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     Hughlysses |
I think there was a previous discussion here a few months ago when a dirt-track inspired street version of the Indian Scout was announced. There's a good thread on ADVrider about the bike; I thought I'd post some of that info here. Patent drawings: Alleged spy shot of prototypes:  Alleged leaked shot of prototype: So apparently this will no longer be considered a Scout variant, but an all-new motorcycle. Interesting features include trellis frame, under-seat gas tank, and the "gas tank" is the air box (wonder where they got that idea?). USD front forks, radial mount dual front calipers, mono shock rear suspension. Looks like it could be a very cool motorcycle. I'd bet some of the former Buell/EBR guys at Polaris had a hand in this. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Oh yea, Indian has also released a couple of teaser videos: https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/ftr1200/?ut m_medium=email&utm_source=selligent&utm_campaign=i nd_1809_ftr_teaser_2nd#teaser-videos Reveal is supposed to be next month, with production bikes available next year. | ||
| Chauly |
under-seat gas tank, and the "gas tank" is the air box (wonder where they got that idea? Honda ST1100 :-) | ||
| Ducbsa |
Gold Wing! | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
V-Max  | ||
| Ratbuell |
BMW F800GS | ||
| 1313 |
V-Rod There's one in every crowd... | ||
| Hughlysses |
So, apparently if you aren’t logged in to ADVrider you can’t see the pics. Let’s try again:     | ||
| Macbuell |
Needs new cans but very nice besides that. | ||
| Rick_a |
It looks a bit toned down from the original concept. | ||
| Ourdee |
Reverse can under the motor with dual side outlets up front. | ||
| Ourdee |
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| Ratbuell |
Is it just me or are these similar to some of the Buell ads of old...? | ||
| Hughlysses |
^ It’s not just you. | ||
| Ourdee |
Good ideas are good ideas. | ||
| Ourdee |
Got any idea how many times I watched the wheelie? Me neither. | ||
| Griffmeister |
Hopefully the final concept will have a foot peg and brake pedal on the right side. | ||
| Adrenaline_junkie |
Dang it, it's Oct 1st already. Where is the unveiling? | ||
| Hughlysses |
^ Apparently they’re not quite as prompt as Buell was with new model unveilings. | ||
| 1313 |
Actually I think Buell was just smarter by specifying the date AND time of releases. | ||
| Hughlysses |
Here it is: https://www.indianmotorcycles.net/threads/first-lo ok-at-the-2019-ftr1200-20-photos-i-think-we-have-a -winner.286922/ | ||
| Hughlysses |
This link and specs were posted earlier today on ADVrider, but the link is already dead, so I'd guess somebody jumped the gun on releasing this info:
Sounds pretty cool. OTOH, my EBR 1190SX that cost $4k less with 65 more horsepower and ~80 pounds less weight, sounds better all the time. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Pretty slick; they didn't compromise TOO much from the concept to production. Other than the exhaust, it bears an overall striking resemblance to my S1W. Motor in a trellis frame, 2 wheels, plate mounted on the rear tire...and a one-cheek-seat on a miniscule tail section. With some XB/Loki bits added in - radiators, top-mount airbox that "looks like a gas tank"... Be interesting to take one for a spin when they start arriving... | ||
| Hughlysses |
The official Indian page is finally up: https://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/flat-track- race/ftr1200/ | ||
| 86129squids |
Thanks Hugh, just scanned that site. SIICCK. That thing will sell like hotcakes at the state fair, IMHO. Look out, Ducati, might be a Monster mash!! | ||
| Crusty |
I have to say that it shows a lot of potential and promise. I'll be honest;I don't want to like it, but I find it attractive in spite of that. If it runs as good as it looks, it'll be a winner. I'd take it in a heartbeat over a Ducati Monster; it doesn't have Rube Goldberg inspired valve actuation. But I still prefer a new Roadster to either of the above bikes. | ||
| Crusty |
I just read Steve Anderson's First Ride report over at Cycle World. It sounds pretty nice, but the seat height is 33.1". I've got a 29" inseam, so that looks like a deal breaker for me. Still, I'll wait until I do a Demo Ride before passing final judgement. It was a Demo Ride that made me fall in love with Buells. It was also a Demo Ride that killed my enthusiasm for a Triumph. Before I commit to spending 15 Grand, I want to ride one and see if I'll be happy on it. | ||
| Hughlysses |
It sounds pretty nice, but the seat height is 33.1". John, if you look at the official Indian page, that appears to be the height of the passenger portion. The rider seat is 31.7”. (Message edited by Hughlysses on October 01, 2018) | ||
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| Ratbuell |
1203cc...hmm....where have I seen that before...? 60" wheelbase seems a bit long; guess it depends on the geometry. I like the twin Brembos - wonder if they did it right with a Brembo MC. Time will tell. Forks LOOK like Ohlins...but you'd think they'd call it out. Touchscreen and cruise - pretty cool. If its the same hardware they use in the RideCommand on the heavyweights, you can run that screen - reliably - in snowboarding gloves. Apple could learn from them. And I will say, the ride modes make a HUGE difference - they debuted them on the heavyweights a month ago, and WOW, what a difference. Be interesting to see one when it comes out. Anxious to take one for a spin. |
