The limited is about 5k more but she likes the Chome. Other than the GPS, luggage, chrome what other features make the difference? Somewhere I read the word "auto"
I think you've pretty much covered the differences, but for my wife and I, it is worth the difference in price. The luggage fits perfectly and holds a surprising amount. The hard-wired GPS is great for me who has no sense of direction in a city. As for the chrome, it's sure purty. When my wife saw the Limited, she said, "If you want me to ride with you, that's the one we're getting". We have both been very happy with it.
The limited is about 5k more but she likes the Chome. Other than the GPS, luggage, chrome what other features make the difference? Somewhere I read the word "auto"
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The SE (semi-automatic) is available in the RT-S, too. But I agree with your wife, the Limited is the way to go.
2020 Chalk, RT Limited, Dark and matching RT622 trailer and BRP hitch. BRP Drivers Backrest, Auxiliary Light, Garmin Zumo XT, GPS Support, RT Rear Panel and Travel Cover. Spyderpops LEDs on fenders, mirrors, saddlebags, top case and RT rear panel. Spyderpops Rock Guard. BajaRon Swaybar, Wolo Bad Boy horn, Freedom Windshield, Elka Shocks.
I would not buy the Limited for myself. One, I don't care for all that flashy chrome. Too much work to keep it looking shiny. Two, I never found the luggage to be particularly useful taking into account what I carry in my trunks and saddlebags. My used 2013 RT came with a luggage set, tossed in gratis to the original owner; and three, I prefer a 7", and now 8", tablet with a GPS app for navigation.
If you like the extras that come with the Limited, and expect to use them, then go for it. Between the RTS and the Ltd it all comes down to personal preference for the extra goodies. Under the plastic they are the same machine.
2014 Copper RTS
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.
I'm on the same page as IdahoMtnSpyder, to me chrome is a pain to clean. I use GPS on my phone and I lived without the luggage for years but I also prefer the manual tranny which is only available (for now) in the RTS and base RT.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
Thanks for the info. I may look at the RTS and replace the black rims with chrome. I also use a tablet for my gps. Let's see what she says now.
If you're going to do that then just get the Ltd. Black wheels hide brake dust much better than chrome.
2017 F3T-SM6 Squared Away Mirror Wedgies & Alignment
2014 RTS-SM6 123,600 miles Sold 11/2017
2014 RTL-SE6 8,600 miles
2011 RTS-SM5 5,000 miles
2013 RTS-SM5 burned up with 13,200 miles in 13 weeks
2010 RTS-SM5 59,148 miles
2010 RT- 622
For the price difference i like the RT-S.Not a big fan of the chrome.Bought the front luggage case off a guy for 125 bucks.Bought a Garmin on sale 100 bucks.That leaves a lot of gas money and the power train to me is the main thing and their both the same.
Bill
The limited will save you in things she will want later ,floor bords & heated grips, may open wiggle room for farkle & trip budgets. Some like the luggage set, others sell it right off bat. Other thing to teas/test you with do you think you will want a trailer? Roughly the cost differance & opens few doors for travel. Crunch the numbers
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SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
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The limited will save you in things she will want later ,floor bords & heated grips, may open wiggle room for farkle & trip budgets. Some like the luggage set, others sell it right off bat. Other thing to teas/test you with do you think you will want a trailer? Roughly the cost differance & opens few doors for travel. Crunch the numbers
Well the RTS comes with heated grips and floor boards
I'm on the same page as IdahoMtnSpyder, to me chrome is a pain to clean. I use GPS on my phone and I lived without the luggage for years but I also prefer the manual tranny which is only available (for now) in the RTS and base RT.
I always knew you were a little "shifty" Ann. Me, I love the semi auto and so does Camille. In all my years of riding leaners I have become "Shiftless" I guess.
Jack
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
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2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
Hi Jack!
Is the difference between "Shifty", and "Shiftless"; about the same as the difference between "Good for nothing", and "Better than nothing"?
You dun broke the code Bobby! Look at it this way, at least my left boot top over the toe stopped wearing
through and I am saving money not having to purchase anymore DUCK tape to cover it up. (Quack Quack)
Jack
PS Are you going to make it to the Red Rocks Rally Bob?
All my life I wanted to be somebody, now I realize I should have been more specific.
2019 Specialized E-Bike COMO 2.0
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
2018 Tiffin Phaeton 37BH Motorhome
2015 BMW R1200R LC
2014 RTL SE6 Pearl White
2012 RT-622 trailer viper red
2014 Look 7x12 motorcycle trailer silver and black
2011 Polaris Ranger green
2013 GMC Yukon Denali XL silver oak
2016 Can Am Maverick
My wife loves her first and second RTs-Limited,. the second one she had the Tri-Axis handel bars added on and would never be without them now.
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When my wife saw the Limited, she said, "If you want me to ride with you, that's the one we're getting". We have both been very happy with it.
Originally Posted by Cmpdman
: you're buying her the Limited! 
Other thing to teas/test you with do you think you will want a trailer? Roughly the cost differance & opens few doors for travel. Crunch the numbers
I figured that his Bride would add that statement, to their discussions! 
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