Dead in the Water! Indian Motorcycle Discontinues The FTR
The news we thought could be true but didn’t want to hear, Indian Motorcycle is officially discontinuing its FTR line-up
Indian Motorcycle has decided to discontinue its FTR line-up going forward so that it can prioritise other models and technology that it says represent the future of the brand.
Rumours of the FTR line-up’s demise had been circling for some time, but an official statement from Indian Motorcycle to RideApart confirmed this, meaning sadly, there will be no more FTR bikes produced going forward.
The FTR range is like no other in the Indian Motorcycle family, combining a unique retro and sporty feel across several models, and since the flat track-inspired motorcycle debuted in 2019, it has become one of the more attractive options within the American brand’s line-up.
But that ends here as the first sign of the FTR line-up being ditched came during a financial report from Indian Motorcycle owner, Polaris. The automotive manufacturer said this in its report: “The Company realised certain costs associated with the wind down of the FTR product line beginning in the fourth quarter of 2024.”
Although a press release has not been made available, Polaris and Indian Motorcycle have confirmed the news and it means that anyone wanting a bike in the FTR line-up will need to act now.
The entire FTR range is still showing on Indian Motorcycle’s international and US sites, meaning the FTR 1200, Rally, Sport, R Carbon, 100% R Carbon and RSD Super Hooligan models are all listed, subject to availability.
The RSD Super Hooligan model, which is a limited edition bike that Indian Motorcycle and designer Roland Sands combined to produce, is the most advanced in the FTR line-up as it offers performance branded parts and premium ride-enhancing technology. Additionally, the bike is derived from that of the machines used in the Super Hooligan racing series.
Its 1,203cc V-Twin engine that’s present across each model was another element that made the FTR 1200 stand out against the more famed cruisers and tourer-style models within Indian’s line-up.
In the statement made to RideApart, Indian Motorcycle claimed its FTR range was a ‘small part’ of its portfolio and that it does not currently align with the interests of the brand moving forward, hence the sad news of its discontinuation.
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