Indian Ftr X 100r Review

Used Buyer Review

The FTR x 100R is one of those bikes that rewards patient shoppers. Find a good used example and you're getting a genuinely exciting flat-tracker-inspired streetfighter with real performance credentials — the 1203cc V-twin pulls hard from low revs and the suspension actually works, unlike some of its competitors. Indian clearly wanted this to feel premium, and mostly it does. Just budget for the first few services because they aren't cheap at dealers. What catches people out is the riding position. It's more aggressive than the standard FTR, and over long distances that forward lean starts talking to your wrists and lower back. It's a city and canyon bike, not a tourer. Also worth checking used examples for screen cracks and any signs of dropping — these things attract show-offs who sometimes can't back it up. Electronics package is genuinely useful though, and the traction control has saved some egos on wet tarmac. Inspect the rear brake carefully, check service history obsessively, and you've got yourself something genuinely special.