Indian FTR1200 – A Dash of Tabasco Sauce

Nice write up Don, it certainly is a looker… still quite a heavy bike though isn't it?

Being honest I didn't notice the weight when riding it. but according to the Indian website it is 430Kg GVWR. which is pretty high..surprised to see that figure to be honest. I think the number plate bracket weighs a fair chunk on its own!

https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr1200-s/specs/

I rode the same FTR1200 again today for about 20 minutes or so…it has been given a bit of a make over by the dealership (Midwest Moto) and is utterly transformed, and it was pretty decent before. The engine has been re-mapped, the low speed hesitancy I noted before has gone, and as a side benefit the bike now pushes out 131bhp. It really shifts and the pic-up for overtakes, which was great before is now really pin sharp. It has been fitted with Conti Raod Attack tyres, and while I didn't feel short changed by the stock tyres these are way better. Finally they have switched out the black tank for a black, white & red combo which I prefer and best of all the huge number plate mounting has gone replaced by a much sleeker set up. 

Little steps…BIG improvement

Better looking and smoother running….

So much neater now

Not a huge fan of either tail, but the new one does look a little less horrid!

lol, I think the one fitted to the MW115 show special beats them both…