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09-16-2013, 03:39 AM
#176
Active Member
Outstanding improvements BRP .
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09-16-2013, 05:01 AM
#177
Very Active Member
Bigger engine, another gear...I wonder how much weight has been added to the bike compared to the last model?
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09-16-2013, 05:48 AM
#178
Very Active Member
I wonder how the method of checking the oil compares with the old.
Happy Spyder Owner
States visited on the Spyder.
And if we live life without a passion, then we're not living.
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09-16-2013, 05:52 AM
#179
Didn't think anything they (BRP) could do to the '14 models would make me trade in my '12 RT Ltd. But...all I can say is WOW I really like what they did to the '14 RT. I'll probably wait until the '15s come out them may go for a new '14 or '15 RT Ltd. But then again, on the other hand, I'm not getting any younger and, as they say, you can't take it with you!
Thanks BRP, really like what you did to make the RT more of a real touring machine!
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09-16-2013, 06:07 AM
#180
SpyderLovers Founder
Originally Posted by SpyRyd
Thanks BRP, really like what you did to make the RT more of a real touring machine!
And that's what did it for me. Having traveled cross country many times on a Spyder I love having the extra range and a motor that's not working so hard to get the job done. My fuel stops are now cut in half just about and that's nice. It's more in line with my F6B now (R.I.P.)
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09-16-2013, 06:27 AM
#181
GOS member (Girls On Spyders)
Anyone know if the new seat will fit the older RT's and if you can buy as accessory? Back rest looks great!
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09-16-2013, 06:56 AM
#182
Originally Posted by DrewNJ
Am I reading correctly that the 1330 ACE motor is bran-spanking' new? Not something used on any other platform?
MXZ600 might be better able to answeer this; but I think that they've been using a version of this engine in their sleds for a while now...
I think!
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09-16-2013, 06:59 AM
#183
SpyderLovers Founder
Originally Posted by pslawing
Anyone know if the new seat will fit the older RT's and if you can buy as accessory? Back rest looks great!
As near as I can tell it will but your dealer can say for sure.
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09-16-2013, 07:02 AM
#184
Originally Posted by SNOOPY
Bigger engine, another gear...I wonder how much weight has been added to the bike compared to the last model?
Around 60-65 lbs...
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09-16-2013, 07:09 AM
#185
SpyderLovers Founder
Originally Posted by Illinois Boy
Around 60-65 lbs...
Having driven the new RT I would say that the extra weight is not an issue. One of the things I disliked about the RT is when you gas it at a light it would fall on it's face before taking off. Now when you hit it you go. Much better acceleration from a light.
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09-16-2013, 07:13 AM
#186
It's all of the extra torque down at the bottom of the rev range.
Lamont; where is the redline on "Big-T" now?
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09-16-2013, 07:19 AM
#187
SpyderLovers Founder
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
It's all of the extra torque down at the bottom of the rev range.
Lamont; where is the redline on "Big-T" now?
I'm thinking it was around 8K but not sure.
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09-16-2013, 07:20 AM
#188
So my question to Lamont is are you switching back to a RT? Perhaps you already answered this.
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09-16-2013, 07:21 AM
#189
Hmmmmm
At first glance I was a little upset with the new line up. Looking at them again today, the colors are actually growing on me. On the RS-S it looks like BRP took the lead from the way Lamont had his ST done up. Since I am planning on going from an RT to an RS-S I guess all I really have to do is decide what color I am going to jump on.
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09-16-2013, 07:25 AM
#190
SpyderLovers Founder
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09-16-2013, 07:31 AM
#191
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09-16-2013, 07:56 AM
#192
MOgang Member & Monster Member
Last edited by SteveMac; 09-16-2013 at 07:58 AM.
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09-16-2013, 08:03 AM
#193
Very Active Member
Well I have to apologize for putting down those folks who posted about a sixth speed and bigger engine.
I WAS WRONG!
Sounds like many moves in the right direction for touring.
Penny and Rick have owned many motorcycles starting in 1974 with Hondas, then to Suzukis, Gold Wings and ultimately Spyders.
74 Honda 360T (pair); 78 Suzuki GS 1000 (pair); 82 Honda Aspencade; 84 Honda 400; 87 Yamaha 1100; 99 Honda Valkyrie; 01 Suzuki Burgman(triked); 02 Honda GL 1800(triked); 10 Spyder RTSE; 11 Spyder RTSM; 12 Spyder RTSL (pair); 20 Spyder RTL (current)
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09-16-2013, 08:04 AM
#194
Have not seen
much on storage on the new RT Ltd. Is their more, less, or the same amount as on the 13'. What I have seen so far on the 14' looks like a measurable improvement!!
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09-16-2013, 08:44 AM
#195
WHen it comes to BRP's Roadster Focus, It's all about the seniors it seems.
I understand where their market dominance is.... It's NOT with Sport Riders.
No wonder the Can-Am Spyder is so strongly associated with Over the Hill riders....
Was disappointed with last years cosmetic upgrades and just as disappointed with this years focus.
As much as I love my RSS, I WISH Kawi or Suzuki would come up with a Sport oriented Reverse trike as competition so us Sport riders could get our fix.
BTW: No, the ST nor RT provide the same performance as the RSS.
What next year? An on board Dialysis device for those 70+ ?
In my opinion, BRP has again neglected their younger demo. Perhaps the "Younger/RSS" ideology is in violation of the Quebec Charter of Values and BRP has sided with the PQ?
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09-16-2013, 08:47 AM
#196
Originally Posted by Lamonster
As near as I can tell it will but your dealer can say for sure.
Not very sleek looking. If anything it looks cheap.
Sorry, but I am not impressed.
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09-16-2013, 08:50 AM
#197
Originally Posted by wis2013rtltd
much on storage on the new RT Ltd. Is their more, less, or the same amount as on the 13'. What I have seen so far on the 14' looks like a measurable improvement!!
They're still saying 155 litres of storage...
Derek, "Over the Hill..."
I prefer the term, "experienced"
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09-16-2013, 08:56 AM
#198
Originally Posted by Derek Paisley
I understand where their market dominance is.... It's NOT with Sport Riders.
No wonder the Can-Am Spyder is so strongly associated with Over the Hill riders....
Was disappointed with last years cosmetic upgrades and just as disappointed with this years focus.
As much as I love my RSS, I WISH Kawi or Suzuki would come up with a Sport oriented Reverse trike as competition so us Sport riders could get our fix.
BTW: No, the ST nor RT provide the same performance as the RSS.
What next year? An on board Dialysis device for those 70+ ?
In my opinion, BRP has again neglected their younger demo. Perhaps the "Younger/RSS" ideology is in violation of the Quebec Charter of Values and BRP has sided with the PQ?
I don't think that is in very good taste......show a little respect!
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09-16-2013, 08:56 AM
#199
Originally Posted by Derek Paisley
I understand where their market dominance is.... It's NOT with Sport Riders.
No wonder the Can-Am Spyder is so strongly associated with Over the Hill riders....
Was disappointed with last years cosmetic upgrades and just as disappointed with this years focus.
As much as I love my RSS, I WISH Kawi or Suzuki would come up with a Sport oriented Reverse trike as competition so us Sport riders could get our fix.
BTW: No, the ST nor RT provide the same performance as the RSS.
What next year? An on board Dialysis device for those 70+ ?
In my opinion, BRP has again neglected their younger demo. Perhaps the "Younger/RSS" ideology is in violation of the Quebec Charter of Values and BRP has sided with the PQ?
Wow! Hostility! I'm sorry you feel neglected. As my Mom used to tell me: Go outside and eat worms.
Maybe BRP decided to serve the market segment with the most money first. Or the RT has a larger margin. Who knows.
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09-16-2013, 08:57 AM
#200
Very Active Member
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