American motorcycle manufacturer Indian Motorcycle has announced a new edition of its FTR750 to celebrate its 5-year flat track racing legacy. Named the FTR750 Champion Edition, Indian Motorcycle will produce only 400 units of the motorcycle for the global market. Dubbed as the ‘greatest hits’ model, the FTR750 Championship Edition sports the latest refinements introduced with the standard 2022 FTR. The limited-edition FTR enables its global race fanbase to join the Indian Wrecking Crew in celebration of the team’s five-consecutive championships.
2022 Indian FTR750 Championship Edition: Design Details
Inspired by the sport’s preeminent flat track race machine, the FTR750 Championship Edition sports an authentic race paint scheme. Indian Motorcycle has paired this with a commemorative Racing bezel that includes each championship season on display from 2017-2021. The limited-edition FTR750 features premium components, including a titanium Akrapovič Exhaust, fully-adjustable front forks, and a piggyback rear monoshock suspension. Indian has also ensured to implement carbon fibre parts like the seat cowl, front fender, airbox covers, and headlight nacelle.
2022 Indian FTR750 Championship Edition: Technical Specs
Powering the limited-edition Champion Edition is a 1,203cc, liquid-cooled V-twin engine that produces 125 PS and 120 Nm. Indian has also equipped the FTR750 Championship Edition with a race-inspired wheel combination of 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels. Additionally, the limited-edition motorcycle gets dual front disc Brembo brakes and ProTaper, flat tracker aluminium handlebars, completing its race-inspired looks. Indian Motorcycles has stated that it will offer the FTR Championship Edition in select markets, with Europe getting 150 units.
Championship History & Current Events
Indian Motorcycle Racing has been the winner of the last five Manufacturer’s Championships after its return to racing in 2017. Since the FTR750’s debut, an Indian Motorcycle Racing factory rider has won the championship every year in the premiere class. The 2022 Indian Wrecking Crew consists of the 2021 SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees, two-time champion Briar Bauman, and newly-introduced Shayna Texter-Bauman.
The 2022 Championship began on March 10th at Volusia Half-Mile, where the crew intends to defend its championship title. In February 2022, the manufacturer launched its all-new Scout Rogue cruiser for the international markets with revamped exterior details. The new Scout Rogue cruiser acts as the brand’s fourth bike in its 1,133cc portfolio with an aggressive stance.
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