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Indian and Roland Sands team up for FTR x RSD Super Hooligan edition

Feb 20, 2024

Roland Sands (RSD) created and organizes the MotoAmerica Mission Super Hooligan National Championship for one reason: To race bikes that "don’t belong" on the track. That includes twins (750 cc and up), triples (under 901 cc), and even electric motorcycles, all without a race fairing or windscreen. It’s a formula that’s led to blockbuster showdowns on the circuit, but one bike has claimed the series title for two years running — Indian’s FTR. 

To celebrate that impressive run, Indian partnered with RSD to create yet another limited-edition FTR. This time, with a dose of Super Hooligan attitude.

Indian Motorcycle Factory racer Tyler O’Hara won back-to-back Super Hooligan Championships (2022-2023) aboard a race-prepped FTR. Indian photo.

Race-inspired

The FTR x RSD Super Hooligan starts from a reliable base, Indian’s FTR R Carbon. That means the race-inspired trim comes equipped with fully adjustable Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes. Not to mention the liquid-cooled, 1,203 cc V-twin that Indian lists at 120 horsepower and 87 foot-pounds of torque. Those provisions aren’t what puts the "special" in special edition, though.

Indian makes good use of its No. 1 logo, stamping it on all three race plates as well as the tank console. Indian photo.

In true Super Hooligan fashion, the latest FTR sports a fly screen resembling a front number plate and two tail-mounted side plates. For that extra bit of authenticity, the seat cowl also bears team sponsor logos from Drag Specialties, Progressive Insurance, and Medallia. Indian distinguishes all 300 FTR x RSD Super Hooligan units by stamping a serialized number on the tank console.

If the stock graphics aren’t enough branding, Indian supplies additional stickers for customers to apply to the radiator shrouds, front fender, and front forks (if they so desire). Indian photo.

Thanks to components from Gilles Tooling, the commemorative variant does more than just look the part. Like the limited-edition FTR x 100% R Carbon, Gilles supplies an oil cap, radiator cap, and bar-end weights. However, the track-aspiring Super Hooligan also earns adjustable rear-sets. A standard-fit Akrapovič muffler further separates the Super Hooligan from its stablemates.

Win on Sunday, sell on Monday: The FTR x RSD Super Hooligan takes inspiration from Indian’s championship-winning steed. Indian photo.

With an MSRP of $18,499, Indian’s ultra-limited FTR is $1,250 more than the $17,249 R Carbon trim. Considering its Akrapovič slip-on alone costs $1,544.99 from Indian’s accessories catalog, the package offers savings over a similarly equipped FTR. Super Hooligan super fans won’t have to wait long either, as Indian reports that FTR x RSD units are currently shipping to dealerships in North America.

2024 Indian FTR x 100% R Carbon
Price (MSRP) $18,499
Engine Liquid-cooled, eight-valve, 1,203 cc, 60-degree V-twin
Transmission,
final drive
Six-speed, chain
Claimed horsepower 120 @ 7,750 rpm
Claimed torque 87 foot-pounds @ 6,000 rpm
Frame Steel trellis
Front suspension Öhlins 43 mm inverted fork, adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping; 4.72 inches (120 mm) of travel
Rear suspension Öhlins shock, adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping; 4.72 inches (120 mm) of travel
Front brake Dual Brembo four-piston calipers, 320 mm discs with ABS
Rear brake Brembo two-piston caliper, 260 mm disc with ABS
Rake, trail 25.3 degrees, 3.9 inches
Wheelbase 60.0 inches (1,524 mm)
Seat height 32.2 inches (817 mm) unladen
Fuel capacity 3.4 gallons
Tires Metzeler Sportec M9 RR 120/70ZR17 front, 180/55ZR17 rear
Claimed weight 518 pounds
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Warranty 24 months
More info indianmotorcycle.com

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