Indian motorcycle is marking the 100th anniversary of the Scout model with a NOS custom drag bike with a dustbin fairing that looks like an old jet fighter plane.
The Appaloosa, named after America’s fast horse breed, is based on the popular FTR 1200.
It will compete in the quirky Sultans of Sprint series throughout Europe this northern summer.
The jet fighter-esque custom was piloted at the first event in Monza last weekend by Randy Mamola who came second in four 500cc GP championships in the 1980s.
It will also be raced in June and August events and be displayed at various shows such as France’s Wheels and Waves festival in June.
NOS horsepower
Appaloossa is based on the new FTR 1200, but with a nitrous oxide system for drag racing boost to 130 horsepower, up from the FTR’s 100hp.
It was built by Brice Hennebert of Workhorse Speedshop in Belgium who cut and narrowed the tank to 2.5-litre capacity for sprint races.
They also had to swap the belt drive for a chain to handle the extra power and extend the rear swingarm to keep it on the ground.
Appaloosa also features Öhlins STX 36 piggyback rear shock absorbers, Retro 43 front forks and steering damper.
Bringing the NOS-powered drag racer to a stop are Beringer 4D brakes.
FTR 1200
No, we don’t expect this will be the basis for a future FTR1200 variant, but we do expect more models in this popular family.
Meanwhile, the FTR 1200 is about to arrive in Australian showrooms in a basic model in black for $20,995 ride away and the FTR 1200 S in red and grey or titanium and black for $22,995.
It will also be available in a Race-Replica paint scheme with red frame matching the FTR750 race bike starting at $24,995 ride away in Australia. It comes standard with an Akrapovic exhaust.
Source: MotorbikeWriter.com