Recently victorious in the unpredictable Rallye Monte-Carlo and second in the Dakar Rally , at the age of 47 , Sébastien Loeb has once again shown his high level of competitiveness after having reigned supreme in the World Rally Championship for nine years , he sets records and tries all disciplines : World Touring Car Championship , Pikes Peak , Rallye Cross , Dakar Rally , Xtreme E .
The champion tries and discovers different worlds and each time he shows his exceptional driving qualities . What is less known is that Sébastien Loeb discovered his passion for motorsports on a moped , taking part in regional races and even trying his hand at high-speed motorcycling on race circuits and in enduro .
The collaboration with Indian Motorcycle comes to seal this desire for discovery , while Loeb has already been able to test many motorcycles , it is with Indian that the partnership was written . Indian and Loeb share this taste for competition and pushing the limits . In Flat Track for Indian with five back-to-back American Championships and multiple French titles with Wilfried Delestre , and onboard four-wheeled vehicles for Loeb .
" We are delighted to collaborate with Sébastien Loeb , who is a charismatic and talented personality ," explained Pierre Audion , Indian Motorcycle National Manager , France . " During our meeting , I discovered a real enthusiast , of cars of course , but also of two-wheelers , especially motorcycles with character like the FTR . I am very happy with this new partnership which goes against the grain of Sébastien ' s traditional universe .
Basing this partnership on the Indian FTR is a natural fit , it is a motorcycle with a unique style and performance , everything that Sébastien was looking for in his future motorcycle .”
The result of a perfect balance between style and performance , the FTR R Carbon is the ideal motorcycle for daily commuting in the week and for leisure at the weekend . Recognisable thanks to its unique lines , riders quickly appreciate its ultra-torquey engine , its great handling , and its premium technology such as Öhlins suspension , Brembo brakes , dynamic traction control or even the three riding modes . Sportiness and character , the ideal motorcycle for a nine-time world champion .
“ I am very happy to collaborate with Indian , I am seen more often behind the wheel than the handlebars , but I have always ridden to experience different sensations ," enthused Loeb . " I love riding whenever I get the chance , whether on the track or on the road , and the FTR has all the qualities necessary to have fun at any pace . In addition to the motorcycle , the spirit and the universe of Indian Motorcycle are part of a great openness and originality , and that suits me well .”
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