Indian FTR Sport 2023 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian FTR Sport 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Overview - Indian FTR Sport 2023 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian FTR Sport 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Technical Specifications Indian FTR Sport 2023 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian FTR Sport 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian FTR Sport 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	102 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	73.6 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	123 HP	Engine power	61 HP
Torque	Torque	118 Nm	Torque	62.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,203 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	130 mm

Suspension Rear

Travel	Travel	120 mm	Travel	80 mm

Chassis

Trail	Trail	99.9 mm	Trail	120 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	320 mm	Diameter	300 mm
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	260 mm	Diameter	250 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelie	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,223 mm	Length	2,310 mm
Width	Width	830 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,295 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,525 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	780 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	237 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian FTR Sport 2023

The Indian FTR Sport attracts attention neither through its sportiness, nor through its engine, nor its flattracker look alone. Rather, it is the unique overall package that makes it stand out. A powerful, American V2 in a chic neo-retro flattrack design and naked bike ergonomics cannot be found anywhere else. So if you are a fan of this special combination, you almost have to go for the FTR and you won't regret it. Any weaknesses go hand in hand with the special features. Only a quickshifter and a little more tank capacity could have been added.

American V2 engine with decent pressure from the rev range

unique overall package

comprehensive electronics package

clean look

intuitive operation of the TFT touchscreen

pleasant naked-bike ergonomics.

No quickshifter

small tank capacity

long charging time of the electronics when starting the motorbike.