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New BRP patents
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So is it the new under $10K unit due later this year or an upgraded sporty model?
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2019 Ryker Rally
2014 Suzuki V Strom 650
2020 CSC TT 250
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The swing arm looks like it might be hiding a shaft drive!
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
The swing arm looks like it might be hiding a shaft drive!
I think you may be right.
2018 F3 LIMITED
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Originally Posted by Highwayman2013
So is it the new under $10K unit due later this year or an upgraded sporty model?
Could be.
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Past bikes
2010 RS - Sold
2012 RT - Sold
2014 RT - Testing completed
2016 F3-T Audio package - Sold
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Well if it is Shaft drive, I'd wait a couple years before buying one!
BRP engineers won't get it right the first time for sure unless they look at Honda and BMW.
Loved my R1100RT BMW.
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I don't believe these were filed to "shelve" it. The drawings show mounting points, bosses and tabs on some of the pieces which to me means there is a full 3D model of the design developed to the point of functional. That doesn't mean everything you see here will be in the final product but it makes no sense to refine a design to the functional level and then not use any of it.
Actually reminds me of the Daytona turbo concept they showed. If so that might be bad for people like me because thats a cruiser seating position.
https://www.cycleworld.com/2016/02/1...led-in-daytona
http://atvscene.com/can-am-unveils-a...onal-speedway/
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Speaking of patents I really dont think the only potential vehicle for this new double clutch if it falls into BRP hands is the SXS's only.
http://sxsblog.com/dual-clutch-time/
Seems to me thats a lot of fun that not should be ignored by several BRP vehicles.
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Shaft Drive?
Originally Posted by Netminder
Agree with all the above, but still think a shaft drive would be nice! Unbelievably we are already pushing 40k (36 for a limited)here in Canada, which I still do not understand, considering we make them here! So we would probably be pushing 45k! And as Akspyderman said , that would put me out of the running!
I don't think there's anything wrong with an Aramid belt drive. Harley Davidson has had them for awhile now. They're quiet, never needs lubrication, and are less costly to replace than a shaft drive. I've had, five Honda Gold Wings since 1977, and the shaft drives have performed flawlessly. But a belt drive offers a less expensive, equally reliable alternative. But I think no one will argue the point, that both belt and shaft drive, are far superior to anything requiring a chain.
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Originally Posted by WilderThomas
I don't think there's anything wrong with an Aramid belt drive. Harley Davidson has had them for awhile now. They're quiet, never needs lubrication, and are less costly to replace than a shaft drive. I've had, five Honda Gold Wings since 1977, and the shaft drives have performed flawlessly. But a belt drive offers a less expensive, equally reliable alternative. But I think no one will argue the point, that both belt and shaft drive, are far superior to anything requiring a chain.
Agree that belt drive is a lot better than chain. Only issue with belts is when stones getting into them. Have lost one belt that way and my current belt has a little damage from the same. Mine does do quite a bit of gravel roads, don't have much option around here. Shaft drive would sort that and on the Spyder you wouldn't get the torque twist you get on bikes.
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This has been seen in here twice already in the past week... But it's always good to have it popping up again, as a reminder of what might be coming!
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