Indian Motorcycles has announced updates to its 2023 lineup, including a new FTR model and other FTR revisions, along with details on the premium Challenger Elite model and other upgrades around the world. world. Here’s a first look at the 2023 Indian models and the new upgrades.
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2023 FTR India lineup
New for 2023 is the FTR Sport, a replacement for the FTR S. This FTR sits just below the premium FTR R Carbon but above the FTR and FTR Rally. FTR Sport has a new dashboard design, sports chin brace and saddle. It will be available in Metallic Black with Indy Red accents for $15,749 and Lightning White with metallic red and black accents for $15,999.
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The FTR Sport will share the new 4-inch circular touchscreen with the FTR R Carbon model, offering navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. Both vehicles will come standard with three driving modes (Sport, Standard and Rain), tilt-sensitive ABS, stability control, traction control, wheel mitigation and rear lift, port USB charging and cruise control. The FTR and FTR Rally come standard with ABS and cruise control.
The FTR R Carbon sets itself apart from the rest of the FTR lineup with its carbon fiber components, premium saddle, fully adjustable gold Öhlins front forks and gold piggyback shock absorbers. It is also the only model to feature an Indian script logo and is finished with Cloud Siler and Championship Gold contours.
All four FTR models will have sportier silencers and retuned front brakes. The speedometer has been moved up all the FTRs for better visibility and a new clutch has been implemented, which Indian says will offer improved feel and performance.
2023 Indian Challenger Elite
Indian started the Elite program in 2017 with Chieftain Elite. Since then, India’s Elite motorcycles, limited to 150-200 pieces each, have all the premium options available along with unique looks. In 2022 we saw the first Challenger Elite, limited to 200 pieces. The 2022 Challenger Elite comes in Stealth Gray and Metallic Black with Indy Red accents, inspired by American muscle cars.
For 2023, Indian has announced that they will be offering 150 Challenger Elite 2023 units in Sapphire Blue Smoke paint with Black Smoke and Titanium Metallic Smoke accents. For this unique looking premium bike, you’re looking at $35,999.
The Challenger Elite will have the same PowerPlus 108ci engine with 122 hp and 128 ft-lb of torque that you’ll find in other Challengers, but the Elite is packed with all the options and extras every now and then. head. Those extras include three driving modes, Fox-adjustable rear suspension, smart lean technology, LED headlights and steering lights, an adjustable windscreen, selective footrests. , heated clamps, new precision-cut five-spoke wheels and Powerband audio with saddlebag speakers. .
Priced at $10,000 more than a regular Challenger, the 2023 Challenger Elite is equipped with high-end features, a marketing strategy similar to Harley-Davidson’s CVO line.
Other updates on the board
The 2023 lineup will feature a range of upgrades and paint colors across the board.
All Thunderstroke and PowerPlus models will receive a new clutch, said to reduce engine drag and provide smoother downshifts. The new clutch has a larger friction area and reduced leverage to reduce clutch fatigue.
PowerPlus models will have integrated buttons on the heated seats and Thunderstroke models will have a tactile feature, allowing the driver to feel the button response when wearing gloves. Springfield, Chieftain, Challenger, Roadmaster and Pursuit models will feature redesigned LED headlights with greater reach and spread.
All models with a 4-inch circular touchscreen will now be able to link a Ride Command account from the Indian Motorcycle app or website to their bike. This will give drivers access to features such as vehicle status, vehicle navigation and cruise tracking.
For more information, visit Indian website.
