Indian Unveils New AMA Pro Flat Track Racer at Sturgis

Indian Scout FTR750 AMA Pro Flat Track Racer. (Photo: Indian Motorcycle)
Indian Scout FTR750 AMA Pro Flat Track Racer. (Photo: Indian Motorcycle)

Indian Motorcycle unleashed its all-new Indian Scout FTR750 at the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The event is the latest milestone in the historic return to professional flat track racing for the brand.

The Indian Scout FTR750 was revealed at the “Motorcycles as Art” industry event that took place at the famed Buffalo Chip in Sturgis. Special guests on-hand were the two surviving members of the legendary Indian “Wrecking Crew”, Bobby Hill and Bill Tuman, both of whom are AMA Hall of Fame members. The third member of the Wrecking Crew, Ernie Beckman, passed away in 1999. The motorcycle featured the #51 number plate of Bill Tuman, as a tribute to the last rider to win a Grand National Championship on an Indian in 1953.

“A heritage of racing and winning is in the lifeblood of this brand, and everyone in attendance was clearly proud to be a part of this important moment in the historic return of Indian Motorcycle to professional flat track racing,” said President of Motorcycles Steve Menneto. “We have an incredible team of engineers and designers working on this initiative, and all of us are deeply committed to building a world-class racing program that will live up to our legendary history on the track.”

Indian Scout FTR750 AMA Pro Flat Track Racer. (Photo: Indian Motorcycle)
Indian Scout FTR750 AMA Pro Flat Track Racer. (Photo: Indian Motorcycle)

The all-new Indian Scout FTR750 features a high-revving, race-spec V-Twin engine developed in-house, and is wrapped in a unique steel frame that allows for a tight wheelbase, large, centrally located airbox and unique lightweight carbon fiber body.  The design of the race-only bike reflects the heritage of key Indian racing models from history, including the Big Base Scout, an historic bike that won in Daytona, dominated events across the country and is still raced in Vintage competition today.

More information on the race-only Indian Scout FTR750 will be made in the future. The motorcycle will be on display in the AMA Paddock at the Black Hills Speedway during the fans’ walk, and will be shown in the Indian Motorcycle factory display on Lazelle Street through the rally week.

2 COMMENTS

  1. Hi, FTR-750 Scout (Indian) ; what about a street model ? I will buy one ! I own a 2011 Honda VT 750 RS Shadow . Production for only 4 yrs. . Would be perfect, if only It had a 6-Speed & a Crankshaft Balancer. Oh well, I still Love “Cheyenne” ; I have room for a 750 Scout. Thanks ; Randy <

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