The PaddockNew Motorcycles 2023

Indian FTR 1200

The world’s only big bore factory street tracker is back with an expanded four-bike lineup for ‘23, making Indian’s tasty FTR 1200 even more attractive to buyers. The welded trellis frame remains, though the addition last year of 17” wheels, replacing the oddball 18” rear and 19” front set-up of earlier models, is gone. This makes cornering and direction changes more accurate while that wonderful thrumming eight-valve, water-cooled V-twin engine is as pleasing as ever. The FTR’s new models include the R Carbon edition that’s generously sprinkled with the light-

Bmw R 1250 R

We were blow straight away by BMW’s blisteringly fast S 1000 R super naked (issue #83) but for those seeking a less frantic, demanding slice of German technology, look no further than the sporttouring R 1250 R. This versatile machine features BMW’s venerated aircooled Boxer twin engine cradled in a spare combination steel trellis and stressed-engine chassis. Bristling with the latest tech that helps the Boxer run smooth and very powerfully, the 1250cc twin pulses out an impressive 136 rear wheel horses, but manages to do so while being environmentally clean and seriously fuel efficient. Integral ABS is standard as are traction control and racy blue and white paint reminiscent of BMW’s World Superbikes. There’s USB charging for rider and passenger, a Bluetooth-enabled full-color dash plus heated seats and handgrips. Handling is typically BMW inch-perfect thanks to lightweight 17” cast aluminum wheels with Brembo radial stoppers, inverted 43mm front forks and a Paralever rear shock with 5.5” of travel. From $14,995.