Motorcycle specifications IndianFTR 1200 Championship Edition 2022 Family victories

after its takeover by Polaris and its return to the forefront of American motorcycling, Indian returned to the fray with Harley-Davidson, its best adversary. On the road, in mores, and also in competition. Its grip on American Flat-Track racing has become so strong that the brand has won the last 5 SuperTwins championships.

the result is a celebration as befits motorcycle production: a replica edition bike, limited in number to heighten the sense of exception. Indian's choice of model was quickly made: the one inspired by the 750 raced in the AFT AMA. It would be the FTR 1200.

for the occasion, it was presented in the raciest paint scheme in the catalog. The "Carbon Fiber" signature is embellished with yellow commas on the tank and rims as red as the frame.
The same carbon parts as its cousin are used: the front mudguard, the headlight nacelle, the sides of the tank and the scoops protecting from the heat of the exhaust line. On this special series, a matching seat cover is a bonus.

first and foremost, the FTR Championship is particularly proud of the performance of its dirt-oval alter-eco. The honor is displayed on the tank console, where Indian Motorcycle Racing's record of achievements is displayed. Five stars, five years, five titles, and a crown of laurels.

despite its strong resemblance to the FTR R Carbon, the Championship Edition is technically closer to the S. Especiallyin terms of suspension. Especially when it comes to suspension. The color is misleading, as these are not Öhlins elements, as on the top-of-the-range FTR. Here, they're Sachs elements, fully adjustable.

there are a few surprises in store for the chassis. The fork and shock absorbers have a 150 mm travel, instead of the 120 mm found on other models. The rims change from 17" to 19" front and 18" rear, and are fitted with Dunlop DT3-R tires. These are tires with a flat-track profile.
Strange? Not at all, it's a tribute to the origins: the first generation of this machine had the same specific features.

a total of 400 units will be sold at dealerships around the world. 150 will be sold in Europe, at almost the same price as the R Carbon version. The FTR Championship also boasts a titanium Akrapovic exhaust system, a 4.3-inch TFT Ride Command color display, a big 1203 cm3 twin with 123 hp, active electronic technology including traction control, cornering ABS, anti-wheeling, stability control, cruise control, rear cylinder deactivation (when the bike is stopped) and 3 riding modes.

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