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    Its a Spyder wannabe....I love the write-up on thiers.

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    Ha ha, wow, $7000 for something that is most likely going to fall apart in no time and have no parts support. 250cc, 17 hp and a claimed 85 mph? Must be on a serious downhill .

    I've done the knock off kids quad thing once, never again..
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    New design and nicer touch than other 250cc touring trikes. We have all seen the classic touring 250cc mopeds around. What about changing to a new design that is both sporty and has the class of any touring moped with yes, thress wheels! You know you have seen them on the roads and every IS watching. Well, "those" guys paid about $18,000 for theirs?~? for a trike??? Sounds like the only thing they have is bragging rights till you pull up next to one at the stop light and you'll laugh knowing you still have $11,000 left. Yea, and YOU can get on board for arond $6999.99 DELIVERED! Did you know in most states you DO NOT need a motorcycle license to drive a 3 wheel machine? Jut an old fashion driver license will do. What are YOU waiting for? Give us a call today to get your dream rolling! Collectors and skeptics watch our affordable cycles take over your over priced trikes!
    What a laugh! Hope they like eating dust.

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    It'll probably do 85, my 250 scooter will barely, at full throttle, me in a full tuck with a tail wind. Seen this for a year or so, but never saw it for sale. Guess they finally got here by the slow boat from China. For maybe $3k, it would be a fun diversion. At that price, they're dreaming.
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    [quote=dave01;137150]Its a Spyder wannabe....
    What a joke...
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    some assembly required...
    i hope one does pull up next to me.
    6 states down 42 states to go

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    "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."

    But 'Touring Water'??? Where do the Chinese companies come up with these names? They could have used Arachnid.
    Last edited by QuadManiac; 08-30-2009 at 11:38 AM.
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    Happy Spyder Owner!

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    Quote Originally Posted by aka1004 View Post
    some assembly required...
    i hope one does pull up next to me.
    A spyder can smoke almost anything. I'd love to see one pull up next to me at a light.


    Grandma's Hoverround might even be able to take it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by NewRider View Post
    "Never criticize another man, until you have walked a mile in his shoes".

    If you haven't ridden one, who are some of you to pop off the usual bigoted "if it's Chinese, it must be crap" malarkey? They may well be quite nice little machines.

    no reason to be haters.. it is what it is. it should be a fun toy to have as well... I would buy it. with a 250cc and the stability of a 3 wheeler, is way safer than getting a scooter...

    most of you are missing the point. A lot of people dont have the resources to buy a spyder, this is an alternate choice for them to have fun just like a spyder owner... If BRP was intelligent enough, they would make the Spyder available in different sizes just like any other counterparts do with the bikes... 600cc, 750cc, 1000cc, 1300cc, etc...


    Quote Originally Posted by jvicker View Post
    A spyder can smoke almost anything. I'd love to see one pull up next to me at a light.


    Grandma's Hoverround might even be able to take it.
    the spyder is not fast.

    how can you compare the spyder to a 250cc??? it shows how much you really know...


    how would you like any sports bike to pull next to you on a light and do the exact same thing ? and i am not talking about a 1000cc. or a Hayabusa 1300cc... Even the 600cc like the Yamaha R6/ Suzuki GSX-R 600/ Ninja 600 will smoke you...
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    / Vehicle Dimensions & Weights /
    SPYDER 250cc CRAP
    Dry vehicle weight....................697 lbs (316 kg) 363.8 lbs
    Front storage capacity.............2,685 in3 (44 l) NA
    Front max load capacity...........30 lbs (15.9 kg) NA
    Total vehicle load allowed........440 lbs (200 kg) 313 lbs
    Fuel capacity............................7.13 US gal (27 l) 3.2 Gals
    Vehicle overall height...............45.1 in 48.3 in
    Vehicle overall length...............105 in 81.5 in
    Vehicle overall width................59.3 in 48.4 in

    250cc CRAP
    NO stability control
    NO antilock brakes
    NO power steering
    About 1/5 horsepower of Spyder

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    BTW, isn't there serious legal implications for basically copying the spyder? They even discuss that on their website...gee, what else could they be referring to?
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    take it for what it is..

    I think it would be fun to have one as well... just another toy to the list. and for the price.. you cant go wrong...

    It is on my list already...
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    Quote Originally Posted by bone crusher View Post
    BTW, isn't there serious legal implications for basically copying the spyder? They even discuss that on their website...gee, what else could they be referring to?
    I don't think the Chinese manufacturers have ever cared much about the legality in copying others products. Heck probably a lot of American manufacturers would copy others if they could get away with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bjt View Post
    I don't think the Chinese manufacturers have ever cared much about the legality in copying others products. Heck probably a lot of American manufacturers would copy others if they could get away with it.
    Holding several Patents, Registered Copyrights and Trademarks I can tell you this...

    These items are Country by Country registered, and a patent that is registered in one country has no power whatsoever in another country unless it is registered there too.

    If you did not file and register your item in the ROC than a US patent has no sway in the ROC and it will become fair game there in no time at all.

    Now, although you can't enforce anything against the company in the ROC who is making these, if you do have grounds for a patent case you could go after the company selling them in the country you have a patent in.

    So, if it is found these do infringe, BRP could go after the importer and seller if need be. It won't stop the company from making them, but it will stop the sale in the country they bring the case in.

    However, patent cases cost hugh money on both sides to get involved in, and can take years, and years to come to a close.

    Maybe BRP is thinking these will get people thinking about this "kind of bike" so it's a bit of cross marketing? But, when people see how cheaply these are made than they will "step up" to the real thing and in the end get a Spyder?

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    Quote Originally Posted by shunkmanitu View Post
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    NO stability control
    NO antilock brakes
    NO power steering....
    NO canister!

    just kidding

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