Indian Ftr 1200 S vs Honda Cb1000r
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Ftr 1200 S vs Honda Cb1000r. Indian Ftr 1200 S: 123 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 245 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Honda Cb1000r: 145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model) hp, 212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model) weight, top speed 240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Indian Ftr 1200 S
Honda Cb1000r
Horsepower (hp)
123 hp
145 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
104 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
240 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
245 kg
212 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
123 hp @ 8,250 rpm
145 hp @ 10,500 rpm (2018+ model)
Torque
120 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
104 Nm @ 8,250 rpm (2018+ model)
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated)
240 km/h (estimated; electronically influenced)
Weight
245 kg (wet/curb weight)
212 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Ftr 1200 S
8.0/10
"A genuinely thrilling American twin that earns its reputation on roads."
Pros
+Stonking torquey V-twin
+Öhlins suspension standard
+Genuinely distinctive styling
Cons
−Seat is genuinely terrible
−Brutal heat in traffic
−Early software reliability concerns
Honda Cb1000r
8.5/10
"The best all-round naked Honda has built in decades."
Pros
+Engine silky and strong
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+2018+ looks genuinely stunning
Cons
−Zero wind protection
−Seat comfort disappoints long-haul
−Exhaust headers rust easily
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