Indian Motorcycles, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today celebrates its flat-racing legacy with the launch of the FTR Championship Edition. Only 400 pieces globally, the limited-edition FTR allows race fans around the world to join the Indian Wrecking Crew to celebrate the team’s five consecutive American Flat Track championships.
Inspired by the sport’s preeminent flat-track machine, the FTR750, FTR Championship Edition introduces an authentic racing paint scheme and a celebration of Indian Motorcycle Racing bezel with each championship season on display. But more than just a showcase, the limited-edition FTR features premium components, including a titanium Akrapovič exhaust, fully adjustable front fork and piggyback shock absorbers. Carbon fiber components, including the apron, front fender, airbox cover and headlight brace, complete the car’s premium design.
“Since the FTR’s debut in 2019, riders around the world have expressed passion and enthusiasm for FTR’s flat-track-inspired design,” said Aaron Jax, Corporate Vice President. Indian motorcycles said. “While the FTR 2022 lineup optimizes FTR’s on-road performance, the FTR Championship Edition reimagines our flat-track heritage and celebrates the historic success of the Wrecking Crew. While this limited edition bike is a celebratory performance, it’s also a road bike to perform in the ’20s as well as turn heads on city streets. “
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Adding to the flat-track-inspired design is a host of premium features and ride-enhancing technology, including three drive modes, wheel control with minimized rear lift, control stability, traction control and ABS when cornering. The FTR Championship Edition also introduces a 4.3-inch digital touchscreen and a 1,203cc liquid-cooled V-Twin engine that produces 120 horsepower and 87 pound-feet of torque. The limited edition FTR is fitted with race-inspired wheels that combine 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels – wrapped in Dunlop street tires with race-inspired flat treads. Radial-mounted dual-disc front Brembo brakes provide outstanding handling and stopping, while the ProTaper flat aluminum handlebars complete the racing look.
Indian Motorcycle Racing, the winner of the last 5 Manufacturers championships, returned to professional flat racing in 2017. Since the debut of the FTR750, an Indian Motorcycle Racing factory rider has won the race. annual championship in the sport’s debut division. The 2022 Indian Cycling Team, which includes 2021 SuperTwins champion Jared Mees, two-time champion Briar Bauman and the team’s newest member, historic American Flat Singles winner Shayna Texter-Bauman, will be looking to defend his title at the season opener on March 10 at the Volusia Half-Mile.
MSRP is $16,499. The FTR Championship LE will begin shipping to Indian Motorcycle dealers worldwide starting April. Riders can learn more at their local Indian Motorcycle dealer, by visiting IndianMotorcycle.comor follow on Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.
