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TEST As soon as you pull away it’s clear that the FTR is not machined from the same block as other big naked sportsters like Ducati’s Monster 1200 or BMW’s R1250R. It’s every big inch an American V-twin, with a distinct character all of its own. At 225kg it’s heavy by naked bike standards but the underslung fuel tank keeps its centre of gravity low and helps slow-speed manoeuvring. Straight-line performance is enjoyably lively, especially in Sport, the most aggressive of the three riding modes. Throttle response is slightly abrupt at slow speed, more refined in the softer modes. The balancer-shaft equipped V-twin pulls hard and smoothly at the top end, barking in pleasant but restrained fashion as the FTR charges towards a top speed of about 140mph. The gearbox is sweet, though disappointingly not aided by a quick-shifter. The chassis manages to provide stable handling and also respectable agility despite the 19-inch front wheel, which can’t match the light feel of a typical 17-incher. With those wide bars and fairly sporty geometry the bike still steers with a light touch, helped by relatively narrow tyres. The specially developed Dunlops enhance the flat-track image although the 150-section rear will break traction in slightly too authentic fashion if you’re careless with the throttle, leaving the traction control to prevent inadvertant sideways action. The authentically small, low-slung fuel tank’s capacity of just 13 litres gives a range of less than 100 miles, though the wind-blown riding position means you’ll normally be glad of a break by then. The FTR’s usability can be enhanced by accessories including a touring screen, single pannier and luggage rack. For a machine inspired by a championship-winning racebike, that’s pretty versatile. More practical FTR-based models, including adventure and sports-touring V-twins, are like to follow before long, but in the meantime this first of the family is a fine effort. Almost inevitably the FTR1200S has a few rough edges but it’s a capable addition to the big-bore naked sector. And if you’re a fan of Jared Mees, Briar Bauman and America’s crazy go-fast, turn-left sport, Indian’s challenger offers a connection that no rival bike can match. The FTR1200S has adjustable Sachs suspension at front and rear, as opposed to the standard model’s more basic units. Both ends are quite firm but the generous 150mm of travel allows a respectably plush ride, and there’s sufficient damping to keep the Indian on track when cornered hard. Radial fourpiston Brembo Monobloc front brake calipers give heaps of stopping power, in very marked contrast to a genuine flat-tracker’s lack of any front brake at all.
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