Limited-edition FTR and Challenger Elite top 2024 Indian line-up
Australia to receive just a handful of new FTR x 100% R Carbon street brawler and Challenger Elite bagger modelsEmerging from Indian’s collaboration with US motocross gear brand 100%, the FTR x 100% R Carbon heads the FTR 1200 family with a bunch of styling upgrades to set it apart from the pack.
Exclusive FTR
Based on the existing FTR R Carbon, the new bike’s carbonfibre fuel tank, headlight nacelle, seat cowl and front guard have a unique Blue Candy finish, along with black carbon engine covers, chain guard and exhaust heat shield. Black touches on the Akrapovic titanium exhaust and Öhlins suspension, a white trellis frame, red and white accents, and Indian and 100% decals tie it all together.
Beneath the snazzy exterior, the FTR’s 1203cc, liquid-cooled V-twin engine is unchanged with a claimed 92kW and 118Nm on tap. Same on the chassis side, which includes fully adjustable 43mm Öhlins USD forks and Brembo monoblock radial calipers grabbing 320mm discs up front, and a single Öhlins rear shock.
Only 400 FTR x 100% R Carbon models with be produced globally, with Australia to receive five examples. Buyers will get a free pair of Indian Motorcycle x 100% sunglasses. If you miss out on a bike, Indian will be offering a co-branded 100% clothing range.
Upper-class bagger
Indian’s new Challenger Elite bagger is even more exclusive, with 325 models to be built worldwide and just six coming Down Under.
The Elite retains the fuel-injected, 1768cc PowerPlus V-twin engine and chassis set-up of its Challenger siblings, but adds a new custom-stitched seat and Charcoal Candy paint job. Other features include Fox rear suspension with electronically-adjustable preload, three ride modes (Tour, Standard and Sport), Smart Lean Technology incorporating traction control and ABS, a seven-inch touchscreen display, adjustable windshield and about 68L of built-in storage.
The Challenger Elite also rocks Indian’s redesigned PowerBand Audio system. With new 100W speakers, improved sound processing and more durable construction, the PowerBand Audio system will be available as a dealer upgrade to all 2020-2024 bagger and touring models.
Range-wide updates
The 2024 model year brings new paint colours for the rest of Indian’s range, while the bagger and touring models also receive a new gloss paint on storage doors, dash trims and gauge bezels.
Pricing for the 2024 models is yet to be announced. See your Indian dealer for more information.
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