Hi John, thanks so much I appreciate that 👌 Yes you can never overlook the importance of practicality, especially on a motorcycle. Of course depends on what you want to use it for but I like a practical bike as well. Cheers
Nice one Angus - really enjoying all your videos after subscribing. I initially did so after recently buying a Speedmaster, but you have a really interesting perspective on everything you feature 👌🏻
Hi Angus, the issues you are describing, like the heat of the engine and knocking it too easy in neutral couple of times, have been solved already on the 2022 version of the FTR 1200 Rally. Looking at the bike you've ride, it is not the 2022 but the 2020 version. I see some visible differences with the FTR 1200 Rally I have and I bought mine 2 months ago being a 2022 version. And I love this bike like you do. Thanks for the positive review.
Hi, that is good news 👍 Great to hear that Indian have addressed some of the issue fairly quickly. The heat from the engine was very intense! Glad you liked the review and I hope you continue to enjoy your bike.
Was wondering when you'd saddle up on an Indian! :D And what a one for it, too. The FTR rally is a real looker, too (best of the FTR1200s IMO). Great review as per. :)
Thanks Charlie, glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Yup it has been a long time coming to ride an Indian! This has been on the list for a while now, was not let down. Very impressed with their 1200cc V Twin engine. Completely agree this is the best looking FTR1200. Would like to ride one of their cruisers next. Cheers
@@redangrevivalThe Indian 1200s are pure class! Looking forward to a cruiser review from you. My old man had an Indian Scout… Similar to Spedmasters in some ways but so very different in others. Talk about torque! Ride safe and catch you on the next one. :)
I have a Rally and love it, works well just cruising around but plenty of go when you want it. Like a lot of modern bikes an end can makes a wee bit of difference to weight and noise. Dislikes, it has a small tank and being under the seat takes a while to fill. You mentioned the heat I believe the 22 models have wider air intake on the rad and rear cylinder deactivation
Its a great bike I was surprised by it 👍 Not to crazy fast but plenty to have fun with and its actually very comfortable for cruising around. I am impressed with the Indian 1200cc engine as well. It was very hot! I hope the air intake helps to reduce the heat a bit. Cheers
Another great review. I saw these in the US and they look tiny compared to Indian’s massive cruisers. The flat tracker style is really cool and the basis for many custom bikes. Harley’s XR 750 is a pretty bike and later homages to the flat tracker genre. This looks more coherent but, like you, I wouldn’t venture off road.
Hi Ian, thanks so much really pleased you liked the review 👍 Yes it is very different to the traditional cruiser style Indians, I was impressed with it. A very cool and fun motorbike. I am going to be watching a few videos about flat track bikes now! Cheers
And besides all the goods and beauty this bike has...Indian are very realible and high quality built, I have a scout bobber..no plastic at all and till now flawless
haha I know what you mean! I don't think Indian would like that 😂 They are major competitors!! They both started out as competitors in America a long time ago, but Harley seemed to grow faster. They have some really nice looking cruisers. Cheers 👌
Nice one RD I like it although there is a but silencers bit borderline and not to sure but lookin at the back end it looks like it could throw up a lot of road crap in the wet not to much in the way of a mudguard but nit picking a bit there it is a good looker for all that .👌😊
Cheers 👌 Its a cool bike, I wasn't too sure at first but I really liked the 1200cc Twin and the riding style. Very comfortable but great fun if you want to ride a bit faster. A different and fun bike. Pricey though!!
I think Indian makes some of the most beautiful machines on the road today - but we all have our preferences. Heat seems to be a signature of Indians. I love Indian, but I must admit that heat issue got me seriously thinking about the Speedmaster again. I don't hear it as much from the Scout owners, but it happens. I hear it a lot from the big bike owners. I haven't dug into the issue, but I don't recall hearing a lot of heat complaints from Harley owners. That could be that I haven't looked closely, as Harley has never been on my buy list.
👍 Same I really like their style of design, great classic American styling. It was very hot! I think it may be the FTR1200 and other Indians are not as hot. Same I haven't heard any complaints about heat from Harley owners either. Apparently Indian have given it a wider air box for 2022 models so perhaps that will help with the heat issue. Cheers
@@vincentkeith5259 👍 I am finding a Scout hard to get hold of! Have been trying for a while to get a ride. I will get one soon enough, will be a very interesting ride. Cheers
I believe it is yes! Nice, simple and old school. It is quite refreshing really 👍 There is a small digital dash beneath it which is discreet but useful.
i’m only 6’2 and i found the ftr to be quite cramped for some reason? the rider triangle is just slightly off and the bike is kind of small in person, couldn’t really put my finger on it. My suspicion is that the seat to peg distance is too short compared to something like a duke, much less a super adventure. Also, it doesn’t have switchable ABS.
Hi Angus, thank you so much for this very interesting video !! A hot question concerning the wheeling !!! How does this FTR behave in wheelings? !!! Is it easy to perform wheelings with this motobike ?!
"Practical means are a necessity to me " brilliant Angus as is your review , well done !!!
Hi John, thanks so much I appreciate that 👌 Yes you can never overlook the importance of practicality, especially on a motorcycle. Of course depends on what you want to use it for but I like a practical bike as well. Cheers
Nice one Angus - really enjoying all your videos after subscribing. I initially did so after recently buying a Speedmaster, but you have a really interesting perspective on everything you feature 👌🏻
Hi, thanks thats great to hear, really pleased you are enjoying the videos 👍 Thanks I appreciate the comment. Cheers
Hi Angus, the issues you are describing, like the heat of the engine and knocking it too easy in neutral couple of times, have been solved already on the 2022 version of the FTR 1200 Rally. Looking at the bike you've ride, it is not the 2022 but the 2020 version. I see some visible differences with the FTR 1200 Rally I have and I bought mine 2 months ago being a 2022 version. And I love this bike like you do. Thanks for the positive review.
Hi, that is good news 👍 Great to hear that Indian have addressed some of the issue fairly quickly. The heat from the engine was very intense! Glad you liked the review and I hope you continue to enjoy your bike.
Great review again, I quite like the look of this one.
Cheers, yup I wasn’t too sure to start off with, but having ridden it I like it 👍
Cheers Angus, lovely bit of kit, it must be said.
Its a cool bike, I was surprised with it 👍
Was wondering when you'd saddle up on an Indian! :D And what a one for it, too. The FTR rally is a real looker, too (best of the FTR1200s IMO). Great review as per. :)
Thanks Charlie, glad you enjoyed the review 👍 Yup it has been a long time coming to ride an Indian! This has been on the list for a while now, was not let down. Very impressed with their 1200cc V Twin engine. Completely agree this is the best looking FTR1200. Would like to ride one of their cruisers next. Cheers
@@redangrevivalThe Indian 1200s are pure class! Looking forward to a cruiser review from you. My old man had an Indian Scout… Similar to Spedmasters in some ways but so very different in others. Talk about torque! Ride safe and catch you on the next one. :)
@@charliedowzell8622 Cheers, yup really want to get a ride on a Scout soon! Lovely looking bike 👍 Take it easy.
I have a Rally and love it, works well just cruising around but plenty of go when you want it. Like a lot of modern bikes an end can makes a wee bit of difference to weight and noise. Dislikes, it has a small tank and being under the seat takes a while to fill. You mentioned the heat I believe the 22 models have wider air intake on the rad and rear cylinder deactivation
Its a great bike I was surprised by it 👍 Not to crazy fast but plenty to have fun with and its actually very comfortable for cruising around. I am impressed with the Indian 1200cc engine as well. It was very hot! I hope the air intake helps to reduce the heat a bit. Cheers
Another great review. I saw these in the US and they look tiny compared to Indian’s massive cruisers. The flat tracker style is really cool and the basis for many custom bikes. Harley’s XR 750 is a pretty bike and later homages to the flat tracker genre. This looks more coherent but, like you, I wouldn’t venture off road.
Hi Ian, thanks so much really pleased you liked the review 👍 Yes it is very different to the traditional cruiser style Indians, I was impressed with it. A very cool and fun motorbike.
I am going to be watching a few videos about flat track bikes now! Cheers
And besides all the goods and beauty this bike has...Indian are very realible and high quality built, I have a scout bobber..no plastic at all and till now flawless
I always thought the Indian was the name for one of the Harleys... shows how much I know
Looks a nice bike
Another informative video!
Cheers Angus
haha I know what you mean! I don't think Indian would like that 😂 They are major competitors!! They both started out as competitors in America a long time ago, but Harley seemed to grow faster. They have some really nice looking cruisers.
Cheers 👌
@@redangrevival I obviously have some studying to do..
Cheers Angus
@@LionTheHeart No probs, thats the beauty of motorcycling, we can all learn from one another. Cheers
Nice one RD I like it although there is a but silencers bit borderline and not to sure but lookin at the back end it looks like it could throw up a lot of road crap in the wet not to much in the way of a mudguard but nit picking a bit there it is a good looker for all that .👌😊
Cheers 👌 Its a cool bike, I wasn't too sure at first but I really liked the 1200cc Twin and the riding style. Very comfortable but great fun if you want to ride a bit faster. A different and fun bike. Pricey though!!
I got a 636 and actually wanted to upgrade to an h2 eventually but man this bike has been grabbing my attention
This won't keep up with an h2, however it is great fun and very unique! 👍
I think Indian makes some of the most beautiful machines on the road today - but we all have our preferences.
Heat seems to be a signature of Indians. I love Indian, but I must admit that heat issue got me seriously thinking about the Speedmaster again. I don't hear it as much from the Scout owners, but it happens. I hear it a lot from the big bike owners. I haven't dug into the issue, but I don't recall hearing a lot of heat complaints from Harley owners. That could be that I haven't looked closely, as Harley has never been on my buy list.
👍 Same I really like their style of design, great classic American styling. It was very hot! I think it may be the FTR1200 and other Indians are not as hot. Same I haven't heard any complaints about heat from Harley owners either.
Apparently Indian have given it a wider air box for 2022 models so perhaps that will help with the heat issue. Cheers
@@redangrevival See if they'll give you a test ride on the Scout. Would love a comparison to that and your Speedy
@@vincentkeith5259 👍 I am finding a Scout hard to get hold of! Have been trying for a while to get a ride.
I will get one soon enough, will be a very interesting ride. Cheers
Thanks for the review. Nice sound, no wind noice, what mic do you use?
My pleasure, really pleased you liked it 👍 Please find link below to the exact mic I use:
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Cheers
Love the non-TFT dash; is that standard on the range?
I believe it is yes! Nice, simple and old school. It is quite refreshing really 👍 There is a small digital dash beneath it which is discreet but useful.
I just tie my backpack together too. Because practical options are also a necessity for me. But not with the helmet, boots, and gloves
Haha such a budget way to do it! But it works just as well 😎
Thanks for the review! Which Merlin jacket are you wearing?
Hi Ed, no probs glad you liked it 👍 It is the Merlin Chigwell Light, great summer jacket.
i’m only 6’2 and i found the ftr to be quite cramped for some reason? the rider triangle is just slightly off and the bike is kind of small in person, couldn’t really put my finger on it. My suspicion is that the seat to peg distance is too short compared to something like a duke, much less a super adventure.
Also, it doesn’t have switchable ABS.
Yes I know what you mean, I think they overlooked some dimensions when designing the bike. Went for looks over function!
Hi Angus, thank you so much for this very interesting video !! A hot question concerning the wheeling !!! How does this FTR behave in wheelings? !!! Is it easy to perform wheelings with this motobike ?!
It is my pleasure, glad you liked the video. Yes you could easily wheelie on this bike! However I haven't myself because it is not my sort of thing
Is it me or is the handlebars bent. The left side looks pushed in more than the right.
Have to be honest I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary with them
Indian has a 'habit' of overrating their HP and torque by about 15%. There are enough dyno results from folks for this to hold up.
Vale la pena comprarla para viajes? Gracias por tu ayuda.
Or the best bike for travel. Definitely possible, but not ideal!
@@redangrevival gracias ✅
Is that a ruger jacket
No its a Merlin Chigwell Light
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Okay if they make FTR for cruisers then we could do business
The jekill and hyde exhaust for this bike is 🤌🏽
👌 bet that sounds awesome 😁