2019 Indian FTR1200S First Ride and Impressions!

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[TheGardenSnake]

I need to do a video on one. My friend down the streets got one and I loved it more than I wanted to. One of the best bikes I've been on. Got that big dirt bike feel with a super playful motor. I was getting it to back in pretty easy. You gotta ride it like a supermoto, more on top then leaning in like a sportbike.

[nataluehunter]

Got a FTR. Had over thirty bikes in my life. This takes the cake. Finally satisfied. Perfection by Indian. 1200 cc’s of bordem reliever.

[Sinrne]

I saw one of these parked here in Finland at a dealer and immediately felt in love with the design. Wouldnt mind owning one, but Im still excited to ride my 89 K100rs cafe racer everyday, so that'll do!

[JohannesDalenMC]

I’ve said this is the most beautiful bike I’ve ever seen- and that was even before Ryan said so!

[mackenzieharris]

I was listening to this review in my car with my 3 year old son. He started cracking up when you said "spicy meatball"

[daniellekoran]

I have one, and it's beautiful, and otherwise a turd. Wish I hadn't got taken for 17k for one, a BMW R1250R/RS or Ducati Monster would have been so much better value.

Fueling sucks, even after tuning. Rear cylinder roasts you, somehow way more than my Ducatis, tank is annoying to fill up, kickstand is weirdly too long. Low end on the bike under 4k is just snatchy, wheezy and even tuned you hear it stumble.

Why haven't I sold mine? It's paid off, it was a gift for my wife, and before it even had a mile on the odometer I built it over the winter. Full carbon panels, Roland Sands wheels, rear sets, full titanium/magnesium exhaust and a bunch more.

She tolerates it, but damn if I just can't bond with it. But it's beautiful and I'll look at it and admire the looks

[guitarist]

I just bought a 2022 ftr s. That one actually handles like a naked sport bike with the standard sized sport tires. it’s sooo much fun and easy to maneuver. Best decision I’ve ever made

[someguyontheinternet]

This bike is a perfect example of how better isn't always better. Sure there are naked bikes with far greater performance for the money but this bike, especially in the 19/18 setup is just fun. Its got solid power, obtainable traction limits, and the long wheelbase for controlling slides.

It's the first bike I've ridden that's made me very seriously debate moving on from my beloved '17 fz09.

[pineapplemaster]

a motorcycle is not about horsepower, its about how you feel on it, seating, sound etc and I rather be on a 100hp bike that I love and makes me giggles than a 200hp that I hate !

[MatlockMoto]

I’d been considering getting one of these to go with my Harley Road King Special, But after taking the best touring bike on the market for a test ride, the RKS is getting traded in for a 21 Challenger Dark Horse (already got the KST Comanche bars, Saddlemen Heated Road Sofa seat, and Bassani Road Rage 3 exhaust on the way😁) so I’ll be needing a badass cruiser. I figure I might as well stick with the same theme of having/wanting das beste oder nichts option available (see the SL for driving one lucky person and GLS for cartin the kids around), so it’s gonna be the Harley Low Rider S, Fat Bob, or Sportster S for in town.

[B-U-T-C-H-E-R]

I love my ftr rally. I used to ride a gsxr1000. While the top speed on the ftr isn't near the gsxr, the acceleration is insane and I love the performance. I was actually surprised by the performance. I can finally own an American sportbike

[twistofthethrottle]

I love hearing other people geek out over my bike! It really is an amazing machine. The look, the sound, the feel… I just love it. I always get looks and questions when I’m out riding. I traded in a Monster 620 for one last fall and it just baffles me still. It was similar enough to the monster, but so otherworldly different. It’s basically a big dirt bike that can dust just about any car on the road. No, it’s not as fast or wild as a Duke 1290, sadly, but you can still ride far more aggressively than you ever should on the street and leave with a giant smile every time. Most bikes are drop two, I find that dropping three is even better with the FTR. Also, it slides with ease, and once you figure out the throttle you can bring that front wheel up every time you take off. Actually went from slide to wheelie the other day and almost pooped my pants. I was definitely caught off guard. Love this bike. So excited this is the next giveaway! I will be hoping to add this S alongside my FTR.

FYI, it’s hot as balls in town. It’s not too bad for short people (I’m 5’6). The throttle is finicky. Roll into wheelies out of first rather than dumping the throttle. I would consider it a do-it-all bike. Also, the fuel tank sucks to fill, and you fill it often.

[rextek]

I´ve found my dream bike with this one. Not even close to being currently able to get one, but this will be my future. Hopefully I will come back to this comment in about 5-7 years and can say that I will have bought one by then

[mathieusimard]

Whoever did only 2000miles in 2 years before selling it was committing a crime! Buying a bike this gorgeous and letting it sit in a garage!!

[YouWereMyConscience]

The comparison with a mid 00's Monster is def accurate, I have an '04 S4R and if you wack the throttle open too quick it will slide or fully lift the front. It's a very fun bike

[THEREALZENFORCE]

Great sound, beautiful looks, good tech, nice paint for this FTR.

[timyoung]

Always wanted an indian as my dad loved them. His favourite bike he ever owned was his 1947 indian cheif with sidecar (aww bless him 🤣🤣🤣) but he sold it to moved onto a triumph that according to the metal pins in his legs could go 0 to 60 in about wall... Nice levis dad you bloody boomer. He said it's the only thing he has ever sold that he regreted, always called it his horse and said they're bikes you will fall in love with.

[porterdallenbach]

It's what the Sportster S should have been!

[theoriginalmungaman]

Correction. Polaris bought the Indian name in 2011 not 2013! The new Indian has nothing to do with the original or the other countless companies that bought the name. They shouldn’t be using the 1901 label to trick the uninformed!

[benjamincullifer]

That bike is absolutely beautiful but as a beginner rider I think its definitely a bike for someone w more experience. More like a mid or higher. Looks like fun to just cruise on though.