The 2024 Indian FTR x 100% R Carbon is a limited edition of the top-spec FTR, styled in partnership with 100%, the San Diego company with decades-old roots in motocross goggles and sunglasses. Production is limited to 400 numbered examples, each with a plaque on the fuel tank showing its build number. The price is $18,999.
Blue Candy carbon fiber covers the front fender, headlight nacelle, fuel tank cover, and seat cowling, with contrast from a white powdercoated trellis frame. 100% branding appears on the fuel tank, chin fairing, rear fender, and rims, and the titanium Akrapovič exhaust gets a black finish. A pair of 100% sunglasses co-branded with Indian comes with the bike.
Underneath is the FTR R Carbon, which transforms the flat-track-inspired FTR into an upright naked sportbike. It rolls on 17-inch cast aluminum wheels with Metzeler Sportec M9 RR tires, and the riding position is natural and comfortable, with a 32.2-inch seat height.
The liquid-cooled 1203cc DOHC 60-degree V-twin makes 123 horsepower and 87 ft-lbs of torque at 6000 rpm. Its broad torque rewards early upshifts and a smooth riding style, and a 6-speed transmission and assist-and-slipper clutch are standard.
The R Carbon’s fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, a 43mm inverted cartridge fork and a piggyback-reservoir shock, delivers a supple ride without wallowing. Radially mounted Brembo 4-piston calipers grip twin 320mm front discs, and ABS is cornering-aware. At 513 pounds, the FTR is planted in corners and rewards smooth inputs.
A purposeful seating position and narrow handlebar make the FTR x 100% R Carbon easy to move through dense traffic, and it is equally at home on a winding back road.
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