Indian Silver Arrow vs Indian FTR (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Indian Silver Arrowstacks up against the Indian FTR. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIndian Silver ArrowIndian FTR
Model year19492016
Price
Engine220 cc223 cc
Horsepower21 hp
Torque18 Nm
Weight119 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity1.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires120/90-18 / 120/90-18

Indian Silver Arrow vs Indian FTR — which should you buy?

Picking between the Indian Silver Arrow and the Indian FTR usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Indian Silver Arrow brings its published horsepower, while the Indian FTR counters with 21 hp at 119 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: