Indian FTR Sport (1203cc Street Tracker) — OEM Fluid, Tire Pressure & Maintenance Specs
1,203cc Liquid-Cooled 60° V-Twin DOHC 8-Valve (Chain Drive) · Source: Indian FTR Sport (1203cc Street Tracker) (2023–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications
According to the Indian FTR Sport (1203cc Street Tracker) (2023–Present) Official Owner’s Manual Maintenance Specifications, the 2023–Present Indian FTR Sport (1203cc Street Tracker) (chassis FTR 1203 Trellis Frame) requires 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) of SAE 15W-60 (JASO MA2, Indian Full Synthetic 15W-60 JASO MA2) engine oil for a drain-only change and 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) with filter service (Indian 2521421 / HF198). Standard solo cold tire pressure is 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI front (120/70ZR17 58W) and 276 kPa / 2.76 bar / 40 PSI rear (180/55ZR17 73W), paired with 2× NGK MR8F /REA8MCX spark plug(s) and a YTX14AH-BS / YIX20HL battery.
Drain only: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt)
R 276 kPa (2.76 bar)
Est. Range: ~215 km (134 mi)
1. Engine Lubrication, Filter & Clutch Specifications
| Clutch Architecture | Wet Multi-Plate Manual Clutch NEVER use JASO MB |
|---|---|
| Recommended Viscosity & Grade | SAE 15W-60 · JASO MA2 · Indian Full Synthetic 15W-60 JASO MA2 |
| Oil Volume (Drain / With Filter / Overhaul) |
• Drain only: 3.1 L (3.28 US qt) • With filter/strainer: 3.3 L (3.49 US qt) • Complete dry overhaul: 3.8 L (4.02 US qt) |
| OEM Oil Filter Code & Type | Indian 2521421 / HF198 |
| Correct Oil Level Check Method | Hold bike upright on level ground 3–5 min after warm shutdown; read crankcase sight glass |
| Oil Drain Bolt Torque | 20 N·m (14.8 lb-ft / 2.04 kgf·m) — Use fresh crush washer |
2. Cold Tire Pressures, Wheels, Ignition & Drivetrain
| Front / Rear OEM Tire Sizes | Front: 120/70ZR17 58W · Rear: 180/55ZR17 73W (Tubeless) |
|---|---|
| Cold Tire Pressure — Solo Riding |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 276 kPa / 2.76 bar / 40 PSI |
| Cold Tire Pressure — 2-Up / Loaded Touring |
Front: 248 kPa / 2.48 bar / 36 PSI Rear: 290 kPa / 2.90 bar / 42 PSI |
| OEM Spark Plug & Quantity | NGK MR8F /REA8MCX × 2 (Gap: 0.8 mm) |
| OEM Battery Code & Rating | YTX14AH-BS / YIX20HL (12V 12–18Ah Heavy-Duty AGM) |
| Final Drive Maintenance | 525 Sealed X-Ring Chain — Maintain 25–30 mm slack and lubricate regularly |
| Brake Fluid & Coolant | DOT 4 · OAT ethylene-glycol coolant for aluminum radiators (50:50 premix) |
3. Ergonomics, Range & Scheduled Service Intervals
| Displacement · Max Power · Peak Torque | 1203 cc · 120 hp @ 7,750 rpm · 118 N·m (87.0 lb-ft) @ 6,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Seat Height & Wet Curb Weight | 780 mm (30.7 in) · 237 kg (522 lbs) |
| Fuel Tank & Est. Real-World Range | 13 L (3.4 US gal) · ~16.5 km/L → ~215 km (134 mi) |
| OEM Scheduled Maintenance Intervals |
• First Break-In: 800 km • Engine Oil / Filter: 8,000 km / 8,000 km • Air Filter / Spark Plug: 24,000 km / 32,000 km • Valve Clearance Check: 32,000 km |
4. Generation Cutoffs & Real-World Wrenching Gotchas
Model-Year & Chassis Generation Notes
Succeeding the FTR S in 2023, the FTR Sport adds a number-plate flyscreen, chin spoiler, rear seat cowl, 4-inch round touchscreen RIDE COMMAND, and fully adjustable ZF Sachs suspension.
Oil & Clutch Mechanical Engineering Note
Runs the dedicated FTR 3.3 L SAE 15W-60 JASO MA2 sump checked upright via sight glass and drives its 17-inch rear wheel through a 525 X-ring chain.