Sorry Indian Motorcycles - First Ride FTR 1200 Carbon

[@jamespolucha8790]

I demo rode this bike for like 4 hours man it was just so fun to ride, I went home and laid on my back kicking and screaming until my wife let me get one and I’m having a blast riding this

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Hahaha! That's awesome! Glad you were able to snag one!

[@bundunett3212]

This is an amazing bike. Has me thinking Indian needs to bring out an adventure version to compete with the HD Pan America

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I agree that would be an awesome addition to the lineup.

[@FollowingDopamine]

I’ll say this. Harley did the pan am right. I love it and am also picking this up tomorrow. 😂

[@kruesioriginals]

One of the gnarliest bikes I e road. Put a pipe and a tune and they 120hp

[@kraft-moto1413]

Yep mine makes 122hp an 95lb trq to the tyre with a tune an slip on

[@alejandrogonzalesvilla341]

Awesome content. Indian Motorcycles keep catching my eye. Kick ass bike.

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Never rode one but definitely a bike that's piqued my interest. Indian has been killing it in recent years. ❤❤❤

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I think this bike would be right up your alley!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

FTR-1200 It's very solid at 500# Very stable in the curves.. Long Wheelbase .. It won't wheelie by accident // It has power from 3,000 RPM but the Torque kicks in at 6,000 RPM's and pulls hard to 9,000 RPM's

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Spot on summary, my man!

[@mkoehler222]

I've got 18000 miles on my 2019 base model. No issues and still smiling! Insurance is only 250 a year. Nice.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

heck yeah! Awesome to hear!

[@lazardjurovic2883]

What state do you pay 250$ for insurance?

[@mkoehler222]

@@lazardjurovic2883 Missouri in the US.

[@lazardjurovic2883]

@@mkoehler222 Do you think it is much more expensive in NY or about the same?

[@mkoehler222]

@@lazardjurovic2883 many things factor into the rate. Age, location, driving record, etc. Progressive insurance seems to have some good rates.

[@parkersgarage4216]

Congrats Jon, I'd love to get one given to me but who wouldn't lol. That ftr carbon is a beautiful bike.

[@AntiPattern328]

Absolutely the best middle naked and best looking one on the market!!! Little baby tune and it goes over 155 easy..... Tune and it will pop up in the first 3 gears... Cat delete and slip on make a huge difference. It's also an absolutely beautiful machine and if you haven't played with one in the twisties, go for it. I can't say how many bullet bikes I've lit up in the canyons.... Bike handles awesome and runs awesome!!!

[@gd6349]

Great video Jon !!👍👍 The best part was when you let out that. " Woo Hoo !!! " That had me smiling ear to ear , and laughing !!!! Man I haven't rode anything in awhile that would make me do that , And Man Do I Miss me some Get Up and Go!!!!! The old RoadStar just doesn't quite pull that kind of reaction out of me !!! 😁 I would say that FTR is right about on par with my brothers KTM Duke 990 , and I had a blast when I rode his , so I'm pretty sure I'd have a ball on a FTR 👍 Can't wait to see more content of you ripping on that Beautiful bike 👍 My best to you , Jackie and the kiddos . May our Heavenly Cather watch over and continue blessing you 🙏 See you soon brotha 😊

[@JonsMotoGarage]

I imagine the ktm would be a similar experience. No doubt you would enjoy the ftr as well! Thanks for all the support, my friend!

[@jimdiamondcoles]

It was definitely put through the paces - FANTASTIC!!!

[@redstingraycorvette]

Great content the bike seems to get up to speed quite fast looks great. You can make any bike look easy to ride later

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Amazing how smooth and fast it gets up to speed!

[@gabbyhayes1568]

You’re obviously not the average “Joe Schmoe” lol. Great footage. Really nice bike.

[@PedroDVC]

Its a dream bike for sure

[@tinmisuun]

I have a 2019 Race Replica. It is my first motorcycle with a motor over 800cc. I love this thing. I hope they bring back the 2019 model one day.

[@taylorlee9524]

The championship model has the same specs as the 2019 with the offset wheel sizes

[@jordankelly4684]

This is the bike I've been looking for. Been wanting to do a muscle bike build

[@ironwarrior8890]

First mod... license plate and light relocation kit...

[@2kanchoo]

I like all the test rides in Mexico. Good footage. I’m surprised Indian is ok with you poppin wheelies haha. Awesome good looking bike too.

[@saulpaul7263]

I’m a Harley faithful but this is one Indian I would definitely get! 💯

[@toofastnobrakes]

It’s a shame Harley won’t make a bike to compete with it 🙁

[@jordanjoestar8839]

@@toofastnobrakes it's because they can't 😅

[@glennhand2593]

The sportster S Compete with it with it I think it’s faster the HD

[@toofastnobrakes]

@@glennhand2593 ridden both, and there’s no comparison. The ftr handles and corners significantly better. And has a better sporty ridding position. The sportster is a little faster in a straight line. But is really hampered by the riding position and poor lean angle “compared to the FTR”

[@juliemoore850]

My son just swapped a 22 lowrider S for this today.

[@SirKittyGamblin]

Best color of the FTR 1200 carbon and red

[@brennongames5645]

Love my Harley’s but I’d try the ftr. I’ve always liked naked bikes cause the stances being more up right and aggressive makes them so much more like dirt bikes and that’s what I grew up riding.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Yeah, the ergos are spot on with this bike. It begs to be ridden like a sumo/hooligain machine. Such a blast!

[@1990-t1j]

I liked the first generation FTR with the flat-track wheels. Looked more authentic.

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Word. I know there were some pros and cons to the wheel sizes on the first edition/changes they made on the newer models. I think for the average joe, the current set up makes sense for keeping things simple. But I agree the flat track wheels look more authentic.

[@yassassin6425]

Completely agree. The fuelling is diabolical though and the exhaust hideous on the 19. It needs a full exhaust system (if you cat delete), a bench tune and a series of after market mods to get the best out of it and make it resemble the flat track racer that it purports to be, but you're right, the 18/19 wheels really are in sympathy with the FT pedigree. I've chucked serious coin at mine and it isn't far off the project bike that they tantalisingly rolled out in 2018.

[@1990-t1j]

@@yassassin6425 Sounds like it's some bike!

[@hootertexas9711]

Finally a real FTR review video. I’ve never seen one ride this hard. It’s the best Polaris IMO.

[@fvgc454ss]

Huh? TonyStunts has some insane videos that wer all over the web when these FTRs came out 3 years ago. On a bone stock bike

[@hootertexas9711]

@@fvgc454ss never heard of him

[@fvgc454ss]

@@hootertexas9711 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZrOc6ypeZaGd7M

[@Darkice77]

I have the 2023 Rally. I love the Mad Max look to it.

[@da9htown]

I have a 2020 Grom and want a big bike. This seems like something I want, I'd be stuck between that and a mt09/10

[@jockwithajoystick]

Go for the mt10. That cross plane sound is something special

[@richardmorris7063]

Pretty good,I too like the flat trac look.

[@edgarmartinez1512]

I have a 2017 Yamaha r6 I am looking for a more comfortable ride but still sporty and power I am 5’6 do you think this will be a good switch I also did like the Ducati scrambler pro any suggestions?

[@yassassin6425]

Depends what you want it for. The Ducati is a much smaller bike physically with significantly less torque than the Indian, but more versatile. The FTR is a completely unique motorcycle, very individual, but expensive, arguably impractical and highly nuanced. IT;s also much more expensive than the Ducati.

[@rmuckluck]

That bike looks awesome. Very cool.

[@dupchurch87]

Just waiting for them to take the FTR and make an adventure bike out of it

[@UnrulyRider]

A much needed larger fuel tank or additional linked tank would be a great start... fixed fairing with MX style high-mount fender and some nice tubular crash guards on either side with auxiliary lighting mounted to it. Large GPS nav display (NOT ANY FORM OF RIDE COMMAND!!!). I'd pay $15-18k for something like that, depending on accessories offered at launch.

[@MagicToaster_1fan]

They would have to fundamentally change the bike from stem to stern. It is not an adv platform by any measure

[@UnrulyRider]

@@MagicToaster_1fan The powerplant and forks would work no problem, just needs different gearing and rebuilt for proper valving and compression. I new chassis/frame would be obvious, to make way for the larger fuel tank or additional linked tank. But many of the parts used on the FTR could be reused in an adventure platform. Nobody said it would happen on the same chassis/frame.

[@dupchurch87]

@@MagicToaster_1fan correct but, just like Yamaha did with the tenere 700, just used the platform and build an adventure bike based off the fz07. Indian can do the same with the FTR

[@UnrulyRider]

@@dupchurch87 big facts!

[@jocoloco1320]

Favorite bike I’ve owned so far!

[@josearzuaga1839]

I actually own one and just Love it. My only 2 complaints are, seat a bit small for a big guy like me, 235 lbs 6’2” and gas ⛽️ tank too small, besides these, Just Love the Beast and the looks I get on the roads

[@littlehorus2327]

I have my eye on a scout bobber or this but I’m weighing my scale more on the ftr more and more

[@JIMBOBALOU]

I mean, what else are you supposed to do with a bike like this? Baby it? No... 😂 Seems like you thoroughly enjoyed it! This is a sweet scoot! I prefer the original FTR tires/wheels cosmetically. But I understand why they went with common sizing. keep up the good work brother.

[@irishguyjg_2ndchancerecovery]

JON, do you know where I could get a pre painted, rad sporty iron 1200 tank that is more than my 1.9 gl?

[@Markotto09]

That anti wheelie thing is hideous. Is there a license plate relocater?

[@californiapoontappa]

Sometimes if I open my visor my go pro audio cuts off it sucks. So I periodically restart the recording to mqke sure I'm getting audio

[@azraelmalak2792]

I have been wanting one since 2019. With my luck n the cost of everything rising probably won't be until 2030 before I can even buy one. 🥺

[@dragonrider8831]

How is the paint on it? Do you see micro scratches yet?

[@viperq]

Awesome bike. I would go with the base FTR that starts at 13k, the Carbon model is overpriced at $17k IMO.

[@jordanjoestar8839]

For what you get, 17k is understandable. Go find me a new HD with inverted fully adjustable forks, fully adjustable rear suspension, brembo brakes, brembo masters, braided lines, wheelie control, ride modes and carbon panels for 17k... Hint, you can't. It's literally a race bike right off the floor!

[@MotoDave-ue6dd]

@@jordanjoestar8839 not everyone is looking for a race bike. That's why there are multiple different kinds.

[@viperq]

@@jordanjoestar8839 I'm not comparing this to cruisers, I'm comparing this FTR to other naked bikes. For 17K I'd rather have a Yamaha MT-10sp.

[@fvgc454ss]

​@@jordanjoestar8839 its far from race bike. A Superduke or Ducati monster 1200 will destroy that thing. Mt10 as well. Its a cool bike tho. Fun to ride. Practical power. And btw a pan america is 17k also makes more power and has luggage. Ps Wheelie control is for pussies.

[@ChadGrimes]

I wouldn't sweat it. Indian knows knows your all about. They want people to see what it can do without the liability of showing what it can do. I test rode it once and I love it, but I think I might end up getting a lot of tickets

[@davidgardner925]

I want 1 too

[@speedpig513]

is the master cylinder Brembo as well?

[@guitarist595]

Yes it’s a Brembo radial master

[@underdogmotomania]

Oddly I want to get a 2nd bike and I feel like its between getting a ftr s model or a 2022 mt 10 price about the same but mt 10 performance is insane !!!

[@Futbucker1]

Buy a superduke

[@Love4boost]

Anti wheelie bar.. 🤔 I never really thought of it that way. It’s like a shopping cart lol

[@thanosetsitty1896]

This is Indian motorcycles and we want our bike back. 😜

[@stanislasr6360]

Is the heat generated by the engine unbearable? Great video otherwise!

[@Larrs]

Damn I want this bike

[@JF-rf9fx]

1:52 toe reveal😳 Also excuse my ignorance but how are you not cooking up in that flannel in the Arizona heat, is that like a special riding flannel?

[@JonsMotoGarage]

Haha! Toe reveal. Good catch! I have to wear a full sleeve per indians waiver.

[@bikerbeliever8169]

Smooth power delivery? Predictable power delivery, why it sont freak you out maybe. I've never rode ftr but was always little intimidated to seriously look into the bike, seen lot of videos of people taking off and wheeling unintentionally, and was like dang this must be just wild bike, maybe people just dont know how to ride showing up at these demo days and messing up. Idk sounds approachable though from your thoughts.

[@fvgc454ss]

Its got a decent amount of torque. Not insane power by any means. Practical. The 2019 models wheelie easy because of the height. They all will wheelie fine but the early models wer very high off the ground. This thing is by no means a ducati 1200r monster or Superduke tho. Not even close. Fun bike tho and no slouch

[@MycoTooMushed]

Why do you sound all shaken up..?

[@JackiesMotoGarage]

I’m loving the carbon fiber!

[@molallamerica896]

Want one for sure.

[@skipprice4376]

Let me know if you find a bike that lasts more than 34k miles without a rebuild.

[@tetlow2]

I would love to get my ass in saddle of an ftr or a chief bobber. Unfortunately there aren't any dealers near me.

[@CCaddy]

It's 5 bikes in one!

[@jordanjoestar8839]

Nothing like these. Burn outs, drifting, wheelies, racing, stoppies. They do it all and gladly so. Also fun to beat up on sport bikes and Stage 9,000 CVOs.

[@fvgc454ss]

They've had street fighter bikes for a long time that make way more power than and FTR. And handle way better as well. FTRs do alot of thing well but it's not gonna outhandle a superduke or by any means out power an mt10. A ducati 1200r will destroy one in corners. Cool bikes tho. Fun to ride. Practical power on the street. And honestly a stage 4 CVO with a bullt 128 will walk an ftr in a straight line. But one is 230lbs more has a fairing stereo rear seat and bags. Comparing apples to oranges. Go ride a built m8 bike with a decent 128 set up. 150hp/150tq at the wheel is not joke.

[@ababbit7461]

What puts riding a motorcycle head and shoulders above driving in a car? "Oh disgusting, it must be a dead rat." How many car drivers would even know that there was something dead on the road under their car, let along know it might be a rat.... Good Hoolgan bike, but not much else.

[@crymsonenigma]

Get one then, perhaps, you'll share in the near universal enjoyment you're reading throughout the comments. Just got one 3 weeks ago and I assure you that it's more than a hooligan bike. This coming from a man who's main bike is a GSX R1000.

[@bundunett3212]

Next video, Indian picks up FTR one week later 😳😆

[@hawaiianjoe10sg89]

🤙 knew it

[@hexhead5732]

I knew the bike would be fast

[@pedronogueira8148]

720p in 2022... FFS...

[@simpinainteasy680]

948lbs???....really?

[@paulmarion7578]

The bike only weighs 486 lbs 948 is the total weight can be bike rider luggage total .

[@upsidedowndog1256]

I was really interested in the FTR from Indian. My wife's rebuilt VStrom 650 can match most of that as hp and is lighter without the platic crap. I would be interested in the FTR at 170 HP.

[@gd6349]

Ha ha ha!!! Ya that 66 bhp Vstrom don't stand a chance !!!! I'm not saying that the FTR is " Fast " by modern sportbike standards , but I sure as crap do know from 20 plus years of riding actual " Fast " motorcycles , that this Bone Stock factory bike , will Absolutely kick the Living Crap out of that 650 Vstrom , 7 days a week , and twice on Sunday !!!!! 650. Vstrom eh , Ba ha ha ha!!!! Now if you would've said ZX 6r , or R6 , or CBR 600rr , or GSXR 600 , ya we might say , yup you're probably right , Buuuuuut you didn't !!! Don't take this as disrespectful , just some of us know enough , to distinguish fact from fiction .

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@gd6349 I started riding in 1977. You do the math. Heavy FTR versus Weestrom. She is an eager little girl. From idle to redline. No plastics left on it or fairing support. Lost about 50 lbs. Looks nice. Rides nice. Paid for.

[@gd6349]

@@upsidedowndog1256 Did the math , yours dry weight ( now ) 377 lbs FTR 479 lbs , your 66 bhp , FTR 120 bhp , yours ( paid for ) Big Plus!!! FTR Almost 17,000 ( Big Minus ) , now this still does not change the fact that the FTF will spank yours in every category of performance . But I understand your view points , Especially the ( Paid For ) and I can totally respect that !!! Same for me , my 2004 RoadStar I picked up for 3,500 bucks , put a big air kit , jet kit , exhaust and for a big ol Betty she gets on down the road , thus the reason I'm not gonna pay 17,000 grand ( 20,00 l out the door . So I'll live vicariously by watching Jon ride any of the bikes I can't afford , and Appreciqte his views and reviews 👍

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@gd6349 No engine upgrades have been done to the weeStrom no exhast intake or anything. It runs away from all American made V twins. Sadly. Doesn't even breathe hard at 100 mph. Not bad for a totalled bike resurected. It is a wheelie monster! 650 V twin. Has no bad habits at all. On my local mountain road it is the best and I own 7 bikes. Including an 03 SV1000S that I bought new. It is a riot. Suzukis Ducati. Very comfortable at insane speeds. But reliable.

[@cwheremonster8870]

I’m sorry.. I own a wee-strom. Amd I’ve ridden this Indian. I’m not even an Indian fan.. Ain’t no way the wee-strom is keeping up with this bike. Why are we wasting our time here talking about this? This is the most retarded argument I’ve seen in years. We will never get this time back. Never. Please stop posting. Seriously . Please. Stop

[@teemann8379]

What a cheese ball

[@TonyNapoli]

Definitely not a "beginners bike" 😉

[@covidvirus2810]

Least you can handle a bike...

[@juliuspeperwood1128]

I want it bad. Bad

[@clutchitup8565]

looks like a ducati

[@JonsMotoGarage]

That actually crossed my mind as well...slight diavel style.

[@jackbandit2114]

I've had more than a few people say that about mine.

[@MrBuddy7798]

sounds like an atv

[@CarpalMute]

first

[@bladerunna2022]

I would leave this slow ass bike with gen1 vmax gen 2 vmax would destroy that confuse identity crisis bike

[@birddogz545]

That's nice dear

[@JIMBOBALOU]

It is far from confused dude. It is a modern flat track motorcycle. Hence the name FTR

[@bladerunna2022]

@@JIMBOBALOU good point excellent point 👏

[@fvgc454ss]

And a Superduke will whoop tf out of both of those bikes. But thats not the point. FTR is a fun bike with practical power. Unique look and sound. Besides u can't ride for shit anyway if ur bragging about straight line power cuz a new vmax isn't going to out handle the FTR at all.

[@tonypalermo5796]

Hated mine. I'll go back to Japan bikes because Harley sucks too