Here goes:
Since the RS is the model that has the most years under it's belt; this'll be the one getting unveiled.
But it won't be an RS that any of us would recognize!
BRP will cast the replacement for it as a "Starter" bike.
Smaller and lighter; it'll carry a parallel twin engine under the smaller bodywork.
It'll come in probably closer to $11,000 new; making it more affordable for folks that are jumping into the market for the first time.
(Weren't we already told that you can't order any more RSes in Great Britain?)
When I traded in my RS for an F3 I asked the dealer if he thought if BRP would put the 1330 in the RS (now wouldn’t that be something) anyway he said no that he thought they would either discontinue the RS or put a smaller engine in it. He said he did not know for sure but he had heard some rumors
No Way I would Buy that!!!!
I'm Waiting for the 3-4 thousand REBATE (Actually its a 1 year depreciation-Not a Rebate) on the leftover F3 Basic model so I can trade in my 09 GS which has 32,000 for the 1330 ACE!!!
The 900 ACE in my Sea Doo Spark has a Ton of torque and goes as Fast to 30 MPH as my 255 HP Supercharged one did- After 30 MPH the Supercharged one takes over- Don't Ya No?
I want a 1330 and the Basic F3 is the Cheapest way to enjoy the torque since I already have a Very Nice 2012 RT.
Last year Aprilia started selling a bike with the Rotax V-Twin and the SE trans was offered with a full automatic mode. IE it auto upshifts and downshifts. The only difference from the previous SE was electronics and software. No hardware changes.
I think this update would be right at home on the RT line. As on the Aprilia, full manual control via the paddle shift lever is still there and full auto mode can be selected. or not, by the operator.
It takes nothing away from what is offered now and adds a full auto trans capability for a large demographic that never drove manual shift cars or bikes.
I also hope they have a new low end offering and maybe more HP in the 1330 for both RT and F3. Also adding some additional options and riding configurations to the F3 could let it completely replace the ST.
It's obviously been thunk up by some sci-fi game designer. It is so impractical in so many ways!
I know I shouldn't have polluted this thread with the above, but after I found out that ak didn't just fish that pic out of the vapor I couldn't resist!
On the other hand most of the speculation offered up in this thread has been just about as fanciful as this, right?
Last edited by IdahoMtnSpyder; 07-27-2015 at 03:03 PM.
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Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
It's obviously been thunk up by some sci-fi game designer. It is so impractical in so many ways!
I know I shouldn't have polluted this thread with the above, but after I found out that ak didn't just fish that pic out of the vapor I couldn't resist!
On the other hand most of the speculation offered up in this thread has been just about as fanciful as this, right?
I am still wondering about the size, style, and color of the new Spyder key fob that they are going to unveil.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
2013 ST-S SE-5 - Circuit Yellow – 56,000 miles
2015 F3-S SM-6 - Can-Am Red Solid Gloss – 2,000 miles - SOLD
2008 GS SM-5 Premier Edition #659 - Full Moon – 34,000 miles - SOLD
2008 GS SM-5 Premier Edition #006 - Full Moon – 34,800 miles - SOLD
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
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