. Also, I'm leaning towards the new Indian FTR than the previous year model. Carbon looks sick!

[@redrider0151]

Great Review!!! REALLY makes me want to go back and try an FTR again! I REALLY wanted one when they were pre-production but once the original was released it just seemed like an over-weight trail bike to me....lowering it and adding a better suspension and correcting some of that throttle response will be AWESOME! Glad that you are getting recognized as a leader in Motorcycle community...thats SWEET!!!!

[@doncaruso1949]

Why didn't they have you switch bikes so that you could get a feel for all of them?

[@mattbodine7375]

Hopefully some day Block can stay out here and do some kind of meet up! Right now is a perfect time to be riding out here!

[@ecrusch]

Great review Block. The scenery was awesome, and the FTR is a REALLY nice bike.

[@DDJR-wd2qs]

Great video! The production and transitions were enjoyable to stay the least!

[@maddysparkleheart4639]

I love this! I have been following for years and this one hits close to home. Literally! I live in Mesa AZ and do both these rides to the Salt River/Saguaro lake and the ride up to Canyon lake all the time!

[@elephant2012]

Great video! Love the photos from Jordan. Also would love to see more collaborations with other KZbinrs, like Doodle and DanDantheForeverMan

[@cassb5]

That carbon is a must have!!! This is going to be my next bike

[@jasonrobertson5526]

Paused the video to say excellent intro, Blockhead!

[@RobertOrtiz1015]

Thanks for the great and non stop content! Your editing has become soooo much better from when you started! First class channel!!! This version of the FTR is definitely the bike for me! I thought the first version was but after sitting on it ... i was not in love! I cannot wait to test ride one!

[@Paul20661]

Omg yeeees part 2 is here !!! 🖤🖤✌🏻

[@chazlyle41]

FTR for getting to work and Challenger for getting across country would be great :D

[@grimstars4326]

New rider, but I think I can handle this beautiful bike.

[@davidknows3320]

Good on Indian for inviting KZbinrs, definitely some real world opinions on this bike. Just came over from DDFM.

[@PaulsMotoZen]

The ride through Apache Junction to Tortilla Flat past Canyon Lake is a wonderful ride. Last time I was there was in 1990, and I was on a 1982 Yamaha Virago 750 at the time. It is a great cruise, looks like you had plenty of fun.

[@darkisato]

Marketing this is way better then anything I seen with Harley. So happy to see

[@notw312]

Hey Blockhead! Great video and review. Beautiful scenery...I’ve never wanted to be a KZbinr w over a million subscribers more than now seeing you guys enjoying all this...congrats! Keep up the great work! Cheers! 🏍😎☀️👌🤜🤛

[@LincolnSixAlpha]

Arizona is so awesome, I moved here in 2017 from Pennsylvania, and will never go back east!

[@welderdude6065]

Indian has done a good job with 2022 FTR

[@AnthonyV82]

Dang Block, your video editing on that intro was freakin awesome!!! Love it when you flex your editing skillz. 😎👍🏼 Nice ride review. I smell an FTR in the future for the next Blockhead Bike Giveaway.

[@tylerlopez4225]

I could be wrong but i swear i saw you on the I-10 that day. Love the channel bro

[@SHIFTINGSTATE]

Awesome interview. I was loving the backdrop Better. Looked like some good riding

[@robnoodle1]

All my favorite riders on channel. Awesome! :)

[@Yamahog]

We Definitely need more Vids like this Block. but the Air transfer from Floooooreeeda to "the site " I guess can be $$$$ . All that aside .... Glad to see you chumming with DDFM, Doodle and the rest, (no-name brand associates ..lol ), accompaniment. And Ya ....Dan in the back-seat, as the "medic" , makes total sense, Kudos Dan. ( Block , you mentioned extra baggage on Dan's ride.... Three guesses , the first two don't count...lol), Glad to see Doodle pull over there and let you lead the crew Block. She was getting tired by my observation @20:11 .... ( or maybe she was tired of leading the pack....) Any who.... Some day.. maybe some when, I may have the chance to do a ride with All Y'all . In the mean time... Stay Safe and may the wind be at your backs. Ciao.

[@TheDankh]

Lake Rosevelt... great ride. I like to make the loop from Show Low to Payson, pass through lake rosevelt, to Globe, up back to Show Low.

[@markchalloner5883]

Spent the night in jail in Payson a couple of decades ago! Nice and clean. lol. DPS clocked me at about 125 on my '92 Ducati 750 Supersport going northbound on the Beeline. Fun times.

[@dyna_rider8422]

Great video and awesome pictures. After watching this I want to feel how it is to ride the new 2022 FTR. I might have to call my Indian dealer for a test ride.

[@ridersglance7382]

Awesome video man!

[@moto_989]

daaaaaam those pics were legit. and the bike looks/sounds sweet as well.

[@Smallbore2wheels]

oooh the edit on that B-roll was 👌.

[@dlsimes]

Great ride review of the FTR! 👍🏼 Thanks!

[@motorbikeaddict]

Editing is on point. People should be paying you to do videos for them

[@Paul20661]

watching this while waiting for shadetree premiere XD

[@coloradogrownHD]

Don’t ever think your boring us with a ride video! If your on a bike we want to see it!!

[@prestonmcdowell1351]

Dan Dan the fireman at 16 minutes looks like an old Harley rider in a big trip lol

[@zx2861]

As always @BLOCKHEAD, very freaking epic!!! 🔥🔥🔥👊🏾

[@Marvelkid87]

Awesome video! That ftr is something else 🤙🏽

[@ASSASSINlutent]

Knew exactly where you drove through. Next time hopefully a meetup, love phoenix and it's places of art and food

[@darrylhall3690]

I live right by there. it is nice till summer... 115.. lol had to upgrade my old harley to a ultra limited for water cooled. riding from there north up to Flagstaff then the Grand Canyon.. very nice. esp in spring n fall.

[@mattthegreeter9074]

When told to "tone down" test rides, some people tone down their test rides, Blockhead just flat out leaves the state.

[@josephsantana3094]

Really wanting this bike I love the looks and uniqueness of it but still hard to justify the $15k+ compared against other naked bike offerings from the Japanese 4.

[@BaggerBro]

So good Block! awesome video... Indian peeps seem to be really cool. Not so much corporate like the other guys .... BIKE COMPANYS NEED TO TAKE NOTICE...INDIAN is doing big things!!! I like it !!!

[@doughnut3639]

Photographer got some bad ass shots. Looks like it was a cool experience.

[@markchalloner5883]

I have a '19. Would love to ride one of the new ones back to back in the twisties! Nice vid.

[@brandonrides8953]

Makin my way out of town, ridin fast, Harleys pass and I'm fun bound. Doo doo doo do dooo

[@RickyBobber]

Damn, you beat me to it

[@Firestorm637]

Great video. Lots of great riding areas

[@3percentmick705]

The FTR has to be one of the most pretty motorcycles ever.

[@tobitylor]

Blockhead you were in my backyard. Canyon Lake is a good ride. Next time you are out here in AZ let us know. We can set up a ride.

[@sg1fan75]

cool action shots love your videos brother. I hope to learn to ride someday.

[@edwardm9227]

Found the throttle a little 'surgey ' on the '21. Seat height not an issue for me, I thought the '21a little super motard, sure it handles better with 17" sport rubber, but...I've bought a '20 base with the ride mode button and an S&S pipe, getting metzeler tourance next rubber like the tester I rode way back, sorted! Also you can't get into the ecu on the '21,another reason, I have a dynojet power vision 3 on its way too 😁

[@josearzuaga1839]

Awesome video. I own a 2022 FTR Carbon and just Love my bike. I do agree the seat could be better and for sure a bigger gas ⛽️ tank would be a Big plus. Besides, Great Looking and Performing Bike

[@craigtucker6496]

Damn I’m in Phoenix now! Would have loved to meet you. Great video! Awesome bike

[@vintagerealityvr]

I rode the 2022 FTR S for 3 days and the 2021 BMW RnineT for 3 days. Ended up not liking the FTR. Fun as hell bike but id never own one. Clutch and low RPMs are super annoying. and it gets HOT even with the cylinder deactivation. Also I 100% felt the throttle twitching on the 2022.

[@charlesskelton4058]

They have aftermarket 3 way switch to add ride modes to base model for 120+tax. Nice to know when having to choose options.

[@eastcoastbrushworks6327]

Love the action shots.

[@nyprinaz1]

You're in my state, I'm a big fan, would be awesome to meet you man. I've been watching your beginners videos, Thanks

[@TheGorillaBiker]

Ohhhh that Carbon one is so pretty :O I WILL own an FTR one day....it might be 20 years from now but I'll do it.

[@peaky_rida2467]

Hmm now I’m stuck…was almost set on Triumph Speed 1200RS but now this…I’ll have to try both out of course 🤙

[@squish3r]

Love the inside look at the photo van! Sorta like the one big charity ride I went on in 2018. They had hired a photog and he did a shot for each rider out the back of a jeep 😏

[@robinsonsmotorcycleandauto3929]

Awesome and thanks for sharing the ride with us.

[@markarcher5349]

The bike sounds amazing on the video.. i have the scout nearly finished paying it of i will want this ftr next the black and red colour