is a madstad, and a sound system, and a custom exhaust, and it's down the road.:thumbup:
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is a madstad, and a sound system, and a custom exhaust, and it's down the road.:thumbup:
Good analysis on the RS market. It will be interesting to see if this replaces the RS or becomes a fourth model at the bottom end of the price range. Based on the minimalist approach, it sure looks like it could be the latter, leaving the RS intact, though maybe with the 1330. If someone could move to a really cool looking 3-wheeler for around $10K, they were cross-shopping from the 750-1300cc class cruiser market, also generally in the same price range. Especially the metric cruiser market. The styling might grab some HD riders, too, but I think the lower end metric cruisers are the target, if the price is right. It's a much more interesting proposition to consider similar (or better) features, eg ABS, for the same price tag, rather than a 50% or more premium to move to 3-wheels, as required with any of the other Spyder models.
if the F3 is priced to attract the cruiser market, then those folks probably aren't cross-shopping the Slingshot. IIRC, the Slingshot is going for at least $20K. I think the Slingshot shoppers are more likely to cross-shop the RS or ST (and RT, to a lesser extent).
Since I came from a metric cruiser before the BMW (and the Spyder was my other choice), the F3 really has me interested. I love the bad a$$ looks of the F3. I want something that will look great either around town, on a 200-mile RTL, or on a 700-mile day riding cross country. That drives a few more requirements for me, like removable saddlebags, Sirius XM, and Bluetooth, along with a windscreen. Time will tell if I can get all of that on an F3...
if the price is right, I think BRP will have a home run with the F3. If someone is looking for a Honda Shadow Aero or Interstate, or similar, I bet they give the F3 more than a second look. If it's in the same price class as an RS, then they may not. YMMV...
I'm loving this thing!
This is going to make the Spyder even cooler, crossing more lines and welcoming more riders both young and old !!!!!! I'm so pumped ! This ain't no low end cheap model this is bad a$$
Had to come out of retirement for this one ! Haters are going to hate and it's not for every one but this added more attitude and horsepower muscle car look that will broaden the Spyder family !!! Way to go brp thank you thank you ,
like it or love it I'm ready for more models and more pro Spyder people....., if your hating on this then your hating on a grow family!!!!
F3 you are loved and welcomed! Can't wait to meet you !!!
Excited excited excited!
I like it :thumbup:
I don't think the sport model should have a cruiser style saddle and bars but think it will do well" sorry though not rushing out and trading mine in. Like the open look, resembles more like a motorcycle.
be curious to see how mucin that one weighs
Is there any place that this say it is the RS model ,is it possible this is the next ST?
It looks like a 3 wheeled version of the Ducati Diavel!
I like it. The wheels -to me - look similar in design to dodge challenger wheels. No doubt there will be bags and windshields galore offered as accessories. The orange and black reminds me of the hood on a Moto-Ski bullet. The shape of the grill reminds me of an early RT prototype pic. In slide 13 they caught a sliver of the back end of what looks like an RT. Not much too go on but something looks different. Overall I think this is a winner for BRP...... that is if it is an actual production machine.
I think SS or GT would be more fitting. :thumbup: Does anyone else think it looks like the rider sits waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyy back? Or is it me? :dontknow: Tom :trike:
After several hours, it is interesting to look at all the opinions that have come up, the sides that are being taken, and the comments good and bad.
If the model shown is an addition to the line, I see a lot of new people coming aboard with the product.
I am not going to be a convert because I am the RT type of customer. I do like the aggressive looks and I do think the new front end is very cool looking.
The boss mentioned that this can be a pallet to make it up your way. I did that with my 2008 GS and had a blast with it.
I guess that it is going to be an interesting month and we find out the actual information then.
Happy speculating until then.
Was dabbling with the photos a bit.
When magnified, it sure looks like the fuel tank in between your legs and up high. Typical moto style.
As for the glimpse of the RT, too difficult to tell. Almost looks more like the current version just in a red paint job. Really not sure though.
PK
Looks like they moved the rider back about 4 inches, the swingarm pivot on the earlier models is around even with the rider's spine, on the new ones, it's way forward. Don't know if I'd want to try some of the twisties on this one, have to relearn ryding all over again.
john
this will be my next one.. I'm one of those blue haired guys
http://youtu.be/iO6SoC6u_XI
Baskin Robbins were on to something...not everyone likes the same flavor. :doorag:
Sorry but I was hoping for something more sporty. This is not sporty. This is a reverse trike 'cruiser.' If I wanted a Harley I would buy a Harley. I don't like Harley's and I resent BRP building this in place of a go fast handling RS. If this one was in the lineup in addition to a go fast RS then I would have no problem with it.
It looks like the bike from the Judge Dredd movie remake.
I ve owned both an 08' GS and a '10 RT. By far, the 08 being the most fun to ride. I may consider one of these '15 models to drag behind the motorhome. (We are going full time in the coach in October)
I m happy that BRP is targeting a different audience. :)
UGLY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My RT 2010 will become to be a collector !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!