2023 Indian FTR Sport Is American Sport Bike Done Right

The new Indian FTR Sport is packed with features and today I will show you everything you need to know about it including pros and cons.

[AntiPattern]

Got one... 2023 FTR 1200 Sport. Absolutely sick bike!!! Throw in a tune, de-cat, Sawicki Speed pipe and I can't find anything better!!! Got mine kicking around 150hp now and it will literally stand straight up in the first 3 gears with just throttle... Absolute blast!!!
Haven't found a bullet bike that can run the canyons any faster and only a handful of bikes are faster.... Busa, H2, M1000RR and only because they'll go 180+. Changed sprockets, removed the governor in the tune and 165 is not an issue...

[WreckingCrewHRK]

This is a well engineered Swiss Auto Bullet Proof 1203cc Engine (FTR) Flat Track Racing inspired motorcycle, to my knowledge there are now 9 different FTR models from 2019 to 2023, I have the 2020 Rally model modified to the Super Hooligan Long Track specifications, No Passengers, No Touring, Just thrill seeking weekend fun riding through the Scenic Hills and Valleys like a Shark Through a Bait Ball, I've been riding motorcycles for 57 years and I absolutely love this machine, I have to say that riding my FTR as it's meant to be ridden makes me feel like a misbehaving teenager, Highly recommended.... Oh and of course I also own a well known BMW motorcycle for my long distance adventures as I have health issues, Plus I only get 120 miles to a tank full of fuel on my Indian, Who Cares, It's Awesome ! ... Added Edit.. (If you feel that you need to turn Traction Control on, You really shouldn't be riding this motorcycle), ..OAP Wales UK.

[knifetoucher]

5:02 actually that's just a cover, the pillion seat should be under that if you remove the cover

[poppysadventures]

I owned a 22 FTR, it was so much fun I had to sell it. I was absolutely going to get myself in trouble..LOL

[killacoiler]

This bike is best pinned against Ducati Monster, Buell XB 12s, and other naked street fighter style bikes. I love the concept and wish that Harley would make a naked version of the Pan America to go head to head with it because the Sportster S isn't anywhere in the same league.

[zingzong]

Love the review, but the biggest thing I couldn’t agree more with is don’t move to Charleston. Been stationed here for a hot minute now and it’s changes so much since 2016. Used to be little to no traffic and now commuting on my bike with the long 8.4mile drive. Takes about an hour… god awful.

Hope to see you out on the roads! I have a ktm 1290 super duke!

[YoloVibs]

Honestly I’d love to see a quick shifter & Auto Blipper included for that price!

[yvonnegonzalez]

"Ndian"; haz just knockt it out the ballpark, on this Cycle. O.M.G. !

[defeatedhusband]

I still think they need to put a larger tank on it. Then, I am 100% sold on getting this bike. The bike just needs that little extra range per tank fill.

[knifetoucher]

I think the biggest downside is the small tank for the MPG, would be cool if they could squeeze in another half gallon in there

[BlakesPipes]

I am going to Indian not for Indian, but I am going to check this bike out. But last week, the dealership just added Royal Enfield. I want to see them.

[YoloVibs]

As a fellow Atlas wearer I recommend getting the upgraded padding. Also did you remove your chin curtain?

[johnpflug]

How bad were the vibrations at 80 mph? Could you "survive" this speed for a 300 mile day?
How was the cruise control?
Does it have a 4th riding mode that you could customize for your own needs?
Thanks!

[ericlismumze]

just looked at one, test drove. i really liked it mechanically...Indian did a great job making it feel lighter than it is. the problem is for 2023 the paint schemes are just not great, and the sport model has that headlight "fairing" thing and its to upright and not good looking. and the FTR is a flat tracker...so it doesn't fit anyway. the frame in the sport and Carbon needs to be red. The carbon colors are to subdued and sad looking for the premier version.

Also, pretty sure the bit comes off the back of the bike and under it is a seat already on the bike, you don't have to add one...

Indian needs to expand this line, a smaller version with the scout 65 engine would prob sell decent. and many reviews say the range is not great...

if Indian wants a sport model it needed to prob actually go further, look at what Triumph did with the Speed Triple line, the RR having the faring and so forth. oddly, the Sport Chief has a whole fairing, but its to square and big for the bike and looks goofy...so that one should have had something more like the little bit on the FTR sport...would have looked better and not copied HD so much with the Sport Chief.

Ultimately though, for the price you can get lots of other bikes that are in that HP range but are lighter and handle better...the MT09 for example. or a Street Triple...a Speed Triple can be had for Carbon money...30 or 40 more HP and 50 pounds less. The v-twin makes it little unique because the torque makes it docile and very streetable compared to a couple other bikes, but it just makes it a hard buy to justify especially for a second bike.

[AzazelCain]

I wonder if I could get that speedo kit to work on my 2019

[yvonnegonzalez]

The Ndian Scout; izA Smooth Sailing Cruiser2.

[yvonnegonzalez]

Primary-Cycle=Ndian Scout . 2ndary-Cycle=FTR.

[AntiPattern]

Face it, its a super hooligan bike!!! Don't forget the 45 degree lean angle!

[joshvanassche]

I've had my Carbon R for two years now. Put on a Toce exhaust, remapped it and race air filter. I'm telling y you this thing is STUPID with the mods! The only downsides are fuel range (90-100 miles between fill-ups) and it's not a good long trip bike. I can only last about e hours before my knees want to fall off my legs.

[jamespolucha]

I have a 2019, and rode from Maryland to Arizona and back the only problem I had was my ass, the seat sucks but other than that I had no problems at all, oh yeah and how slow it is to fill the tank