2021 Indian FTR 1200 R Carbon Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Indian for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2021 Indian FTR 1200 R Carbon features a 1203 cc (73.4 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 123 HP (89.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 117.9 Nm (87 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 102.2 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the FTR 1200 R Carbon measures 232.7 kg (513 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.53 HP/kg (1.89 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,524 mm (60 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.9-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Indian archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2021 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
102.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.53 HP/kg (1.89 kg/HP)
Standover Height
780 mm (30.7 in)
Engine
Displacement1203.0 ccm (73.41 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Power123.0 HP (89.8 kW))
Torque117.9 Nm (12.0 kgf-m or 87.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression12.5:1
Bore x Stroke102.0 x 73.6 mm (4.0 x 2.9 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Closed Loop Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchAssist and slip, Multi-Plate
Performance
ExhaustBlacked-out Akropovic® 2-1-2
Chassis
Rake25.3°
Trail99 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionOhlins Fully Adjustable Inverted Telescopic Cartidge Fork
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