In collaboration with designer of custom high-performance motorcycles Roland Sands, Indian Motorcycles takes the covers off the Indian FTR x RSD Super Hooligan. Under the aegis of Rolands Sands Design (RSD), the FTR x RSD Super Hooligan celebrates flat track racing and the hooligan lifestyle. This ethos is a “run-what-ya-brung,” bar-banging spirit of unbridled, fearless freedom found in this style of motorcycle racing, according to the Indian Motorcycles press release. What we like about it is the stripped down, bare bones motorcycle that actually provides performance which is equal parts thrilling and scary.
Based on the Indian FTR, the Super
Hooligan features Black Metallic bodywork with authentic Super Hooligan race
graphics. This is complemented by a red frame with matching wheels featuring
gold accents, and Indian Motorcycle Racing’s No 1 championship logo on the
front and side number plates. The underpinnings of the Super Hooligan is the
FTR R Carbon, which comes with Ohlins suspension and dual-disc Brembo brakes in
front. Akrapovic provides the exhaust and heat shield, while Gilles Tooling
parts, including adjustable rear-sets, oil cap, radiator cap, and bar-end
weights, add to the character of the Super Hooligan.
A 101 mm diameter touchscreen LCD display
includes Indian Motorcycles’ Ride Command interface with Bluetooth connection
to the rider’s smartphone. Functionality includes tracking ride routes, keeping
up to date with automated alerts of the motorcycle’s maintenance and health as
well as displaying all the necessary information. Adding to authenticity, the
Super Hooligan features race team sponsors’ logos on its rear seat cowl.
Additional graphics for the radiator shroud, front fender, and front forks are
supplied for optional application.
Only 300 units of the FTR x RSD Super
Hooligan will be built for sale, with each unit individually numbered. Of
these, only 150 are destined for the international market.
