Some New FTR News.... perhaps

[ferraiolo1]

the first engine noise may or may not be coming from an FTR

 

[ferraiolo1]

Here it is the 17in wheel FTR https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr-black-smoke/build/

 

[Staedtler]

Wow, factory 17" wheels et al. Ohlins suspension option.

 

[ferraiolo1]

 

[ferraiolo1]

headers are tucked under the bike, the cat is larger and welded onto the header, rear cylinder deactivation.

No increase in power.

 

[mark.lb]

The biggest thing that stuck out to me is this “lowers” the bike. I have often wondered how many riders went into the Indian dealership, sat on a FTR and said, “not for me” - because I can’t flat foot the bike. Indian had to be losing sales because for many riders this bike was just too tall.

 

[Ataman888]

few new accessories too: Heated grips, carbon fiber components etc.,

FTR™ Accessories | Accessories | Indian Motorcycle

Shop FTR™ Accessories in Accessories at the Indian Motorcycle store.

www.indianmotorcycle.com

 

[S2Davies]

The biggest thing that stuck out to me is this “lowers” the bike. I have often wondered how many riders went into the Indian dealership, sat on a FTR and said, “not for me” - because I can’t flat foot the bike. Indian had to be losing sales because for many riders this bike was just too tall.

I actually had the opposite experience, I went into the dealership, sat on an FTR and thought "at last a bike that fits", I'm 6' 4 1/2". Even the dealer commented that it was about time someone sat on it that fitted the bike. It pains me to say it, but your probably correct.

 

[Max Kool]

Just don't count on easily retrofitting that 17" front wheel in you current FTR. They moved the wheel speed sensor inside the forks/wheel bearing, so you can't fit your existing abs tone ring.

(and I wouldn't be surprised if you still can do it by installing the 2022 ABS sensor, but we only gonna know until we try)

 

[Max Kool]

And yes they forgot to mention the exhaust was changed to give a little lean angle back after they lowered it.

 

[edgelett]

I'm assuming the reason the bike is shorter is due to the smaller wheels.
Man I don't know what to do lol.
that difference in height will make the world of difference to me in being able to park better and easier.

I like the look of the seat further down in this article too.

FTR R Carbon Headlines the Indian Motorcycle 2022 FTR Model Lineup

Indian Motorcycle makes improvements to their successful V-Twin FTR motorcycle. The 2022 FTR, FTR S, and FTR R Carbon are ready for the streets.

sportbikesincmag.com

 

[edgelett]

Having had a good think, I recon I'll keep mine and see what I can get as aftermarket parts.
if the bits I want become available, particularly the wheels, and can be fitted without TOOOOO much hassle I'll swap them over.

 

[Motocrash]

I just got the email today. I've been shopping for an FTR for a few weeks.... thank god I waited.

 

[Fuse5]

..do i got the feeling that the "old" RR will never be there anymore and/or will be unique?

 

[Max Kool]

..do i got the feeling that the "old" RR will never be there anymore and/or will be unique?

Yes sir

 

[Fuse5]

..perfect !! (don´t like the new R design.. and get lucky with unique rim sizes )

 

[mark.lb]

If you purchased in 2019 - You had the unique experience of riding the first American sport bike for 3 years! Mine still gets looks when I park somewhere. Most motorcyclists have never seen one....

 

[edgelett]

few new accessories too: Heated grips, carbon fiber components etc.,

FTR™ Accessories | Accessories | Indian Motorcycle

Shop FTR™ Accessories in Accessories at the Indian Motorcycle store.

www.indianmotorcycle.com

I notice none of these accessories are currently available on their own which is a bummer.
only available by building a 2022 FTR from scratch.

 

[ferraiolo1]

For us they are, thats weird.

 

[edgelett]

For us they are, thats weird.

probably still trying to work out how much extra to charge in Aus haha.
it's always a lot more than just the currency conversion.