Indian FTR and FTR 1200 Key Replacement

Quick answerThe Indian FTR uses a conventional cut key, with no fob and no PIN. Its ignition switch also locks the steering, so a lost key can leave the bike locked in place. A new key can often be made at the bike for the existing lock, once ownership is confirmed.

Indian FTR and FTR 1200 key quick facts

The FTR ignition switch has four positions: steering lock, OFF, RUN and PARK.
The steering lock is part of the ignition switch, engaged by pressing the key in while turning from OFF to LOCK.
In PARK the taillight, front position lamp, indicator lights and license plate light are on and the key can be removed.
The key identification number is stamped on the metal key tag attached to the key ring.
Indian states that if both keys are lost, the ignition switch and lockset must be replaced.

Indian FTR and FTR 1200 key types by year

Years	Models	Key type	Chip	Notes
2019 onward	FTR 1200, FTR, FTR Rally, FTR S, FTR R Carbon	conventional cut key	no	Four-position ignition and light key switch with integrated steering lock. No fob or PIN.

A keyed Indian, with the steering lock in the switch

The FTR sits on the keyed side of Indian's lineup. Its owner's manual describes an ignition and light key switch and a key identification number, with no fob, PIN or security system. What sets it apart from the Scout is the switch itself. The Scout's steering lock, where fitted, is a separate lock. On the FTR the steering lock is one of four positions on the ignition switch.

LOCK: from OFF, press the key in while turning to LOCK, then remove the key. The handlebars cannot be turned.
OFF: electrics off.
RUN: the riding position. The headlight comes on automatically with the engine.
PARK: press the key in while turning. Taillight, front position lamp, indicators and plate light are lit, accessories work, and the key can be removed.

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Why a lost FTR key is harder to live with

Indian tells FTR owners to use the LOCK position whenever the bike is left unattended. That is good practice, and it also means most FTRs are parked with the bars locked. Lose the key in that state and the bike cannot be steered, so pushing it home or winching it straight onto a trailer is not simple. Making the key where the bike stands avoids that problem.

The PARK position is the other thing to know. The key comes out with the lights still on, so a bike left in PARK by mistake can have a flat battery by morning. If your FTR is dead and the key was in your pocket all night, check which position the switch was left in before suspecting the ignition.

Key number and spare keys

The manual says the key identification number is stamped on the metal key tag attached to the key ring, and that you should give that number to an Indian Motorcycle dealer if the ignition key ever needs replacing. Record it on the Identification Number Record page in the manual, then keep the tag off the key ring and at home. With a working key, a spare is cut to match it, and having one made before you need it is far cheaper than any lost-key visit.

When every key is lost

Indian's help center states that when both keys to a keyed model are lost, the ignition switch and lockset must be replaced. On the FTR that also means replacing the lock that secures the steering, and transporting a bike that may be locked.

A mobile visit is the other route. We confirm ownership with your photo ID and the registration or title, use the key number from the tag if you have it, or work from the lock if you do not, then cut a key and check it in all four switch positions, including the steering lock. If the switch itself is worn or damaged, we will tell you whether repair or replacement makes more sense before any work starts.

Where to find the key code

The key identification number is stamped on the metal key tag attached to the key ring. The owner's manual has an Identification Number Record page where it can be written down.

What to have ready

Have this ready when you call or text

Year, make and model of the bike
Where the bike is parked
Whether you have any working key, a broken key or a key code
Photo ID and registration or title (we verify ownership before making a key)

Indian FTR and FTR 1200 key FAQ

Does the Indian FTR have a key fob?

No. The FTR owner's manual describes a keyed ignition switch, with no keyless ignition, fob or PIN.

How does the FTR steering lock work?

It is a position on the ignition switch. From OFF you press the key in and turn to LOCK, then remove the key, and the handlebars cannot be turned.

My FTR is steering locked and I have no key. Does it need a tow?

Not necessarily. A key can often be made on site for the existing lock, which releases the steering without moving the bike. We need photo ID and the registration or title first.

Where is the key code on an FTR?

On the metal tag supplied on the key ring. If the tag is gone, check the record page in the owner's manual in case a previous owner wrote it down.

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Page last updated November 14, 2026.