Ride Report

rhledge

rhledge

Member
I put about 110 miles on my FTR S RR today, and it was a great day. Some initial impressions:

  • the mirrors have to go (mentioned in another thread)
  • the seat is very comfortable - no issues after 2+ hours (with a break to refill the miniscule tank; got about 98 miles out of a tank full of gas)
  • the motor is a beast! Of course, I had it in Sport mode all day. Love the punch of torque you get in the mid-range. Haven't had it up to the higher rev range (keeping it below 6500 RPM until the first oil change), so not sure what that part of the powerband feels like.
  • tires are great, noticed the wiggle in the corners that others have mentioned, but didn't feel out of control at all.
  • I'm fairly large (6'4"/1.93m and 260 lbs/118 kg), but the ergos were very comfortable. And the engine had no problem hauling all that weight around.
  • it's a joy to ride and I'm putting a lot more miles on it tomorrow!

Oh, and I was out yesterday and when I came back it was raining, so I switched to Rain mode. Noticeable difference in power delivery and feel, very friendly tune.
 
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Rikosintie

Member
I couldn't have said it better myself:).

I love my Indian!!

One cool feature is how many guys come up to me and want to know what it is.
 
K9F

K9F

Well-known member
Thanks Rhledge,

Your report was of great interest and informative to me. Perhaps still surprisingly I am still waiting for my FTR to arrive and with an impending longer haul trip planned on it 25 September for a week across Europe time is of the essence.

Based on the great information you provided and decisions already made:

The mirrors (and front indicators) are being ditched before I get it and replaced with the bar end variety.
I did buy an Air Hawk DS in the event I did not find the seat as comfortable as I wished, will still make use of it.
The bike as it is will be more than adequate for this journey. Until such time as one can either 'Autotune' or get a bespoke remap for your exact scenario I do not wish to spend money on a tool that will currently only provide you with four 'generic maps' at the moment. It is having a decat fitted day one. The UK versions are speed restricted to 125 mph. On the unrestricted German Autobahns this will be ample considering my riding buddy is on a Honda Transalp.
I would envisage my tyres will be shot on my return so may look at alternatives?
I am 6'1"/1.86m and 210lbs so not totally out of the ballpark from your stature.

If I get as much enjoyment as yourself and obviously Rikosintie I will be happy? Will also report on my longer haul trip sometime October. Tank bag and rack also being nailed on for the trip.
 
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