Indian FTR1200 S Flat Tracker Review
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Indian FTR1200 S Flat Tracker Review: In this video I at last get to ride a big American V-Twin motorcycle for the first time ever.....in the form of the new for 2019, Indian FTR1200 S Flat Tracker. I had low expectations for the bike when I jumped on (I don't know why) and, in what turns out to be somewhat of a gushing review, my expectations were rapidly blown away, I loved this beast! Huge thanks to the lovely people at Krazy Horse in Bury St Edmunds for letting me borrow the bike.
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I’m From America.
I’m so glad that Indian is making this bike. Along with Harley, they should have been making naked street bikes 20 years ago. But hey, they’re finally waking up.
It’s pricey though for the power. I fear that will never change.
Your "from" America?....Does that mean your American?..Doesn't sound like it from the negative opinion..
Michael Steven
First of all Michael it is “ you’re “....you’ve fucked that up twice.
Secondly, my opinion can be whatever I want.
Third, if you had actually read my comment it wasn’t negative at all. I said I’m glad they’re making this bike. Yes they should have been making naked street bikes for the last 20 years. The lack of a full line up is what’s hurting them. Clearly they understand that now since both Indian and Harley are and will produce street bikes, Harley is producing adventure bikes and electric bikes. Probably too pricey.
Lastly, I was born and raised on the east coast of the USA. Which means I’m from America...I can’t wait to buy my 2020 Fat Boy in the near future if that makes you feel better.
Umm... Buell did make naked streetbike 20 years ago....
fvgc454ss
“Did” is the key word in your sentence. It’s a shame that stopped in what, 2009?
@@ridewherever point is they were back then. EBR Also made 1190cc superbikes from 2014-2017. And they are quite a machine. Harley really screwed up letting Buell go. Some of the best handling chassis ever made.
What a gorgeous bike! The twin exhaust is lovely compared to most stock cans.
Yes I need to change those out on looks grounds...
I like the pipe work a lot, but the cans themselves to me look like two Honda grom cans melted into the shape of one from a monster 1200.
Bike needs some clocks, instead of that screen. But, apart from that it’s not bad looking.
The basic model comes with analogue clocks I believe.
@@hollowaysteve that would look so much better imho. 👍
Agree, a bike like this does not look right with a lcd screen, We look at lcd screens all they, I think it is time for analog clocks to come back, they could make them big, with an lcd screen at the middle or lower part of the clock with the extra info if needed.
I own an Indian. Bought it last year. After a few demo rides kept going back because the bike really impressed me to include the emphasis on little details. The bike was smooth, powerful, and had ABS (which kept upright a months ago when I had to do an emergency stop). You are right about the weight distribution. The weight is low which makes the bike easy to handle. I have owned many motorcycles over the past 40 years and this is one of my favorites.
American bikes aren't my thing (and I've tried a few), but I have to say that, at least visually, that's a lovely bike. After Harley shafted Eric Buell, the American scene has lacked diversity. Now, if Indian were to approach Eric, that would be very interesting.
Very interesting thought for sure. I'd quite like to see the result of some indian/buell ideas.
Mr Buell is currently working on his own e-bike project, and Harley is working on DOHC water cooled engines.
Polaris sacrificed Victory to give power to the Indian brand. They are not in shortage of good engineers and visual designers. They need better marketing and dealer network.
Being an American, I do agree with your comment (I ride a 2007 T-100 and '94 Yamaha XV750). Sadly HD is dragging their feet when it comes to competing with other makes. And, living here in Wisconsin, HD's are like lawnmowers, "Everybody has one". Indian has upped the bar in both ride and performance quality. The FTR is bitchin'. It's up there with both the Speedtwin and Ducati Monster. Go ride one, and stay away from the HD's. Godspeed!
This bike is pretty cool. I owned a Buell XB9SX. Great bike. Agricultural yes, but that was one of the things I liked about it and compared to a lot of bikes I looked at while shopping for a new bike I found that the Buell XB still holds up well to new bikes. I now own an RnineT and did consider this Indian but wanted something a bit different than what I had before and enjoy it. But someday I would love to have another Buell. I would love to see TMF do a review one a XB9, if he ever would review older bikes.
I nearly bought a XB12S new. I’ve been looking again recently, the R doesn’t do it for me, it has to be the S, but they seem to be as rare as rocking horse shit.
Only American bike I've ever seen that I could possibly see myself owning.
Buell made some very interesting bikes back in the day, but yeah... you can't really ride something like an electra glide in the UK without coming off as a bit of a nob. The M25 isn't exactly route 66 lol.
The Indian Scout Bobber is an impressive ride.
@@jamesoren7238 Buell - Interesting yes, very. Ownable?... mmreh. They fell just a little short of that mark. I live in East County San Diego, more Harleys on the road here than any other brand. I would fit in better, here, on a cruiser, but I like my bikes to actually corner. Too many good roads around here to ride a Harley. Don't really get the popularity.
kleinbottled79 lmao I’m in the Bay Area and no joke there’s only Harley riders here as well (aka trashhhh) they have this weird ass ego, ima just fly by em and piss em off
@@NudaMan Big egos do sure seem to be attracted to all that chrome. Majority of 'em are normal Joe's though from my experience. I wave, most wave back. Live and let live, it's just not for me. Or you I take it. 👍
I hope they let you keep it, at least for a while... For the long term reviews... Seems like a useful machine, even for touring... With some mods, of course...
All the best!!!
Being an American, I LOVE seeing our fellows across the pond enjoying one of the new Indian bikes. Harley represented us for WAYYYYY too long with a lack of ingenuity, an underwhelming chassis and an anemic engine. Good to see you enjoyed it...and if I ever made it out to the UK to ride around, this would be my choice to see the countryside!
MattShaggs I know wish Indian and HD would make some lighter weight naked bikes
I'm from uk , and seen ome of these today and it's a beauty , I might get one when i trade my current bike in . Not really a fan of big cruisers ,they dont go well with our tight british roads, but this is something a bit different. Also in the uk the harley crowd are normally old men, never wear proper gear, dress up and think they are part of a bad ass motorbike club , not really into that whole scene, they are all posers.
I thought you might want to hire a Brit peace of iron to tour our countryside?
@@jjnewman65 Hey, if I can rent out a Bonneville, sign me up for that experience too!
@@S01-k9z We have the same crowd in the states... the HD fan boys that are dying off and are taking HD with them.
it may have been said already but this is so good as its been designed by the main designer that was responsible for the BMW S1000RR and R9T amongst others, he was poached by Indian, for the life of me can't remember his name... Nice review as always
about the ONLY bike that would pull me away from my beloved moto guzzi's
Pro taper bars is a nice touch as stand! Smart bike ✅
Beautiful bike. I love that exhaust styling! ......Sal : )
Lovely looking machine and great to hear the dynamics hold up to the same standard. I'll have to pay Krazy Horse a visit to check it or in the metal as its a nice ride out to Bury for me.
Totally agree TMF. Recently took a test myself, the quality as you mentioned is exceptional, It only took me 100m to realise what a beautifully sorted machine they've made. It looks stunning up close and does that rare thing of being able to cruise or cane depending on your mood. Two bikes in one, you can be Peter Fonda one minute and Geronimo the next as your mood strikes. Sensational! I want.
Nobody: Hey I’d love a nice looking American bike but it would have to have a touch screen tablet for the dials and info.
Indian: Hold my beer
Krazy Horse have just opened an outlet in Chipping Norton. So no excuse not to visit a bit more often :)
Yup - I'll be checking it out at some point I'm sure....
As a Bury Boy born and bred this was a particularly enjoyable review TMF, many thanks! Never been fond of the cruiser style of Harleys or Indians but this beautiful machine is something else. Great new design direction. Definitely on my Next Bike list!!
Check it out Simon!
That is one lovely bike. Pricey but what bike isn't these days.
Rain? In England? Noooooooooo! Really? You must be adding intrigue to the video...LOL
That's a great looking bike! I was gloating at one in the showroom last Thursday evening fitted with S&S flat tracker pipes...
The configurator on their web site is awesome. Worth a visit just for that
Test rode a Harley 883 Iron at the weekend 😳 Wow! Agricultural is being unkind 1950’s farm machinery!
Really?! Was it that bad???
TheMissendenFlyer It was bloody awful. Brand new bike & it felt like the clutch was slipping in every gear. The ‘clunk’ of each gear change up & down was awful! It was just big, heavy & numb; didn’t change direction very well. I was supposed to be out for an hour, I took it back after 40 minutes... It would’ve been acceptable in the 1940’s/50’s, but not in 2019. I asked the dealer when I returned “Is the gear change supposed to be like that?” Their reply “Yeah, well it is a beginner bike” 😳
Cloggsy Goodwin I owned a 1200 sportster, some years back, and it sounded, and handled like a tractor. But, they brush over this with “ your buying into a lifestyle “ .
Arse gravy !
The only American sports bike but a damn good one. This is the only bike from the States that id buy. Still I think they could get more HP out of it and reduce the weight.
Rode one this summer here in WI. Agree could b a bit lighter and a bit more power but overall I liked it alot. Does everything well. Not a full cruiser or a hyper naked but for its intended purpose it rocks. Plenty of torque as well. Already have an EBR1190sx for tearing up the streets and turbo Vrod for cruisin but this would b a great commuter/hooligan bike. Looks great as well. Btw the S&S exhaust on these sound bad ass!
Best looking INDIAN yet. Apart from the SCOUT. Both are beautiful machines.
There is one for sale at my local dealer, pre-owned with 400 km. Someone must have been frightened by it.... I was amazed I could get it off the stand .... that sweet centre of gravity is a gift to some of us 10 lb weaklings :)
I agree - a low COG makes all the difference!
Engine very tightly packed into the frame. Glad you don't have to do a tail tidy. Interesting to see how it compares with an R9T.
I rode this and a R9T back to back. Bought the Indian with no hesitation.
Boy that would be a tough choice, they both seems like great bikes.
Welcome to my neck of the woods, great review as always
Thank you kindly
Mr Flyer - Me old stomping grounds, the A1101 commute to and from RAF Lakenheath! Of course, your current bit of kit is *quite* different from the GS425 I rode, but I'll bet I had just as much fun. Well I did!!!....Gods, I could use a pint of Greene King bitter right now.
So where are you now Jeff??
@@TheMissendenFlyer I have long ago retired from the US Air Force and semi-retired (if that makes any sense) from the Veterans Administration and I now live in my hometown of Corning, California, right in the middle of the North Valley, approx 110 miles north of Sacramento. No sugar beet tractors up here, but lots of other farm equipment.
Nice! I went to Sacremento a few years back, en-route from SF to the Reno Air Races.....fabulous part of the world.
Bikes like these are part of the reason Indian is on its ascendancy while HD doubles-down on its 1947 technology and is shrinking. Indian advertises performance, HD advertises "lifestyle."
Indeed....
I'm not big on retro bikes that sacrifice way too much performance for style, but this looks to be ample and not overly compromised. One of the few American bikes I could possibly ride. The Harley XR1200X was a similarly styled bike, which looked about as rideable a Harley as I'd seen (probably explains why they weren't popular in the US). Lacked the performance of this Indian though. I was also interested in the Buell 1125R/CR, until Harley pulled the plug and I heard that there were a few issues (stators, clutch weep, instrument cluster dying) which were already taking months to get sorted. I'll be interested in the new Harley Streetfighter that's supposed to arrive next year as well. I do love sporting V-Twins, so it's still possible I might own an American bike one day. Especially now that Ducati are leaving them behind, although it's the Orange Austrian brand that is currently topping my list (shame about the colour).
Yeah, the Orange thing must lose a lot of potential sales! Thanks for watching and for stopping by- TMF
Why do some bike manufacturers have an obsession with one colour ? I like red and black, so Triumph and Honda have it sewn up for me. Kawasaki and Ktm are always going to have an issue getting me interested.
Nice bike, but yet again a rich man's play thing for Sunday blasts.
Curious why you're thinking it's a Sundays only type bike? There's a full set of luggage bag options available and so on. It would make a great light weight mini-bagger done up right I'd wager.
@@MakoVette I love Indians, I'd have a Scout tomorrow in touring form if I could afford one. And there's a few Indians specifically made for touring (though I agree, you can tour on ANYTHING!). It's just that I don't think this Indian was built for touring in mind when they came up with this Flat tracker. It doesn't really fall into any category. Ride safe.
great review, I will be looking for a test ride and love the look
Have fun!
my 3 bike garage: a 1290 super adventure for those trips, this for a weekend hoon and something old like a 70s guzzi for a sunday cruise :)
Stunning bike. Future classic written all over it, IMO. Thanks for a well-conducted review.
Thanks for watching James!
I know this an old video but it would be good to see you review the new 2022 version and compare it with the earlier version. 👍🏻
Love it, never thought I’d say that about an American bike, really don’t like Harley’s just plain ugly to me
You seem a bit fussy and I like that because I’m the same way and I couldn’t agree more about the brake reservoirs on high-end bikes! For the money that one pays for a top notch bike you would think they would limit the plastic on this thing completely. I am an American and I own a triumph. Trust me sir you’re not missing a whole lot by not riding a Harley. Thank you and well done as usual
Still I’d like a crack on one to see what all the fuss is about! Thanks for watching....
Love love love the look of this machine. Those artery-esque pipes look incredible. Purposeful as you sometimes say TMF. God Bless the colonies..
I really don't get why the rear mudgard plate holder isn't standard at this point. I know this isn't the first bike to do it, but it's always nice to see a bike you don't immediately have to take a toolbox to the tail. Also suits our comically large bike license plates better than just a kite on a stick
Great review! Love that bike...i want one
“Relentless push in the backside”. You love it 😊
yes i raised an eyebrow to that one as well lmao
Yes, just did not sound right at all. I deleted my comment then scrolled down the comments....
Does look a bike I could see myself on. Honestly though that TFT screen looks like someone has lashed their mobile phone on and 13L tank is just not enough.
Fair enough!
Agreed. I ride in the Great American West and 180 mile range is pretty much a minimum if you don't want to worry about gas stops. Some bikes look OK with a cell phone dash. In my opinion this one does not. Give me two analog clocks instead. Even if they were TFT displays.
@@ronboe6325 That TFT screen looks like something out of a 5 year old really cheap car. Screens today don't have such large borders, this shouldn't either. Looks wise, it looks like a Ducati diavel and monster had a baby.
Good looking bike, especially for a first go for Indian. Personally for this style of bike I would go for the Honda CB1000R. More power, more polished , likely more reliable and cheaper, albeit not much. Aesthetics are personal but nice to see a US made bike that isn’t a cruiser that looks good and doesn’t perform like “agriculture equipment”. ...That made me laugh.
Its a beauty, i would love one.
Very nice bike. Perhaps you could persuade Krazy Horse to lend you a Fantic 500 for review?
Stay tuned!
I know looks are subjective, but that bike looks excellent, makes my KTM SDGT look over designed. Apart from the tyres, everything looks just right. Well done Indian !.
I agree, lovely looking machine to my eyes too...
I've been interested in this bike ever since indian announced they were doing it. I've never wanted to own an indian, but i'd like to own this one.
It looks like XSR 900 and DUC Monster had a baby.
Nice looking bike dude, great styling and finish. Only concern I'd have is with it being a naked and having a touch screen, how is that going to cope in our predictably wet weather.
Yeah not really an everyday bike if you rely on it for transport perhaps - more a sunny Sunday cruise machine....
@@TheMissendenFlyer yeah definitely.
"The seat feels like a pair of hands cupping your buttocks" "The fuel cell is under the seat" ( made from plastic ) Lovely bike, I have a feeling Elon Musk may have had a hand in designing it, and that "relentless push up the backside" might provide a launch into Earth's upper extremities, should engine heat, or a rear shunt, light up the blue touch paper!! Oh I feel a wee tune coming on.." Fly me to the moon"
Alot of other motorcycle makers could learn a bit from their exhaust design. Especially if it's euro compliant. Makes you wonder, they probably know we'll change them in a heartbeat so they don't even bother putting an effort into its design!
I was looking forward to hearing what you thought.
Just got my hands on the Race replica version a couple of days ago, while i was in Portugal.
I'm in love, but i'll need to sell a kidney to get one. €18,000 on the road.
The red frame and Akro exhaust make all the difference to me.
Always Nice? Depends whose hands! 🤪
That's true enough...
Never rode an American bike before? Welcome to the dark side young master ... bwahahaha!
He's been on a Zero. Apparently it doesn't count :oP.
I think the first American bike I rode was an Indian too. It was a 2 stroke off-road 100 or 125cc. Someone grabbed the name for a while in 60's or 70's.
If this is your first American bike, I'm afraid it may be all down hill from here.
A ride on one of those air cooled push rod antiques may be a bit disappointing for you.
Well I’m guessing it’s a different sort of experience...must ride me a harley and find out some time!
Indian build quality is superb now Polaris have taken over. Was tempted for the Bobber but was very low when sitting on it. Hence a HD 48..
Is that speedo in kilometers..? :)
Yep
Beautiful bike! I have to admit, even as a Yank, I have always avoided American motorcycles, but this is a really quality looking ride. Thanks for the review and for opening my mind.
Certainly opened mine Brian, lovely ride!
@KEITH FLOYD'S FINAL INTERVIEW Eh?
I hope you read the warning signs on the tank, they're very easy to miss :)
Time to fire up the heat gun
Trying to read it at 70 MPH would be interesting.
RamsFan at 70, you’d be more worried about your fillings coming loose.
@@rumien1383 No chance on this bike mate. It's smooth for a big V twin.
This bike actually seems like a very European style naked motorcycle.
Yes I tend to agree....
Great review of another category of bike "flat tracker" are there now more categories of bike than there are manufacturers?😀
The only American bike I would consider bying, cos I like the looks of it, don't know about the rear indicators and plate location and needs a bigger fuel tank. 😁
I'd much rather that as standard that the hideous stalk sticking out the back that is clearly designed just to meet regulations and then be hacked off at the first opportunity
Is that a rad or oil cooler at low level directly behind the front wheel? Not too exposed then!
Nice bike but just me I don't like the modern style of no rear mudguard/seat over the back wheel. Wonder how it compares to my 1200 Sportster, much quicker but I do like a 'lumpy' feel to an engine.
Your first Indian should've been the Springfield, just my opinion, but I'm biased, I own a Springfield, and it is so sweet.
Another GREAT review " that's no good about the end of Summer in the UK " Its about to Start in Aus . We have had a fantastic Spring in my Part of Aus ( Northeast Victoria ) Great twisty riding Country. Just a idea maybe take us in the dealers and show us around ?
I used to do that many moons ago - maybe I should start to do it again......
TheMissendenFlyer “ just to see the other bikes and maybe the dealers might appreciate the advising ? whatever you do it’s all fantastic viewing to me .
Great bike😎👍
Great review and good to see you in my home county of Suffolk. They've got some fantastic bikes at Krazy Horse, I often pop for a browse (and to use the great cafe at the showroom). Let's have a review of the new Scout Bobber Twenty, or if you fancy a proper big American V twin, my all time favourite, the Indian Chief Darkhorse.
is it just me or it looks like a Ducati Monster from the side?
I can see that....
Hi guys - it definitely looks like the 1200 Monster - the engine and can arrangements from both sides of the bike. Only the rear suspension and the fuel storage differs! Nevertheless, a great looking bike, eh? You’re getting through some great bikes Andy, so thanks for sharing, yet again! Yours aye, Alan
I mean ... the monster kind of defined the muscle bike style, so most bikes in the class that have come after have at least an element of monster about them, and I guess .. If you get a big V engine, a trelis frame and then put a round headlight on it .. well it's gonna end up looking a bit monstrous lol... but yeah, there's no hiding that those cans are almost straight off the monster ;-)
James Oren Yes, I agree. I’ve got a 2017 Monster 1200R and it’s v similar. It’s good that the US manufacturers are beginning to catch up with British, European and Japanese design though. I saw a recent review of the new HD electric bike and although very pricey it did tick all the reviewers boxes. It would be good to get some test rides of these machines, including the Indian that TMF looked at - I guess it’s really the only way to judge them. Good speaking James, I’m UK-based, what about you? Yours aye, Alan
I know your a big triumph fan, as am I but would have considered this flat tracker instead of your triumph had you have ridden it before? Just curious that's all
Yes I would....
Hi Missenden, really enjoying your reviews, been following for a little while now very natural and genuine, actually took one of these out today at Krazy horse I dont live to far from Bury, have to say I was sad to leave it at the showroom 😂 really enjoyed the ride lovely machine, engine is beautiful and like you was really surprised about how the weight feels, I'm currently riding an xsr700 and felt as flickable, like the idea of the non s version as it's back to basics riding, I found on the s model I didn't use any of those modes
Anyhow nice one (biker nod) 🤙🤘
It looks cool, stylish. I like it!
Me too!
By 'Merican standards its a light bike. Since our market is weighted to larger bikes that usually go north of 500 lb.
S&S exhaust, bar end mirrors, and a new engine map will light that bike up mate!
S&S 2 into 1 Barks! Hard
Nice bike. An American bike trying to be European is no bad thing. The only thing that I don’t like about this bike is the dash being mounted on top. It makes it look like an add on and a bit naff. Personally I love TFT screens but a TFT trying to look like dials is also not to my taste. The other screen option was better.
There's a new version called the Carbon, or Titanium or something? Anyway it's famously a handling upgrade.
Nice bike - and the only one in the range that I would consider. Thanks for the insight.
Richard D I agree, I’m personally not a Harley/Indian cruiser type guy but this I could thrash about.
Shame about the quirky rear wheel size. Makes tyre choice very limited, but like the looks
I went and checked them out on the weekend. Keen to try. The downside is I'd need to offload my Thruxton R to even think about buying one. But that isn't a big ask.
Really nice looking bike but can only imagine it would be a dirty girl to rid in the wet. That key postion would start to bug me after awhile I'm sure. still would have one.
Well Indian sent The Harley back to the Drawing board to scrounge up some more HP and rideability. So I've heard.
Beautiful bike. Who would have thought an American bike could be half decent.
Nice looking bike. Didn't show us what it's like on the motorway. Was that due to the weather? Like the touch screen, although I think analogue would look better. I wonder what's under the fake tank? Did they miss an opportunity to give it a storage compartment, like Honda did with the NC750X.
geoff newman : There are no motorways in that part of the country. The closest thing is the A14 dual carriageway, which runs past Bury St Edmunds. It probably wasn’t close to TMF’s route.
Correct Paul - that plus I don't know that part of the country very well.......at least not the back roads!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Well, that explains that then. Anyway, I wasn't expecting it not to be able to keep up with motorway traffic.
That touch screen probably much cheaper than two nice analogue dials and it looks it. Prefer the dash on the Speed Twin.
See, I’m 5’11” but my inseem is only 31”
I don’t know how to break this to you but I reckon you got part of your body missing..! 😂😂😂
Harley's Suck try the New Indian Challenger in the Spring.. Liquid cooled 108 CI 1,700 CC's Here in USA most bikes are Japanese in CC's but Harley's are in Cubic Inches.. HD only prints their Torque as their HP is pathetic like 77 or 95 from a 114 CI model air cooled for the most part..
Hey TMF - thanks for another great review (from Canada).
Do you think the ftr review was quite good because your expectations were so low? Vs your review of the 1290 SDR, where expectations were high and yet it still had a great review?
I’m debating between these two bikes. So thank you very much for all of your work and any insights you can offer.
Yes I think there may be something in that.....
Great looking bike except for the number plate mount on the swinging arm never liked them ☹️
The iPad looking screen is a bit average. Serious machine otherwise. Looks fantastic.
My biggest gripes with this bike are the weight, the 150 rear tire, the small gas tank, and the price is a bit on the high side.
Fair enough!
Interesting. I always thought that I would like the Scout cruiser range better, but looking at this, I could be persuaded to have a test ride. Did you get any miles on faster roads like the A14.? I have test ridden the three Scout models. Would be interested to see your thoughts in comparison.
No I didn’t unfortunately....
Black is alright but if I got one it would have to be that dark red with some gold pin striping. With that engine there has to be a dual road adventure bike in there - watch out R1200GS riders for Indian scalping parties.
Victory may have lost the Civil War, but us Southeasterners ain't forgettin'. They had a showroom in Welling, only got to see one in the flesh and it was mighty purty. This ain't bad for a turn coat rednick.
Ouch!
In my opinion it resembles the look 👀 of the Ducati urban scrambler
Yeah I can see that - not a bad thing!
Pipes need to be swept up like the real tracker and the seat also has to go.
and in case you weren't aware it was his first ride on and American bike ;)
I love it! I will never, NEVER!, be able to afford it!
I was actually surprised how not over the top expensive it is TBH. I'm used to American bikes coming with a rather hefty "lifestyle" tax on them, but this really isn't that pricey. It starts just under the cost of the monster, and it's the same money as a CB1000R
@Bilal Khalid I'm 52; been there, done that. But times are tough, and money isn't just enough.
@@jamesoren7238 Agree! Still totally out of my reach, as of now.
Great bike overall. Switching 1 to 2 gear misses quite often.
Good review TMF. Nice looking Bike.
Good morning TMF, Thank you for the video and review a nice looking bike!! Dad had one many years ago. Anyway take care and catch you next time 👍😎🇬🇧.
Cheers Wayne...
Styling and exhaust note is horrible!
This is not the type of thing, that I can relate an Indian to.
To each their own I guess, but give me the Scout Bobber any day, over 5 of the FTR.
Fair enough….