Indian FTR 1200 Sport versus Ducati Scrambler 1100
Indian FTR 1200 Sport
Ducati Scrambler 1100
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
- Engine
- Valency
- Chassis
- Display / Operation
- Engine
- Sound
- Material
- Processing
- Pillion suitability
- Price
Dimensions & Weight
Length : 2.223 mm Height : 1.295 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 237 (max: 430 ) kg
Length : 2.190 mm Height : 1.330 mm
Seat : 810 mm
Weight : 206 (max: 390 ) kg
Engine
Displacement: 1.203 ccm
Hub: 74 mm
Hole: 102 mm
Cooling: flüssig
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 1.079 ccm
Hub: 71 mm
Hole: 98 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Performance
Performance: 123 HP at 8.250 U/Min
Torque: 118 NM bei 6.000 U/Min Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 6 l
Reach: 220 km
Performance: 86 HP at 7.500 U/Min
Torque: 88 NM bei 4.750 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 5 l
Reach: 280 km
Chassis
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Sachs USD 43mm fork, fully adjustable (travel 120 mm) Rear suspension:
Sachs mono strut without linkage, fully adjustable (travel 120 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 120/70ZR17 58W
Rear tyres: 180/55ZR17 73W
Tubular space frame (steel) Front suspension:
Upside-down fork, adjustable (travel 150 mm) Rear suspension:
Adjustable central strut (travel 150 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm made of aluminium Tyres at the front: MT 60 RS 120/70 ZR18
Rear tyres: MT 60 RS 180/55 ZR17
Brakes
Double brake discs, Brembo 4-piston fixed caliper (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, Brembo two-piston fixed caliper (∅ 260 mm)
Double disc (∅ 320 mm) Rear brake
Single disc (∅ 245 mm)
It goes without Scrambler
So what is the Indian territory? Long journeys rather not. This is countered by the tank, which only lasts 13 litres (but beautiful), the already mentioned lack of windscreen and the fact that the socialite is not exactly spoiled. On the square in the second row it is called for suffering, it is scarce, and the footrests are very high.
Here, too, our Fast Tracker resembled the scrambers of the competition. Personally, I would never buy a Scrambler: whether It was Ducati,Triumph or BMW – I was on the motorcycle with everyone. The Indian, on the other hand, knows how to integrate the driver very nicely, he is more strongly than in the competition in the vehicle.
Now I would have to raise just under 16,000 euros for a typical second or hobby bike ... it is already beautiful and in its pulling power ... but I repeat myself, that is why we are now at the end of it. Verdict: Everyone has a scrambler, only Indian don't. Don't worry: there is the FTR 1200 S.
The test bike was provided to us by Legendary Motorcycles in Hamburg.
Conclusion
The Ducati Scrambler has a special position in the Italian model range: it reassures the driver. At the same time, it delivers a very different kind of pleasure tours, which is more aimed at cruising. For this, it dispenses with high utility value (and, by the way, also a higher off-road suitability). Intermediate sprints on country roads and in the city are their precincts, with bollerning sound it goes ahead. Those who have fun, who finally want to recognize the meaning of V2 engines and those with the sense of emotion can rejoice over the Scrambler. A Ducati? Yes, but for some it is the black sheep in the family, for others the only Ducati they want to buy. Feat: It does not have much competition, there are mainly the BMW R nineT Scrambler and various Triumph models on the market.Last note: The 1100 is on the price list with 12,990 euros, while the little sister with 75 hp is available from just under 8,000. A hefty extra charge for 11 more-hp - but if you can, you should treat yourself to it.
The test bike was kindly provided by Ducati Hamburg.
