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Indian Motorcycle unveils off-road tourer FTR 1200 Rally
Last updated on Nov 10, 2019, 12:27 am
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US-based Indian Motorcycle has unveiled a new variant of its FTR 1200 motorcycle, the Rally.
The new model retains the mechanical specifications of the existing FTR 1200 range while sporting a bunch of design tweaks that make it more capable for off-road touring.
Notably, FTR 1200 Rally is likely to hit our shores sometime next year.
Here's our roundup.
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Design
Indian FTR 1200 Rally: At a glance
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The Rally sits on the same tubular trellis frame as the other FTR 1200 models. However, it gets slightly tweaked ergonomics such as a more upright riding position and taller handlebars.
Besides that, it houses spoked wheels and Scorpion Rally STR tires that are designed for off-roading conditions.
The motorcycle also offers a fully-digital instrument cluster and an all-LED lighting setup.
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Power and performance
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The Indian FTR 1200 Rally is powered by the same 1,205cc, liquid-cooled V-twin engine that we have seen on other FTR 1200 motorcycles. This unit comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and is capable of producing 125bhp of power and 117.9Nm of peak torque.
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Safety
Indian FTR 1200 Rally: On the road
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On the safety front, the Indian FTR 1200 Rally comes equipped with 320mm disc brake on the front, 265mm disc brake on the rear, along with dual-channel ABS for improved road handling.
The suspension duties on the motorcycle are handled by inverted telescopic forks up front and a monoshock suspension on the rear.
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And, when will it arrive in India?
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According to reports, the US automaker may introduce the Indian FTR 1200 Rally in India sometime in 2020. As for the pricing, it will reportedly be positioned above the range-topping Race Replica model which costs Rs. 18.17 lakh.
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