Should the 2015 Spyder have a bigger engine?

[docdoru]

After the 2013 ST release with the RT engine, should the new 2015 models receive a new 2+ bigger power plant?

[Bob Denman]

We haven't even had a chance to BEGIN to complain about what they've done to the 2013s yet... patience...

[eddieshep999]

We haven't even had a chance to BEGIN to complain about what they've done to the 2013s yet... patience...

Best to get in early with requests due to lead up time for new models or updates to move from the suggestion forum to the Dealers
shop floor
No doubt Bob will have another clock running and rumours will start - I feel an updated wish lists coming on


Eddie Sheppard
Readng UK

[Ga Blue Knight]

V-4 double overhead cam, four valves per cylinder, 1,500 cc's, shaft drive, catalytic converter in the muffler (so its easier to replace with an aftermarket muffler and not have a catalytic converter) and adjustable handlebars and floorboards.

[spydee owner]

Dream on! I think most wanted more power on this model release. BRP is a company that will tell us what we want I guess.
For most of us though if they can really improve on service and reliability, that would be biggest improvement.

[bodymanpainter]

V-4 double overhead cam, four valves per cylinder, 1,500 cc's, shaft drive, catalytic converter in the muffler (so its easier to replace with an aftermarket muffler and not have a catalytic converter) and adjustable handlebars and floorboards.

Now your talking! Is BRP listening?
Was hoping for more of a change in 2013 RT's but got let down.
I do like some of the changes but not enough to make me spend
that kind of money for it.

[Fire Bike]

If they came out with a bigger engine I would be at the dealer waiting for them to open. The vibrations, shifting and related issues could ALL be addressed by an engine large enough to pull a trailer and 2-up without lugging.

[Fire Bike]

If they came out with a bigger engine I would be at the dealer waiting for them to open. The vibrations, shifting and related issues could ALL be addressed by an engine large enough to pull a trailer and 2-up without lugging.

[Hawk]

They could have at LEAST did some tuning on the existing engine to give more HP and Torque. Even 10-20 on both would help. Its not gonna solve what alot are asking for, but it would have helped.

[Dudley]

Put in a V-4, 1800 cc, 2 separate electrical systems: one (straight wiring for lights, brake fluid levels, etc) 2nd (VSS, Traction Control, etc). It is overkill for limp mode to occur when the brake fluid gets a micro below level, or some lights go out. That could be done with the old "idiot lights" that have guided us for many years.

[Tonga]

Put in a V-4, 1800 cc, 2 separate electrical systems: one (straight wiring for lights, brake fluid levels, etc) 2nd (VSS, Traction Control, etc). It is overkill for limp mode to occur when the brake fluid gets a micro below level, or some lights go out. That could be done with the old "idiot lights" that have guided us for many years.

Limp mode Sucks!! Yes, mine was for a mm low on brake fluid! Stupid. What's wrong with just a warning light????

[aka1004]

I don't think this is happening till spyder get some competition and brp starts to feel a little heat. Monopoly is not good for consumers... Of course brp deserves all the success. They spent the time and money developing spyder.

[retread]

Would like to see an engine with a long flat torque curve, beginning at around 2500 rpm, and gearing to let us ride just under the peak of that curve at highway speeds. Often wondered what a 1 to 2 degree advance in the cams would do to the rpm/torque of the engine.

john

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I think they need to fix what they already have first.....and try to fix the dealer network , like level of service ,competance, ETC.... and in my case just plain HONESTY, then I'll think about asking for EXTRA'S..Mike

[Kratos]

How will the power get to the ground? Even with the mediocre 998, the tires will burn rubber on a dead stop take off. Put in more power, and then better gearing for that power to be in lower rpms, and we'll all be buying new tires every month.

[ARtraveler]

Yes, it is what most of us have been talking about for at least a couple years now. Surprising that the company is putting the same engine in everything and just doing cosmetic things. Time will tell if this is going to help or hinder.

[Bob Denman]

Wanting more power; or needing more power??
If you give a Top-fueler dragracer a new car that's got about 8000 horsepower , he's STILL gonna want another 1000 or so anyway!
Horspeower also makes heat... how well has that worked out for you?

[docdoru]

6 hours intermediate results:

[Bob Denman]

Gee Doc...
How many times did you vote??

[joe schmoe]

The Spyder also needs a SIXTH GEAR!!!

[zrc]

The Spyder also needs a SIXTH GEAR!!!

I keep hitting my SE5 thumb switch, and 6th never comes

just "check transmission", perhaps that is 6th gear?

[Bob Denman]

"Check transmission"... they mean to say, "check your manual; it's only a five-speed..."

[docdoru]

The Spyder also needs a SIXTH GEAR!!!

[boborgera]

Most of the bikes i've owned had 6 speeds, My Tri and my 6n have 6 speeds, And unless I'm on a level road doing 65/70 i rarely use it , And when i do i still look for #7. Sometimes it becomes a newsense , Slow up a little and it's downshifting to Fifth, Besides i can only count to 5 unless i take my other hand off the bars....

[Yol Bolsun]

Was advised that a larger engine would spell doom in the Euro market. Maybe Chris56 can confirm.