Indian FTR 1200 commute review by KNOX
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Indian FTR 1200 commute review by KNOX
Having had the Indian FTR1200 for around 3 months and around 500 miles, it made sense for us to make a few videos on this bike, including this Indian FTR 1200 commuting review. We’ll be following this video up with a more detailed and planned review, but this is just some thoughts on a typical commute to work on the bike, what it is like and how it behaves, what is great and some small downsides we’ve found.
In short, the FTR1200 is an incredible bike and a very different offering to the current crop of tamer motorcycles currently available and we absolutely love it!
So please ignore some of the waffle, make yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy the FTR 1200 motovlog review!
In the video, we refer to some Knox products that are shown, these are as below:
Knox Urbane Pro Shirt - www.planet-kno...
Knox Orsa Leather MKII Glove - www.planet-kno...
Richmond MKII Jeans - www.planet-kno...
Knox 2020 collection - www.planet-kno...
We also referred to the Jekyl and Hyde Exhaust system for the Indian FTR1200, this is available here configurator.j...
Finally, all the latest specification and images of the Indian FTR1200 are available here www.indianmoto...
Hope you enjoyed this video on the Indian FTR 1200, please like, comment and subscribe for more!
Aaron
KNOX
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Great review,,, I just loved your enthusiasm,,,, it sounds just the bike for me,, I too have become a little disheartened with the offerings available these days,,,nothing really takes my fancy,,,, Just like to say the jacket from Knox that I bought for the Mrs,,she loves it Thank the Lord....
Thanks, thats great and really appreciate the feedback and so glad your wife loves the Jacket 😅. Aaron KNOX
Its like a big bore 2 stroke dirt bike for the street. Instant power off the bottom and a nice second power band around 6 grand. Wheelies like a dirt bike off the throttle. You need more practice like you said. Six inch travel suspension, 19 inch front and 18 inch rear wheels let it roll over the junk roads here in the north east US. Great review.
Always Excellent reviews!!! I wrote a comment regarding cold weather riding and how it ran excellent in cold weather but you are correct, she wants to be warmed up first. No battery issues yet. I enjoy you accurate and educating reviews. Keep up the great reviews. If ever in the states you have free room and board here in the beautiful Shenandoah valley in Lexington Virginia. Be safe brother.
Local Indian dealer had a demo day and I took two of these (rally and S) for a test run. I am a die hard Honda fan and I was used to feeling "meh" after Harley's demo days, but man I was blown away by the FTR 1200. Plenty of power but I really like how the brakes and suspension are just as good. So you get a complete and balanced package. Was grinning ear to ear the entire time. Hands down the best of Indian if you ask me. If you can throw a leg over it do it. You'll be hooked.
Totally agree!
Wonderful video. Please do more like this and don’t be shy about talking about the gear you’re wearing too. Maybe when getting off the bike you and one of the team chat about the Knox Gear. It’s always nice to see the read world, rather than the studio world.
Thanks John, great idea and thanks for the feedback! Aaron KNOX
Best review so far. I got my FTR S version for 9 months, and I ride it every single day. It's an absolute blast in life to own this bike. It have gaps like any other bike, I hate to put gas on it for example, it took to long to refill full tank...
I don't switch this bike for any other, and you'll only understand when you ride one. Cheers!
Great review. There are not enough commute reviews. I mean this is a bikes primary purpose so I really appreciate it.
Thanks Laine! Aaron KNOX
Good honest review. You covered plenty of what I wanted to know.
Thanks glad it was helpful! Aaron KNOX
Great review! I own the rally version and it’s brought back my love for riding!
My "dreambike"!! Since competing on dirt (motocross) this would suite like a glow. I´m fairly short, but then again, i´m used to it, and i´m used to aggressive bikes (althrougt not 1200cc). Saving money and hopefully i´ll there´l come day when i can afford one. Thanks for the review, it just screams fun and joy!!
Thanks, hope you get sorted! Aaron KNOX
great review of my dream bike. Thanks mate
Glad you liked it! :)
I ride a GSA, but I’d love one of these alongside it in the garage, saw one in Hexham and loved the looks...
Yes great bike to compliment the GSA! :)
I've had my 1200s for a month agree with everything in video. I was beginning to think mine was the only one near Cockermouth.
Nice one, enjoy your bike! Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Great vid I love this style of vid more please👍
Thanks Andy, will do! Aaron KNOX
I demo rode the s spec, loved it and couldn't think of anything else except how great it would be for a commuter. I wouldn't waste the money for the s spec though. Felt great at speed though i dont like nakeds at freeway speeds. The kickstand is a big hard to reach but loved the SUV like upright seating.
Great review, the way you passed that white truck it reminded me of my 05 multistrada, strange about the battery though.
Thanks glad you enjoyed it! Aaron KNOX
Love my Carbon R!!!
I bet somebody already told you but there were some battery issues on some bikes produced in an certain time. Normaly you won't need to charge the battery all the time so i am pretty sure the test bike you got there is one of them with the battery problem.
Absolutely brilliant ride to work review. I could watch it all the way to Scotland or wherever as you seem so enthused with it. Btw, have you bought one yet. Best wishes John
Thanks John, really glad you enjoyed it! It is a really great bike that I love, but no havent bought one yet, still running with my GSXR 750 for now. All the best, Aaron KNOX
Subsribed!. Great video, regards from Argentina.
Awesome, thank you!
I loved everything about this video, including the riding gear, but ESPECIALLY the bike. I'm an American, so it's refreshing to see this badass bruiser of a bike get its proper respect across the pond... because, let's be honest, Europe has a better selection of bikes. You all aren't pressured into the "ride a big, slow Harley or you're a p****" type of mentality. So, if you all think it's a boss bike, then it's a boss bike. Thanks for the epic vids, be safe, and "keep the shiny side up!" 🤙
Thanks a lot for your feedback! The FTR1200 on spec sheet doesnt look like it will a beast, but in practice, its just really raw and super aggressive... I love it! Aaron KNOX
Looks like a lovely bit of kit!
Love it 🖤🤘
Thanks!! 👍
Nice review. Bike looks great!
Thanks! Bike is awesome!! Thanks Aaron Knox
Hi Arron, I've chatted with you before since I own a base FTR. Have you ridden a Ducati Monster? If so how does it compare to the Ftr? Keep up the great videos. Thanks Mark
Hi Mark, thanks for the question. I haven't ridden the Monster before, but it looks great, actually my own experience with Ducati is pretty small. Many thanks for your kind feedback. Aaron KNOX
@@KnoxArmour You're welcome Aaron and thanks for the reply. Looking forward to more of your videos this year. Mark
The instrument is so much better that the lcd ones, but wish it had a taco too.
Can you tell me how many km on the liter it manages? Thanks.
Hi, we averaged about 80-90 miles per tank - not very good... but we did ride it a bit hard. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
500 miles, thats a small tour across the country :| I mean, I drove it 100km on my test ride. I think you can't give a 'good' or fair review of the bike with such a small sample size. In case you read this message considering buying this bike: It rides fantastic, even for beginners(it was my second motorcycle I wrote and had 0 problems) - it has power for every situation, you can cruise and race. Sure it has no superb top speed but I bet a good junk of money that you are faster than your 1000cc Honda friend because you have so much torque when you come out of corners and the handeling in corners is so easy. The V-twin is very easy to handle and everything is built so well on this machine but here comes the big BUT (:D) the price is 3, maybe 5 thousand euros too high imo for this machine. You can get a Panigale V2 for an FTR - think about it. So many features that this baby doesn't have - Even the S Version doesn't have a Quickshifter and that in thishigh end category. But everyone who doesn't have to twice about money and don't won't to go 300km/h on the road - this is your bike - enjoy it, it is fantastic and build to have fun - not for speed freaks that hunt for top PS. I had so much fun on this bike, everything came natural, clutch, brakes, torque curve, handeling, only two negative points I wanto to point out: The price and you are limited in your choice when it comes to tires!
Hi, in that case, no magazine or publication can ever review anything in a good or fair way... most publications ride the bikes for 100-200 miles before publishing reviews. Anyway thanks for your feedback and comments. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
16:50 THATS WHAT SHE SAID :D
This sounds like a worthy replacement for my Buell XB2X which is only 1 cc smaller. Only it's about 30 kg heavier, and is it really any quicker? Whatever revs you open it up? i do like it, though, and if I got one, it would be the base model.
Those clips in the wet: you tried to make it do that with heavy-handed throttle use. The Buell would be just the same if ridden like that.
I reckon the performance is very similar, throughout the rev range, having watched the whole video.
Actually, I haven't tried the Buell XB2X, so difficult to say! Yes in some of the wet clips, I did give it a bit of a hand, but in others, I was quite smooth, it doesn't take that much to get it going. I haven't personally experienced another bike that does that (not that there arent others out there), nor have I experienced a bike that delivers such an easily controllable rear wheel slide. Thanks, Aaron KNOX.
@@KnoxArmour Thanks for replying, Aaron. The FTR sure is the type of bike I like [hence the old Buell]. The 235 kg wet weight does put me off slightly, but it must be low down as the petrol is under the seat.
Excellent video.
I have an FTR 1200s and it’s the only bike where rain mode is worthwhile lol. The stock Dunlop is not enough tire for the bike, in my opinion. Even in the dry the traction control kicks in like crazy in first and second gear pinned. In truth it’s probably not faster than your Buell though, or at least not enough to tell. PS, I have a Buell Xb9 lightning and I love it!
I Knox, your video is great job congratulations. I have a silly question, I can use this beautiful animal for little trips out of town with my girlfriend? Thanks
Thanks, really glad you enjoyed it! Yes absolutely you can use this bike however you want and the pillion seat is OK. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Knox Armour thanks
You say it’s not for new riders I’ve rode about 10k miles , could I handle this bike ?
Sure you'd be fine, its just not for guys jumping off smaller capacity bikes, nor for the faint hearted. Some of the power delivery of the machine is a just a bit raw, like the power slides in the wet and the anger of the acceleration just takes a bit of experience. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
This or R nineT?
Hard call, very hard call... both are incredibly great motorcycles but are also very different! If you want a great all around motorcycle that handles great, looks great and will give you no issues, RnineT is great, if you want a bike that will rip your arms off and blow your head off every ride, the FTR is great! Aaron KNOX
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And you tell me this.. I hate you ahahaha... The next bike after the Scalpel... Thank you.
Mate the scalpel is an awesome bike too!! Enjoy it!! Cheers Aaron knox
A friend just bought one and is very pleased. I just test rode one for the second time, and it's excellent fun - nothing like a Harley! czcams.com/video/Q0P4uccD-6o/video.html