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FIRST LOOK: Indian FTR Sport  – 120hp, 117Nm

American motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle introduced a new FTR Sport model that is set to replace the FTR S for 2023.

  • The FTR Sport replaces the the FTR S for 2023.
  • The FTR Sport sits under the FTR Carbon but placed above the FTR Rally and the base model. 

Notable features on the FTR Sport include a new headlight cowl that also serves as a number plate, a chin fairing and a pillion seat cover.

The biggest addition to the 2023 lineup – including the Sport and R Carbon – includes an all-new 4-inch touchscreen TFT instrumentation with navigation system powered by Indian’s Ride Command technology. 

Indian also improved other aspect of the FTR including a new clutch, reworked front braking which the firm claimed provide a firmer feel.

Also, the speedometer now placed slightly higher to improve rider visibility. 

The 2023 FTR range also sport a new exhaust muffler.

Mechanically, the FTR Sport makes the same 120hp @ 7,750rpm and 117Nm @ 6,000rpm from its 1203cc DOHC, liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-Twin.

Other notable features include:

  • 43mm ZF Sachs fully-adjustable telescopic cartridge forks.
  • ZF Sachs fully-adjustable piggyback IFP
  • Brembo brakes
  • 15.4L fuel tank

Pricing and availability is yet to be announced but the Indian FTR Sport is available in White Lightning with Indy Red and Black Metallic accent as well as Black Metallic with Indy Red accents. 

A passionate football fan and anything two-wheels. He likes to commute on his 150cc scooter on a daily basis and occasionally takes a long trip with his 750cc machine just to "tapau" his favourite "roti canai". With a journalism background, he likes to write as much as he rides.

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