Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 or Harley-Davidson Sportster S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between FTR 1200 and Sportster S. Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 Price starts at Rs.19.38 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Black Smoke and Harley-Davidson Sportster S Price starts at Rs.16.49 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 is N/A cylinder, 1203 cc Engine can generate 124.7 PS power whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is a 2 cylinder, 1252 cc Engine can generate 120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, FTR 1200 provides a mileage of 18.9 kmpl (base model), and Sportster S has a mileage of 20 kmpl (base model). Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 is available in 3 colours & 5 variants whereas Harley-Davidson Sportster S is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

FTR 1200 vs Sportster S

Key Highlights	Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200	Harley-Davidson Sportster S
Price	Rs.19.38 Lakh	Rs.16.49 Lakh
Engine Capacity	1203 cc	1252 cc
Power	124.7 PS	120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range	18.9 kmpl	20 kmpl

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200

Black Smoke

Rs. 19.38 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Sportster S

STD

Rs. 16.49 Lakh

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Specifications Overview

FTR 1200 specifications	Sportster S specifications
Variant Name	Black Smoke	STD
On Road Price	22.17 Lakh Price Breakup	18.86 Lakh Price Breakup
User Rating	-	4.6 7 Reviews
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 Litres	11.8 Litres
Engine Displacement	1203 cc	1252 cc

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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

FTR 1200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres	Sportster S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Braking System	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type	-	Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size	-	320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36
Front Wheel Size	-	17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	-	Yes
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42
Rear Wheel Size	-	16
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	ZSachFullAdjustablInverteTelescopiCartridgFork	4minverteforwitcompression
Rear Suspension	ZF Sachs Fully Adjustable Piggyback IFP / 120mm	Linkage-mounted& piggyback moNoshock with compression& rebound and hydraulic spring preload adjustability
Front Tyre Size	120/70 ZR17	160/70 - R17

Instrumentation

FTR 1200 Instrumentation	Sportster S Instrumentation
Riding Modes Switch	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen Display	-	No
Fuel level guage	Yes	Yes
Gear Indicator	-	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital

Exterior

FTR 1200 Exterior	Sportster S Exterior
Daytime Running Lights	-	Yes
LED headlight	-	Yes

Warranty

FTR 1200 Warranty	Sportster S Warranty
Basic Warranty	-	2 Years or Unlimited km

Body & Suspension

FTR 1200 Body & Suspension	Sportster S Body & Suspension
Colors	FTR 1200 Colours	Sportster S Colours
Images	FTR 1200 Images	Sportster S Images
Frame Type	-	High Strength Low Alloy Wheel Trellis Frame

Engine & Transmission

FTR 1200 Engine & Transmission	Sportster S Engine & Transmission
Gear Shifting Pattern	-	1 Down 5 Up
Spark Plugs	-	2 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity	1203 cc	1252 cc
Engine Type	Liquid Cooled V-Twin	Revolution® Max 1250T
No. of Cylinders	-	2
No. of valves per cylinder	-	4
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Battery Capacity	-	0.144 kwh
Top Speed	147 kmph	194 kmph
Bore x Stroke	102 mm x 73.6 mm	105 mm x 72.3 mm
Configuration	Twin Cylinder	Twin Cylinder
Cooling type	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Fuelling	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Max Power	124.7 PS	120.69 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque	118 Nm @ 6000 rpm	125 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

FTR 1200 Comfort & Convenience	Sportster S Comfort & Convenience
Average Speed Indicator	-	No
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Front Storage Box	-	No
Geo Fencing	-	No
Low Battery Indicator	-	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	-	Yes
Pillion Backrest	-	No
Pillion Footrest	-	No
Riding Modes	-	3
Service Reminder Indicator	-	Yes
Under Seat Storage	-	No
GPS & Navigation	-	Yes
Console Type	Semi-Digital	Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator	-	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	-	Yes

Safety

FTR 1200 Safety	Sportster S Safety
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Hazard Warning Indicator	-	Yes
Hazard Warning Switch	-	Yes
Radial Tyres	-	Yes
Side Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	-	Yes
Pillion Grabrail	-	No
Turn Signal	-	LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system	Yes	Yes
Power Modes	-	3
Slipper Clutch	-	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System	Yes	Yes

Dimensions & Capacity

FTR 1200 Dimensions & Capacity	Sportster S Dimensions & Capacity
Length	2223 mm	2270 mm
Width	830 mm	843 mm
Height	1295 mm	1089 mm
Wheelbase	1525 mm	1520 mm
Ground Clearance	165 mm	90 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 Litres	11.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity	2.8 Litres	4.49 Litres
Body Type	Sports Bike	Cruiser
Seat Height	-	765 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight	-	225 kg

Entertainment & Communication

FTR 1200 Entertainment & Communication	Sportster S Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)	-	Yes

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Detailed Comparison of Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 and Harley-Davidson Sportster S

Safety

FTR 1200 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System. Sportster S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

Transmission

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Sportster S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Indian Motorcycle FTR 1200 has a 13 Litres fuel tank with 1295 mm seat height. Harley-Davidson Sportster S has 1089 mm seat height and 11.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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