2018 RT new or different

[Dray]

What are the improvements/changes to the 2018 RT that would make it a better buy
over a 2017 RT? My curious pea brain is getting the better of me. Does the engine still
sound like a box of rocks in a cement mixer?

DRay

[Cruzr Joe]

What are the improvements/changes to the 2018 RT that would make it a better buy
over a 2017 RT? My curious pea brain is getting the better of me. Does the engine still
sound like a box of rocks in a cement mixer?

DRay

The he only difference that I can tell is the new digital dash system and it is nice but when you use the BRP connect feature it is quirky. The rest of the bike is the same except for a few items that have changed from locations ( electric brake etc).

cruzr joe

[Bob Denman]

Since you obviously don't like the sound of the engine: your mind was made up before you posted anything...

[al0vely]

If you don't like the engine - the Spyder isn't for you.

I like the sound - it purrs and doesn't shake and rattle you to death.

[Dray]

Well, I had a 2015 F3S and now have a 2017 F3L and both engines are noisy and I
was told that is the nature of the beast. In having a running discussion with a
friend I ride with that has a 2014 RT and is considering getting one of the newer mentioned
scoots I was/am curious about the difference between the two years. Naturally a 2017
would be cheaper to purchase. So, based on the first reply, I assume that the new dash
is the only real difference?
In regards to the noisy motor, I do think they could have done a better job of building a quieter motor.
I do love the way it runs. All things considered I should have kept the 2015. It was an absolute hotrod.
I am going to go take a test ride on the 2018 Goldwing with the seven speed tranny. should be one heck
of a road bike.

Thanks

Dray

[Bob Denman]

The RT engines are quieter due to the bodywork...

[spydernatic]

IMHO I would buy a 2017 it will be cheaper...I am sure you can get $6000 off a 2017 at this time (I did last year) now if you can wait I would only buy 2018 when all the new dash problems with connectivity and the apps start working better then and only then would I consider a 2018 ( I would wait for a 2019 model)

[ARtraveler]

It looks like new, improved dash. Which they have not figured out yet. See current threads.

From a current thread on the improved dash...

"I'll bet BRP Cares will just refer you to your dealer. And you dealer has already admitted that they don't know what they're doing. Let us know how you make out. Good luck."

New improved prices.

I would be getting a 2017. 2019 or later for the new and improved version. I have come about 180 degrees since I started this in 2008.

For 30 grand--I expect them to be WOW from the get go.