2017 Line Up - ST Benched?

[robmorg]

You would probably kill the aftermarket with a bike like that.

, but with that said, and with due apologies to BajaRon, BRP SHOULD at least put a decent anti-sway bar, and metal heim joints, on the RT. There is absolutely no excuse for the flimsy OEM bar when beefing it up just a bit can improve cornering to such a remarkable degree. I know some folks are fond of saying the OEM anti-sway bar is suitable for the "average rider" (whatever that is), but after experiencing the difference, that is awfully difficult to believe.

[Commander]

Boring.. they raised the price of the RT but added nothing.... Come on Honda... make a Y trike....

Willy

" the only thing they added on the 2017 RTL was the ability for the passenger to control the volume"

[jcthorne]

No, they added the old ladies version in champagne gold......

[PrairieSpyder]

No, they added the old ladies version in champagne gold......

Hey!! I resemble that!

[cyclekid58]

My wife loves that new Champagne Gold and is what her new 2017 will be. She is 57 so does that make her an "Old Lady"? Lol

[jcthorne]

Hey!! I resemble that!

Oops, tail tucked, running away in shame now....

[Bob Denman]

Champagne Gold??
If I trade up from Cognac; I'll put on the Blue wig and reading glasses!

[Saluda]

Love our ST. Now don't know what we'd do when and if we replace our Spyder.

[Ex Winger]

My wife loves that new Champagne Gold and is what her new 2017 will be. She is 57 so does that make her an "Old Lady"? Lol

Call her an Old Lady and let us know the out come If you can LOL
I know if I did that it would be a painfull end to the day.
Bill

[Jheck]

At least BRP is actively making changes and improvements! Honda Goldwing owners haven't seen a major redo since 2001! Minor changes in 2006, and some restyling in 2012, but that's it for 16 years! They don't even have much for rumors!

Hard to improve on perfection.

[Tazzel]

The triple, and it's cooling system; wouldn't fit underneath the existing bodywork...

If they wanted to make it work they would, where there is a will there is a way. I guess no will on BRP's part. Not good to have no entry level Spyder.

[jthspace]

http://www.gizmag.com/can-am-spyder-...u-drift/44072/

[Bob Denman]

If they wanted to make it work they would, where there is a will there is a way. I guess no will on BRP's part. Not good to have no entry level Spyder.

Where could you hide the twin radiators??

2012-Can-Am-Spyder-RS-S-fro.jpg

[Tanshanomi]

My wife and I love our V-twins, but BRP discontinuing them CAN'T be a surprise to anybody, can it? They lasted a year longer than I expected as it is.

[cyclekid58]

Call her an Old Lady and let us know the out come If you can LOL
I know if I did that it would be a painfull end to the day.
Bill

Owie, I took the dare and she made me go to the gym with her and now I hurt all over! I guess it could be worse, at least I don't have to make dinner, our health would be in jeopardy.

[robmorg]

If they wanted to make it work they would, where there is a will there is a way. I guess no will on BRP's part. Not good to have no entry level Spyder.

Where could you hide the twin radiators??

2012-Can-Am-Spyder-RS-S-fro.jpg

Who says an entry level Spyder has to look like an RS? They could make it look more like a cross between an F3 base model (with a better, more simple grill) and an ST base model - wide enough up front for the in-line triple, but more comfortable in the seat and leg areas like the ST is. They could design a one-seat model with the rider pushed back far enough to eliminate the awkward knee position the F3 has, which may allow for a bit more storage room up front. Lots of possibilities, if the engineers are open to it.

Like Tazzel said... Where there's a will there's a way.

Heck, if they make it sexy enough, even Chupaca may trade up to one. (Then again, maybe not. )

[spydaman60]

That just might mean that the 2018's will be unveiled at the homecoming next year!

I was thinking the same thing! that would be cool to get and see them there!!

[JerryB]

Hi SpyderGTL,

Re: 2017 Line Up

2 1/2 yrs ago I bought my '08. At that time I told myself it will be my one & only Spyder. I see nothing that would make me change my mind.

Jerry Baumchen

[wolphspyder]

I will patiently wait and see what new S that BRP adds to the lineup...I know that I have been extremely happy with my '14 RT, and the wife is happy with her '10 RT ....and looking forward to seeing more new colors on their models..Won't know till it happens ....So we need to be patient .....LOL.

[asp125]

Wonder what the sales numbers were for the RS/ST series vs the RT. IT could be that BRP is suffering from the "harley" syndrome, older greying rider demographic wanting a cruiser / bagger platform in the F3 / RT than a young sporty image. Why push a series nobody wants to buy?

[SpyderAnn01]

I'm sad that the RTS is no longer available in an SM. I'm not a fan of the base model so my current RTS may be my last.

[JerryB]

Hi Ann,

Re: I'm sad that the RTS is no longer available in an SM.

You need to join this group: older greying rider demographic

I was on a club ride yesteday; we were way outnumbered by the RT's with auto-shift.

As Mr. Dylan sang: Times, they are a'changing.

Jerry Baumchen

[Bob Denman]

..But they've been a'changing, since 1964...

[Tanshanomi]

Hi Ann,

Re: I'm sad that the RTS is no longer available in an SM.

You need to join this group: older greying rider demographic

I was on a club ride yesteday; we were way outnumbered by the RT's with auto-shift.

As Mr. Dylan sang: Times, they are a'changing.

Jerry Baumchen

I recently read a statistic that said 89% of Spyder owners are over age 50.

[bill pitman]

I would hope that BRP is not that short-sited to get rid of both the RS & ST.
I believe they just have not shown the full line up.

I ride a 2009 GS SM5.
I don't like the cruiser positioning of the F3. I do like the "look" of the bike.
I like to stand on my pegs if the need arises.
I don't like the RT "look", however, I would like to have the comfort portion of one.

Bill Pitman
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