Does anybody have an RT (not RT-S or Limited)?

[nonseven]

I mean, if you live with the color choice, it seems like the best bang for the buck. Mostly cosmetic differences, except for the air shocks. And I'm not sure I even want those. It seems like everyone has an -S or a limited.

[budro]

25 k----very happy with base RT-----Budro

[Oldmanzues]

I have a base model 2010 RT. There are a lot more then cometic difference however. All I thought I wanted was a CB and added that to the deal. Then I found out, you can not add a CB with out adding the radio package. Money I did not have at the time. It cost more to put one in later on, then it would have to get one with it. On board air ride compressor. Some models, not mine, are automatic ajustable. I added a manual one. Somebody on here said, they had a open bag light on, when there saddle bag was open. mine does not.
Some dealers hae a list of what is on each model. The higher the cost, the more stuff. For example, XM (or whatever it is) is not important to me. Heated whatevers may be important to you. The grips, only, are heated on mine, which is okay with me.
The experts ( NOT me) on here will go in with more.

Make of a list of what you want and deal. Good luck and safe riding.
Oldmanzues

[redflasher]

I've got the 2012 RT A&C. I'm happy with it so far but I wish I would have bitten the bullet and gone all the way up to top of the line. I think it would have been cheaper in the long run instead of trying to add can am parts piece by piece.

[harddrive]

Yep, I have a 2010 RT AC manual and love it.

[Wiredux]

I have the base 2012 RT A&C and love it. Figured this way I could put on it what I wanted.

[Grandpa Pete]

I've got an RTS-SE5. LUVIT.... I did'nt need a GPS and CB so I went down one notch in the food chain. I have not been disappointed

[cohoff]

i have a 2012 rt se5 with the a/c package. the only way i was able to afford the upgrade from my 2008 gs is that i bought it at the end of the year when they were offering great deals to get the 2012's off the floor. it was the last one they had so i had no choice on the color (silver). i paid $18,899 and i'm very satisfied with what i have.

[grumpybob]

2012 RT limited. Got it mid July '12. Happy as h3ll with it, No mods made to it as it is fine for me as it is..

[warp10]

Have a 2012 RT A/C SM5, very happy with it. I have added fog lights but that is all I need.

[shelbydave]

Got the RT A&C. The only thing on the higher models I wish I had was the suspension upgrade. If you will be riding both alone, and 2-up then that feature comes in handy, as I have the pressure set for 2-up, and when I do the PGR missions, I ride alone, and can feel the difference. The rest of it I didn't really need, nor do I miss.

Now the LTD... If we had had the money for that, I probably would have jumped on it for the features it had...

[BikerDoc]

My observation is that oftentimes folks go with less expensive base model only to spend twice as much on mods as it would have cost to go with an upgrade model to start with... I had a 2010 RTS (lost to a trailer truck at 21000 miles) and I upgraded to a 2012 Rt Limited. Even though the RTS had a lot of bells and whistles I am even happier with the Ltd

[Oldmanzues]

I am not sure, where in the line, the on board air compressor is, but the Baker Air Wing (SL Sponsor)is around $300.00 or so. A good deal, if you not have the BRP one. Works with a button in the Glove compartment. Love mine.
Oldmanzues

[jerpinoy]

Happy owner

[Kc6wfi]

I mean, if you live with the color choice, it seems like the best bang for the buck. Mostly cosmetic differences, except for the air shocks. And I'm not sure I even want those. It seems like everyone has an -S or a limited.

We have a 2012 RT SE5 A/C in blue. We are happy, the radio is nice but I thought the CB is way over priced ($ 700-800) . You can by CB'S starting at about $ 75.00, the factory one is 10 times the street price. Besides we are Ham radio operators, got out of CB years ago. The heated grips are nice also.

[Cruzr Joe]

2012 RT-Ltd Lava Bronze and still spending money on Farkles, thought i seen a light at the end of the tunnel........turned out to be the Farkle Train coming at me again.

Cruzr Joe

[Bob Denman]

I started out with a 2010 RT A&C...
And then dreaded Farkling Bug struck!
Over the past two and a half years, I've upgraded it to RTS specs...
But i wouldnt suggest it!

[BuddaBelly]

I have a 2012 RT SE5 a/c.
I love it. My only complaint is a lot of add on cost almost twice for labor as what tbe part cost.
Example. Air horn cost $90.00. Install $175.00.

[Sarge707]

2012 Base Model here! Don,t need radio-Have Earbuds!
Like the Black plastic better than Chrome!
Like the Manual Shift because I have Auto on the GS so its different!!!
Like the New $17,000 Plus Tax price even Better!!!

[AlamoRyder]

I bought my bike (RT A&C SE5) because I was looking only at price of package. It wasn’t long before I wanted some of the parts that the S had (fog lights, chrome trims, etc,) and I wound up paying more for the upgrades than the package would have when you include labor. The part I do not like is the lack of the adjustable rear suspension and the small air bladder (on the A&C) that is constantly running out of air pressure and leaving my butt absorbing bumps-a-plenty. I bought my wife the S model and she loves it. There are some good deals out there now for them (2012’s). Do your research fully!

[rock]

we have a 2010 premiere rts-se5 limited and are glad we bot it with all the bells n beepers...the bike was on the floor when we walked in but had a sold tag on it..we decided to order a limited with everything..were in the process of specing the bike which was easy...rts-se5 limited everything...when the owner of the dealer ship came and told us the buyer called n cancelled the order, they had got the bike special for him. needless to say the dealer was very unhappy and kept his deposit!!!! the dealer came and took us a side and asked if we were interesed in the sold bike which was timeless black (not my favorite color)..since he kept the deposit he sold the bike to us for 22,900.00 we rode the bike home that day. they even threw in 2 helmets...and are very glad we bot a limited or i would have spent a fortune put in stock upgrades on it..only thing it did not comm system or cb radio. we wanted wireless any way no big deal...if you can swing it, look at the spec sheets and order what you want...oh incidentely another thing that helped was that it has a serial number of 0058.!!!!58-1500.. the man that ordered it wouldnt buy unless it had a serial number of 0100 or less, dealer spent a lot of time finding this bike...his loss was our gain....

[MidLifeCrisis]

One thing to keep in mind as well is resale. When the serial number says RT, no S or Limited, even with all of the added packages, it'll still price out as an RT without the add ons you paid extra for. Yes, you can add them to the NADA or KBB options, but the base value is still against the original bike.

[ARtraveler]

I guess I am one of those with the opposite opinion. I bought a 2010 RT-S premier edition #474. That version had all the bells and whistles on it. My only add ons were a Corbin seat, floorboards and a bunch of lights.

When it came time for a second RT--we bought a 2011 RT A & C new in 2012. The money I saved was the main reason. I have added a comfort seat, floorboards, and additional lights. Don't plan on adding anything additional. Don't even miss the auto air shocks.

This go around--less is better.

[flaggerphil]

I have a 2011 RT AC and am perfectly happy with it.

[bikeguy]

We have a 2010 base RT - no S, no Limited, no A&C. The only thing I've added is Alaska Leathers sheepskin seat pads, 2011 RT shocks, and a BajaRon sway bar. I would have added all that to any 2010 RT. I don't listen to music when I'm riding, if I did I'd add an MP3 player to my Scala headsets. It takes me about 30 seconds to adjust the air pressure in my rear shock (much easier and faster than any other suspension adjustment I've ever had). I like the look of the base RT much better than the others with more chrome. I don't need fog lights. In short, there's nothing on the S's, Limited's or A&C's that I'd give any money for. And I'll bet that, when I finally sell my RT, if I ever do, it will bring a larger percentage of what I paid for it than the more expensive ones. Note that I probably won't sell it for a long, long time because I can't really buy a base RT anymore. Oh, one other thing, I don't remember just how much but the base RT is quite a bit lighter than the others so, in this case, it really is faster : )

Cotton