Test Ryde

[flaggerphil]

Well, I have my 2014 RT test ryde scheduled for January 8th. I'm taking my 2011 RT-AC in for service and Chuck at CFPS will have a new 2014 ready for me to ryde. My wife's coming along with me so we'll be able to figure out if we want the 2014 or we'll keep the 2011. Should be fun!

[ARtraveler]

Good luck and enjoy your test ryde. The 2011 A&C is a very nice ryde--IMO. The 2014 offers some distinct differences. Decisions, decisions.

[Chupaca]

have a great test ryde and hope it helps you make up your mind. Not many reports in yet... Will wait for your...

[Bob Denman]

I can't wait to hear your impressions of the 2014!

[flybuddy]

Good luck..I'm kinda getting caught up in the hype also. Logical part of me says:
1) wait for owner reports of any teething pain problems with all the new changes
2) prices will come down as dealers get more inventory and more likely to deal (should at least make up for any trade in loss).
3) you've got a nice machine now
The impulse buyer part of me says:
1) more power, torque, 6 gears, displaced radiators, better suspension
2) be the first kid on the block
I'll let the little angel and devil on my shoulders fight it out for a while longer and see who wins.

[Dizneyman]

Good luck..I'm kinda getting caught up in the hype also. Logical part of me says:
1) wait for owner reports of any teething pain problems with all the new changes
2) prices will come down as dealers get more inventory and more likely to deal (should at least make up for any trade in loss).
3) you've got a nice machine now
The impulse buyer part of me says:
1) more power, torque, 6 gears, displaced radiators, better suspension
2) be the first kid on the block
I'll let the little angel and devil on my shoulders fight it out for a while longer and see who wins.

[Bob Denman]

[QUOTE=flybuddy;I'll let the little angel and devil on my shoulders fight it out for a while longer and see who wins.[/QUOTE]

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[flaggerphil]

I took the test ride and was quite impressed with the 2014. It's really a different "bike" than my 2011 RT-AC...looks the same, but the engine and transmission make it a different beast. I actually rode it for a couple of hours in city traffic and on the freeway and had absolute no problems with it...I really liked it! That being said, my wife and I talked it over and I just can't see buying one right now. I'm perfectly happy with my 2011 and only have 10,000 miles on it, so I'm going to stay with it for the time being. We'll relook at things next year. However, if anyone else is thinking about a 2014, go ahead and ride one! They are really great machines...I think BRP really got it right with this one.

[ARtraveler]

I took the test ride and was quite impressed with the 2014. It's really a different "bike" than my 2011 RT-AC...looks the same, but the engine and transmission make it a different beast. I actually rode it for a couple of hours in city traffic and on the freeway and had absolute no problems with it...I really liked it! That being said, my wife and I talked it over and I just can't see buying one right now. I'm perfectly happy with my 2011 and only have 10,000 miles on it, so I'm going to stay with it for the time being. We'll relook at things next year. However, if anyone else is thinking about a 2014, go ahead and ride one! They are really great machines...I think BRP really got it right with this one.

You are very strong. I succumbed to the above scenario back in the late 70's. Took my pickup truck in for service and while waiting for it to be done, went and looked at the new Dodge Daytona on the showroom floor. Climbed in, started playing around with the controls, and ended up driving home in the Daytona. Someone got a freshly serviced pick up truck.