The Indian FTR (formerly FTR 1200) is a
standard motorcycle
The six main types of motorcycles are generally recognized as ''standard'', ''cruiser'', ''touring'', ''sports'', ''off-road'', and ''dual-purpose''. ''Sport touring'' is sometimes recognized as a seventh category or integrated with the ''touring' ...
manufactured by
Polaris Inc. under the
Indian Motorcycle marque since 2019.
[
The FTR1200 and its derivative, the FTR1200S, have been noted as having design cues from the sport of flat track racing, including the airbox location, dual exhaust pipes, lightweight appearance, in contradistinction to the usual American cruiser motorcycle, ][ and "directly target enthusiast riders who currently have traditionally favored the ]Ducati Monster
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, Triumph Speed Triple
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and BMW R nineT
The BMW R nineT is a standard motorcycle made by BMW Motorrad since 2014. It is a retro styled roadster marketed by BMW to custom builders and enthusiasts as a "blank canvas for customizing".
All models have anti-lock braking systems (ABS). Aut ...
".[ The "sport" model FTR1200S has ]electronic stability control
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and wheelie
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control, with gyroscopic input to the ABS and other systems to make them lean sensitive.[
]
FTR750
The Indian Scout FTR750 flat track racing motorcycle is similar in appearance.
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FTR1200
Motorcycles introduced in 2019
Standard motorcycles
Motorcycles of the United States