2016 Spyder Line up announcement at sturgis?

[SpyderGTL]

When we were at Spyderfest, one of the Can Am directors (he was in the picture for the delivery ceremony) and a photographer were out walking around the parking lot taking pictures and asking owners questions about their Spyders. He said that BRP was looking to pull their new model year announcements (and initial deliveries!!) earlier in the year, more in line with what the car manufacturers do. So this appears to be in line with that statement. I suspect they realized that they can get more excitement for the new models if they're first available at some other time than the dead of winter in the northern tier states and Canada. I'm looking forward the announcement!

[yamahog]

Can-Am responded on there facebook with this message "There is definitely something fun happening but it's all a surprise! Stay tuned for more info." I Cant wait to see the new lineup, hope there is a new updated dash for the RT

[Deanna777]

Can-Am responded on there facebook with this message "There is definitely something fun happening but it's all a surprise! Stay tuned for more info." I Cant wait to see the new lineup, hope there is a new updated dash for the RT

I do hope that the dashboard is painted hint, hint, hint, on the new models maybe the RT's. Deanna

[Oldmanzues]

What time exactly does the 3K off the 2015 expire ?? I think the date is the 31st. Anybody know??
Wait until 1315 hours, 1:15 PM to buy a new Spyder Maybe ?
Oldmanzues

[Sarge707]

http://www.kbb.com/motorcycles/can-a...edretailvalue/
Its Called Depreciation!!! My dealer has a 2014 STS SM5 for 14,999 and we think that's Great BUT in reality according to KBB its only worth That.
Once the 2015 F3's Get to October (When I will probably buy one) The Base Model $19,499 will only be worth about $16,499 So There Will probably be a 3-4 Thousand Rebate which Many think is Just Great BUT its Basically a Monetary factor of Depreciation. Going to be an interesting Summer as Sales In My area of the F3 are Not Good , Which is Good for Me?

[jwulf74]

From the reports from last year, the Spyder demo rides were packed at Sturgis last year. The Harley dealership in Sioux Falls can hardly keep trikes in stock and our Spyder dealer has sold a bunch within the last few weeks.

I think it makes sense for BRP to announce at Sturgis as a lot of 2 wheel riders will be wanting or wanting to move to 3.

[Tango]

No more V-Twins? I agree! I also say an upgraded(HP) 1330 for the Limited's. Tom

[Chupaca]

I may need to buy a spare engine in case I out live my RS V-Twin with 106 Horse's... I'm rooting for the bigger twin...it has been a great engine in not only the spyder..why mess with perfection unless to better it...

Would be nice to have an early heads up though not for brp especially there...

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I may need to buy a spare engine in case I out live my RS V-Twin with 106 Horse's... I'm rooting for the bigger twin...it has been a great engine in not only the spyder..why mess with perfection unless to better it...

Would be nice to have an early heads up though not for brp especially there...

Chewey--, Don't get me wrong about the Rotax V-twin, it's a great engine.....That being said , my take is it's in the WRONG platform. The 998 was never meant to be wrapped up in plastic....which has caused un-told HEAT problems even for the RS and GS crowd......They had to run the engine RICH ( hence poor gas mileage ) because gas actually acts as a coolant, to a certain degree....If they come out with a frame similar to the F-3 for the V-twin then I think it would work ....other-wise the 1330 is far better as the power plant.......AND I THINK THE BEAN COUNTERS ARE GOING TO GET THE FINAL SAY IN THIS ONE .................JMHO.......Mike

[otter28169]

I don't think there will be big changes in the lineup for another year or two. I do not care what they announce as long as there is some improvement. I don't think the v-twin is so awful either. I definitely think they could move up to the 1190. Something a little closer to 150hp would "force" me to put another horse in the stable.

Just sayin'............

[Bob Denman]

Chad...
Would your lovely Bride agree to this?

[daveinva]

LEANER LEANER LEANER

Sorry, had to be said.

Actually, I still think that at some point BRP *has* to put smaller displacement, cheaper RS replacement. Whatever model efficiencies may be gained by going the 1330 route for the entire lineup is VASTLY undercut by the price jump such a move represents. The RS has already crept up in price to $20K, which is simply waaaay too expensive for the "starter Spyder"; adding the 1330 to that would just make a bad situation even worse.

[robmorg]

When we were at Spyderfest, one of the Can Am directors (he was in the picture for the delivery ceremony) and a photographer were out walking around the parking lot taking pictures and asking owners questions about their Spyders. He said that BRP was looking to pull their new model year announcements (and initial deliveries!!) earlier in the year, more in line with what the car manufacturers do. So this appears to be in line with that statement. I suspect they realized that they can get more excitement for the new models if they're first available at some other time than the dead of winter in the northern tier states and Canada. I'm looking forward the announcement!

That makes sense to me. They have always announced after the end of the current riding season. Then there is this long wait until Spring before many dealers get the new models in and start selling them. By then, much of the excitement can wan.