What a great time in Daytona this year. Got to spend 4 days, not full days but four days on the F3 and I loved it. The more I ride it the more I love it. This is by far the most fun I've ever had on a Spyder. The power is great and just enough pull to give you that rush that I use to get from my bikes. In fact it is more like riding a motorcycle than ever other than I can roll through the turns much faster than any bike I've owned including my F6B Honda.
I have a good idea how fast I can take a curve on a Spyder and I'm able to take those same turns much faster now and still feel safe. As a matter of fact I've yet to find the edge yet to where I need to back off. I'm sure with more saddle time I'll be able to find that edge.
I know of three new mods I'll be doing for sure after spending some time watching others on the F3.
The response was great and I think the only problem BRP will have is making enough for the demand. This is not for everyone but it has brought a new group in that is younger and not looking at the Spyder as something they would ride when they got too old to hold up a bike. The cool factor has them looking at the F3. Another thing I noticed was that folks that had looked at the Spyder before and didn't like it are now loving the F3 mostly because of the look first and then as soon as they sit on it they say it feels more like a motorcycle now. That fact that you sit in the F3 and not on in makes a big difference.
Lots of new blood for the F3 but there were a lot of RS and ST owners trading in and quite a few RT owners too. I think the used market for Spyders will be flooded right at first. Might be a good time for a good deal.
Can't wait to start on mine and make it the way I have it in my head. This Spyder will be a keeper for sure.
Kind of hard to say. It wasn't too warm on Thursday when we had our demo ryde. I did notice a little heat on my right foot towards the end but no more than I would expect close to an uncovered engine. It wasn't uncomfortably warm but it was enough that I noticed it. Living here in Florida it can be a concern but I still think we will be adding this one to our garage.
Kind of hard to say. It wasn't too warm on Thursday when we had our demo ryde. I did notice a little heat on my right foot towards the end but no more than I would expect close to an uncovered engine. It wasn't uncomfortably warm but it was enough that I noticed it. Living here in Florida it can be a concern but I still think we will be adding this one to our garage.
CJ JAX
Do you recall what F3 rpm was at 68 mph?
I am curious compared to gearing on 2014 RT-S SE6?
I ran my 2014 Spyder RT-S SE6 today in 5th gear for about 90 miles at 68 mph, 4,100 rpm as a test.
I got 38.3 mpg (115 miles, 3.0 gal gas). Only a little less mpg as running RT in 6th gear.
Thanks.
Jim
I sure heard positive feedback about the F3 test rides from everyone I spoke with or saw postings from on any forum..... including some diehard RT folks
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When I test rode this weekend found that below 70 did not need 6 the gear. Don't recall exact rpm. Definitely a sweet ride. Funny seeing harley guy ride during the video portion was saying he would never like one but at end of ride he had a big s$%&;: grin on his face.
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Do you recall what F3 rpm was at 68 mph?
I am curious compared to gearing on 2014 RT-S SE6?
I ran my 2014 Spyder RT-S SE6 today in 5th gear for about 90 miles at 68 mph, 4,100 rpm as a test.
I got 38.3 mpg (115 miles, 3.0 gal gas). Only a little less mpg as running RT in 6th gear.
Thanks.
Jim
Sorry, wasn't looking for anything like that but I will try and remember to look on Wednesday. Thanks for the rpm info on your bike. I also have a 2014 RT-S SE6 but don't get anything close to that gas mileage. I will have to take a run and look at my RPMs and see how they compare to yours. If we get a chance to get up to a decent speed on Wednesday I will let you know what I find.
I am a die hard RT lover and I rode the F3 Saturday and was blown away with the ride and feel and the power was
awesome. It changed my mind completely about it and if I was in the market for a second bike I would consider the
F3. Now would I trade my 2014 RTS for it, no! But I really like the F3 and once again I think BRP has a winner!
Toby
If I was riding solo all the time I'd seriously think of trading in my RT for the F3. With my wife riding with me much of the time (which I love) I'm not so sure...
I love the ergonomics of the F3, though.
Phil
I may be old, but I got to see all the cool bands.
If I was riding solo all the time I'd seriously think of trading in my RT for the F3. With my wife riding with me much of the time (which I love) I'm not so sure...
I love the ergonomics of the F3, though.
I'm keeping my RT for two up and Joan and I will both have F3's to ride together. Not sure how many miles the RT will get but some for sure.
Do you recall what F3 rpm was at 68 mph?
I am curious compared to gearing on 2014 RT-S SE6?
I ran my 2014 Spyder RT-S SE6 today in 5th gear for about 90 miles at 68 mph, 4,100 rpm as a test.
I got 38.3 mpg (115 miles, 3.0 gal gas). Only a little less mpg as running RT in 6th gear.
Thanks.
Jim
Jim,
Traffic and ryding in the group made it difficult but I got 4600 and 4650 @ 68 mph in 5th gear, 3900 in 6th gear. Fairly level stretch, no wind to speak, of 77 degrees. It might be a little lower with some wind protection. There is no screen on the demo bikes. I looked at my RT-S on the way to the demo and matched your 4,100 rpm ryding two up with the windscreen in the lowered position.
That supports the 500 RPM increase at highway cruising speed that was reported earlier on. The four tooth larger rear sprocket will give the already lighter F3 some awesome roll-on acceleration in passing situations. Downshifting to pass probably won't be necessary.
Jim,
Traffic and ryding in the group made it difficult but I got 4600 and 4650 @ 68 mph in 5th gear, 3900 in 6th gear. Fairly level stretch, no wind to speak, of 77 degrees. It might be a little lower with some wind protection. There is no screen on the demo bikes. I looked at my RT-S on the way to the demo and matched your 4,100 rpm ryding two up with the windscreen in the lowered position.
CJ JAX
CJ,
Thanks for F3 rpm info. So appears our 2014 RT's in 5th gear are about same as F3 in 6th gear.
F3 3900 rpm in 6th gear is about 500 rpm more than our RT's 3400 rpm in 6th gear.
Wow, the F3 acceleration in 5th must be awesome with that gearing!!
Sounds like you really enjoyed the 2nd F3 ryde!!!
Appreciate the F3 info.
Jim
I looked up in the parts catalog and the RT was listed with 28/79 front/rear sprockets, with the F3 at 28/89, or as someone quoted earlier, 12% taller gearing, equating to the ~500 rpm difference. Taller gearing = more grunt off the line and bit better throttle response. I'll wager there won't be anyone who likes the look and feel of the F3 that won't buy it because it gets 2 mpg less than the RT. Fact is, it will be getting over 20% better than the RS or ST.
Wayne
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