A special edition of the Indian FTR bike has made its way to the international shores. The new Indian FTR x RSD Super Hooligan is a brainchild of Indian Motorcycle and veteran racer and designer Roland Sands. It is based on the Indian FTR R Carbon and is priced at $18,499, equivalent to Rs 15.32 lakh. The American automaker states that the special model will be limited to just 300 units, with 150 set aside for sale outside North America. In addition, each bike will have a unique number. Aaron Jax, vice president, of Indian Motorcycle said, “The term ‘hooligan’ has taken on an entirely new meaning in the world of motorcycles, characterised by a rebellious, fearless attitude that places having fun on a motorcycle above all else, and that’s what this new FTR is all about.”
Roland Sands, Founder of RSD commented on the special model and said “Far from the full fairing machines you normally see on the racetrack, a Super Hooligan bike has an effortless attitude and a custom aesthetic with an exposed powertrain. When Indian Motorcycle approached us to codesign an Indian FTR for consumers, it was a natural fit, and something we were very excited to be a part of.”
Indian FTR x RSD Super Hooligan: Cosmetic and Feature Details
The Hooligan edition represents an aesthetic update on the conventional FTR R Carbon. It features a classic Indian Motorcycle Red frame with complementing wheels adorned with golden highlights and a black metallic body with racing decals that read 'Super Hooligan'. The No. 1 championship symbol of Indian Motorcycle Racing is also displayed on the front and side of the exclusive FTR edition. The bike also includes race team sponsor badges on the rear seat cowl, as well as optional graphics for the front fender, radiator shroud, and front forks.
Many features are included with the bike, such as a 4-inch touchscreen display that runs on India's Ride Command system and boasts Bluetooth and smartphone compatibility, three riding modes (rain, standard, and sport), wheelie control, rear-wheel lift mitigation, and lean-sensitive ABS. Along with performance parts from Gilles Tooling, which include adjustable rear sets, an oil cap, a radiator cap, and bar-end weights, the bike also has an Akrapovic muffler and heat shield.
Indian FTR x RSD Super Hooligan: Engine
A 1,203cc twin-cylinder motor with a maximum power rating of 120bhp and a peak torque of 120Nm powers the motorcycle. For transmission, the engine uses a 6-speed transmission with slip and assist clutch. The hardware components of the bike include Brembo brakes (a 260mm disc with two callipers at the back and two 320mm discs with four callipers at the front) along with a fully adjustable Ohlins suspension.
Indian Motorcycle also revealed the limited-edition 2024 Roadmaster Elite version last month.
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