Indian Innovations 2024 – FTR 100% and Elite Challenge!

Anyone who loves cruisers and big bags probably won’t be able to do much with the new Indian FTR 100% R Carbon, but Indian sees it as the highlight of next year’s model range – and the powerful naked bike actually looks really stylish!

For the 100% Indian FTR, the Americans – Nomen est Omen – have teamed up with the famous 100% American motocross brand and put a truly stylish naked bike on wheels. The carbon tank, painted in transparent blue, as well as the carbon wing, tail and headlights, painted in the same way, look wonderfully luxurious and fit well with the snow-white frame.

To ensure the FTR 100% R Carbon isn’t labeled as fake, there are also high-quality components from Öhlins on the front fork and rear shock, a black-painted titanium exhaust from Akrapovic and carbon fiber components on the engine covers. And chain guard and exhaust heat shield for use. Attention to detail is also evident in Gilles’ tooling parts, including bar end weights and oil and radiator caps. Finally, there has to be enough power with the powerful V2 engine, 123 hp and 118 Nm of torque not entirely weak, so that the FTR can be decelerated 100% properly, and diagonally mounted Brembo dual disc brakes are used. The touchscreen display, including Ride Command for turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth connectivity and the three selectable driving modes Rain, Standard and Sport, can also be considered a modern concession.

If you want to get your hands on one of the Indian FTR 100% R Carbon motorcycles, you’ll need to be quick, as only 400 of the motorcycles will be produced, of which only 250 are available outside of North America. Delivery of the motorcycles to international dealers begins immediately, but since not every dealer will have one, interested riders should contact their trusted Indian motorcycle dealer as soon as possible to book the FTR 100% R Carbon. Oh yeah, if you buy the Indian FTR 100% R Carbon, you’ll also get a pair of 100% Indian Motorcycle sunglasses – well, if that’s not a reason to buy the FTR 100%!

The Indian Challenger Elite is considered by many to be the quintessential American excavator – with the new model now even more exclusive. Because with only 325 examples available worldwide, the Challenger Elite in Charcoal Candy paint will likely rarely be seen. The Indian Challenger Elite is equipped as standard with the new and completely redesigned Indian PowerBand audio system, which includes four 100-watt speakers, two fairing speakers and two box speakers. Another eye-catching detail is the individually stitched seat, which offers unique style and decent driving comfort.

With a powerful PowerPlus engine, the Indian Challenger Elite delivers amazing V-twin power combined with tremendous pulling power. Premium features on the Indian Challenger Elite include electronically adjustable Fox rear suspension, Smart Lean technology, adaptive LED headlights, LED driving lights, adjustable windshield, heated grips, trunk lighting, lockable trunk bags, and three modes Selectable drive, including Tour, Standard and Sport.

While not much happens for the rest of the Indian models, it’s worth noting that in addition to the new paint colours, the 2024 Indians get a number of updates and improvements, including improved fit and finish on the Bagger and Touring models as well as higher quality trim. – Shiny edges of received tools.