2014 versus 2013 RT-S

[jaherbst]

Uno...

Just kidding Bob. Always enjoy your input!

[martiniman]

Here are some points to ponder.

: A savings of $9,000 is some serious money.

: The 2013 models had some heat issues. You may or may not end up with one of those.

: New technology on the 2014's. 3 cylinder 1330cc engine vs. 2 cylinder 998cc engine. 6 speed gearbox vs. 5 speed gearbox.

: More wow posts on the 14's vs. many complaint posts on the 13's.

Others will come on with ideas. My best suggestion is to test drive and see which one has the best "vibes" (in a good way) for you.

And less maintenance with the 14's.....main reason I went with the 14 along with the upgrades.

[Bob Denman]

... and how the two bikes compare...

The 998 RTs usually scamper right up to about 97 mph...
...and then take their sweet time getting to the ton!

I decided to give the 1330 a quick snort of speed, in a spot where the 998 never reached over 98 mph...
The bike jumped right up to 97; just like it's predecessor...
...and then kept pulling!
It made it to the ton with room to spare on this shorter, slightly uphill grade.
It went from 97, to 100 mph in about a third of the time that the 998s took for the same increase.
It's still no rocketship; but these hamsters definitely have bigger muscles!

[Magdave]

... and how the two bikes compare...

The 998 RTs usually scamper right up to about 97 mph...
...and then take their sweet time getting to the ton!

I decided to give the 1330 a quick snort of speed, in a spot where the 998 never reached over 98 mph...
The bike jumped right up to 97; just like it's predecessor...
...and then kept pulling!
It made it to the ton with room to spare on this shorter, slightly uphill grade.
It went from 97, to 100 mph in about a third of the time that the 998s took for the same increase.
It's still no rocketship; but these hamsters definitely have bigger muscles!

But who in their right minds runs at those speeds Oh never mind...

[Bob Denman]

I've got to admit; it's not something that I like to do...
It was PURELY in the realm of an experiment for the sake of allowing prospective RT customers to learn about the potential of the bikes...


... which is WAY above mine!

[jaherbst]

... and how the two bikes compare...

The 998 RTs usually scamper right up to about 97 mph...
...and then take their sweet time getting to the ton!

I decided to give the 1330 a quick snort of speed, in a spot where the 998 never reached over 98 mph...
The bike jumped right up to 97; just like it's predecessor...
...and then kept pulling!
It made it to the ton with room to spare on this shorter, slightly uphill grade.
It went from 97, to 100 mph in about a third of the time that the 998s took for the same increase.
It's still no rocketship; but these hamsters definitely have bigger muscles!

That story Bob of 97 to 100 and those 3MPH is not worth $9000 in my humble opinion.

Jack

[Bob Denman]

I never said that it was...
I was just pleasantly surprised by the top-end exhibited by the new engine and transmission...

[Texas]

It was PURELY in the realm of an experiment for the sake of allowing prospective RT customers to learn about the potential of the bikes...

...Yeah, but will LEO buy it?

[Bob Denman]

Absolutely not...
But I chose my spot for the limited access onto the roadway, and the ability to see everything around the attempt thoroughly...

And I STILL could have been "cuffed & stuffed"

[jrogers712]

There is no compaison. I had both the 13 & now 14. just got off of a 6000 thousand mile trip with the 14. I have a 2014 RTLimited. The best ride on a bike I have ever had. The 14 ran like a top, no noise, no heat. The gas mileage was great. 45+ on every tank of gas. I would by the 2014, as it is a all around better bike. Just my thoughts. Cannot wait for my nest ride.

Happy Camper
Jim Rogers / PCB, FL

[robmorg]

I've got to admit; it's not something that I like to do...
It was PURELY in the realm of an experiment for the sake of allowing prospective RT customers to learn about the potential of the bikes...

Right! You realize of course that that one "experiment" was not enough to yield reliable results. You may have to re-run that test every few days, in alternate locations, to affirm that the data does not change over time, and that it is not influenced by external environmental conditions.

[Bob Denman]

I sell Insurance for a living!!
I really don't like doing it even once!

[enigmatic biker]

Thank you everyone who responded to this thread and the others I have started since joining last week. Your willingness to share the variety of your opinions and riding experiences was phenomenal. I walked into two different dealerships today. What I learned from you all and on my own at the Can Am website enabled me to know if I was getting a the truth or genuine help from the sales staff, and the confidence to make a good choice

Today, I bought my 2014 RT-S with the SE6 transmission from Sascha at Westside Motorsports in Spokane WA.

As I continue to learn more about my machine, I'm sure that all of you will be a source of information, advice, and support. Thanks again.

Len

[robmorg]

Congratulations! The RT-S is a very sharp looking bike. Did the dealer discount the 2014 at all for you?

[Bob Denman]

[enigmatic biker]

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I had a choice of black, yellow, and white. I liked the yellow, but my wife thought it would look "dated" in 3-4 years. She didn't smile when I replied that we would just have to trade it in for a newer model then, so white it is.
I would have preferred silver, but I wasn't going to spend $1000 more for a Garmin GPS and a rolling suitcase, but I did order the driver backrest.

[Bob Denman]

Nice... VERY nice indeed!