RT-Limited question.

[JayDawg]

When I was at the dealer Friday test driving Spyders, the dealer said the difference between the Limited and the RT-S was the color, it has luggage with it, you get a cover and you get the comfort seat that normally costs around $500.00 along with a couple of other things. I sat on a limited and a RT-S while there and both seats felt the same to me. Can anyone confirm the Limited gets the comfort seat with it?

[Alberts46]

It does not, was a misprint in the brochure. The dealer should know this.

[Elwood58]

It does have special embroidery on the seat, and also comes with the GPS.

[JayDawg]

It does not, was a misprint in the brochure. The dealer should know this.

The dealership is the closest dealer to me but I may go elsewhere to buy because they guy was making claims that don't add up like they are the largest Spyder dealership in the nation and they have the only certified Mater Spyder tech in the entire region not just the State.

Well, even if it is the same seat, I have to give it to Can Am in the is area in that the seat was really comfortable. Even the back passenger seat was super comfy too. That is what kind of sealed the deal for me on buying the RT-S or RT-Limited when we do buy.

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Me thinks that's a bunch of horse pucky....I'll bet the dealer in Bensalem Pa. sells 10 times as many spyders as the dealer you are referring to....

[ThreeWheels]

Just look up the dealer and see if he is a Platinum dealer or not.

[JolyStNick]

Go with the RT Limited and make sure you get everything your suppose to get with it, especially the nav system, I THINK IT'S ABOUT A 2k add on later.

Get the White Pearl, great looking ride.

[Paulf10]

The seats are the same, except as was mentioned the embroidered "Spyder RT Limited". You also get Chrome Wheels and extra chrome elsewhere on the Limited. Then there is the luggage, the Garmin Zumo 660 GPS, the travel cover, and the two limited colors (white & bronze). Other than that they are the same. If you put both side by side they both look equally great!

IMO I think you get the most bang for you buck with the RT S. I bought the Limited because my wife liked the bronze color, the luggage, and the GPS. I'm color blind, I don't like the luggage, and I like to get lost when I go for a day trip. Anyone who's been married for over 40 years knows why I went with the limited

Either way, whatever Spyder you choose, you will have no regrets! They are all fantastic!

[currin20fan]

We opted for the white limited. He likes the white color and I liked all the features that came with it.

[Bob Denman]

Either way, whatever Spyder you choose, you will have no regrets! They are all fantastic!

So have fun shopping!

[billythekidd]

Hey jaydawg, just sent you a pm.


Willy

[epiphysis]

I went with the Lava Bronze Limited.......love the color...wife does, too...has all the toys......I will upgrade, so I may as well have started it anyway......the luggage.....might use it......also bought the trailer....which may show up soon......it's a personal choice....

[Bob Denman]

I made the mistake of buying an "A&C" when I wanted an "S" in 2010... I'm still working on the conversion to 'S" specifications, but it would have been WAAAAYYYY.... cheaper to do it right the first time!

Down to wheels and the ACS to go...

[bullant12]

I made the mistake of buying an "A&C" when I wanted an "S" in 2010... I'm still working on the conversion to 'S" specifications, but it would have been WAAAAYYYY.... cheaper to do it right the first time!

Down to wheels and the ACS to go...

although I like my wheels (and found a chip the other day washing her...) and the ACS is just waaaaaaaay to expensive. And then the Magnesium color came out on the 2011's...

[Bob Denman]

I'll end up with the Limited's bright chrome wheels anyway... I'm like an old crow; show me something shiney and I'm hooked!
The ACS can be bought for around $20 plus installation... scares me a little, but I've got patience...

[Bob Denman]

Make that $420 plus the installation... keyboard screwed up again!

[ARtraveler]

It appears that no matter which model a person chooses--we still end up putting some farkles on it. I was not going to do anything with my 2010 RT-s but I have about $3K in add ons. I think that I am pretty much through at this point. Time will tell

[Bob Denman]

"A farkling I will go..."
"A farkling I will go..."

[BitSlayer]

The dealer you choose will make a big difference in your satisfaction. Not so much from the sales, but from service. The one thing about sales is if they only sell Spyders or if they sell several Can-Am product lines (e.g. See Do, ATV, etc.). The more they sell, the more familiar the service department will be with Can-Am.

I was lucky and found what I would consider a good dealer and I have been VERY satisfied with my ryde. I have read where others have had many issues that boiled down to initial setup by the tech. When I have had to take it in for service, and one other issue, they were very helpful in answering my questions and ensuring I was happy.

I am nowhere near as technical as many on this board, but I do like to play dumb and ask questions that I know the answer to. That way when I do have to ask the question that I need an honest answer to, I know whether I can trust the answer or not.

[JayDawg]

Out of all the models, I am really leaning towards the RT-Limited because all of the extra goodies on it. I really like the white one too followed by the bronze with tan seat. But I am at least 2 years out from buying. I turn 38 in 2 days and my goal is to buy somewhere around my 40th birthday because my truck will be paid off then along with a few other bills and I will have a few months to save up for a down payment. So by then, who knows what will be available in the limiteds although if I find a good enough deal for a used one, I may also go that route too but I prefer new because I can get the extended warranty and service added to the deal.

[Jayson]

The seats are the same, except as was mentioned the embroidered "Spyder RT Limited". You also get Chrome Wheels and extra chrome elsewhere on the Limited. Then there is the luggage, the Garmin Zumo 660 GPS, the travel cover, and the two limited colors (white & bronze). Other than that they are the same. If you put both side by side they both look equally great!

IMO I think you get the most bang for you buck with the RT S. I bought the Limited because my wife liked the bronze color, the luggage, and the GPS. I'm color blind, I don't like the luggage, and I like to get lost when I go for a day trip. Anyone who's been married for over 40 years knows why I went with the limited

Either way, whatever Spyder you choose, you will have no regrets! They are all fantastic!

I was happy with the RT S but my wife loved the color of the bronze Limited. Not married over 40 years, but I am over 40 so and have learned.... So I started searching and found someone selling a Limited with only 350 miles on it. But for the price of the RT S. (I guess a job change required him to sell toys) It was purchased from a platinum dealer, which made me feel better. Waiting for the shipping company to get it to my house. Halfway to its new home now in Wisconsin. So I just lurk these forums daydreaming.

[NancysToy]

I was happy with the RT S but my wife loved the color of the bronze Limited. Not married over 40 years, but I am over 40 so and have learned.... So I started searching and found someone selling a Limited with only 350 miles on it. But for the price of the RT S. (I guess a job change required him to sell toys) It was purchased from a platinum dealer, which made me feel better. Waiting for the shipping company to get it to my house. Halfway to its new home now in Wisconsin. So I just lurk these forums daydreaming.

[Huntindawg1962]

I think the insert luggage is also only on the limiteds (not THAT impressive but is an add on you get). Maybe the frunk liner and light too but I am not sure on that.

[Knarfoh]

When I was at the dealer Friday test driving Spyders, the dealer said the difference between the Limited and the RT-S was the color, it has luggage with it, you get a cover and you get the comfort seat that normally costs around $500.00 along with a couple of other things. I sat on a limited and a RT-S while there and both seats felt the same to me. Can anyone confirm the Limited gets the comfort seat with it?

Make sure you understand what the Travel cover is....

I bought the RT-S for a lot of reasons. First, I already had a TomTom Rider 2 GPS from my previous motorcycle (Goldwing) so I didnt want to spend $1,000 on theirs. I had soft baggage for my Goldwing (which I never used) so didn't need their semi-rigid bags. Sorry - special embroidery on the seat; a touch of chrome here and there; etc. also did nothing for me. The wheels on my RT-S are just fine. I am not a long distance rider so the cover didn't send shivers up my spine either. I bought from a dealer in Berkeley Springs, WV. See HERE for my story on my purchase.

I left the dealership paying $22,400 for a motorcycle that MSRP for $25,699. Plus the local dealer wanted to add Prep ($350); Freight and Handling ($450); and what is called a documentary service fee ($250) to process the title work, temp tag, etc. So compare the two dealerships.. out the door for $22,400 when the local dealer wanted $26,749 or $4,349 difference.

All this before SALES TAX which I paid separately since I bought out of state. In Ohio the sales tax was 6.5 percent where I live. To get my final cost in each scenario you have to had the sales tax in to both figures.

[MtlBen]

As posted many times in the past (and in the thread), the Limited does not come with the comfort seat.


And by the way, the comfort seat is not more comfy than the regular seat. The seating position is more comfortable for tall drivers.

It just makes you sit further back from the pegs and handlebars and slightly higher than with the standard seat.

Since the frame is angled upwards towards the back, the comfort seat also slightly rises your sitting position. The combined effect of being seater further back and higher reduced the knee and heel bending angle and makes the sitting position more comfortable.

Since you are seated higher, it also reduces quite a bit the driver's lumbar support at the same time.

I bought one in April and at 6'3", I am glad I did.


...Ben...