Top speed

[Dray]

So, I am seriously looking at buying a 2020 Spyder. I have not had the chance to
ride the RT or the F3L. MY question for those that know, what is the top speed of either
bike from a rolling speed of 75 mph in 6 gear. Known opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I do not wish to spend 28K for a bike that will not top a 100 mph.

Thanks in advance!!

Dray

[EdMat]

There is still room after the century mark.
Not sure I understand the question " question for those that know, what is the top speed of either
bike from a rolling speed of 75 mph in 6 gear."

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

All I can say is I know my Spyder will do 90+. That was fast enough to get around a semi quickly!

[Peter Aawen]

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I do not wish to spend 28K for a bike that will not top a 100 mph.
.........

All the Spyders will top 100mph/160kmh, albeit some not neccessarily quickly &/or by a heap (after all, the RT's & any fully screened F3 Ltd's & T's hafta push a helluva lot of air ahead of them! :shocked: ) - if someone's Spyder isn't at least capable of achieving that speed, then something is wrong!! :yikes:


However, if you've had your ECU Upgraded by someone competent, there's a very good chance that how fast you get there AND the ultimate top speed of your Spyder is somewhat faster and a bunch higher now that the upper rev limits & throttle opening settings have been lifted - I know that mine has been, and my 2013 RTL has only got FIVE gears! :ohyea: :2thumbs:

[JayBros]

Yes, the 1330 ACE engine will top the century number. BTDT.

[Steve W.]

This sorta goes along with one of my gripes about the RT's instrumentation.

Why does the speedo go to 200 MPH? At first, I thought that since it is made in Canada, it might be 200 KPH, but no. :lecturef_smilie:

Yeah, there are a few that will take it up that fast, but let's face it, 120 at the top of the dial should be plenty.

That would mean that we might actually get to see the needle move a bit while getting on the highway. :shocked:

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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

This sorta goes along with one of my gripes about the RT's instrumentation.

Why does the speedo go to 200 MPH? At first, I thought that since it is made in Canada, it might be 200 KPH, but no. :lecturef_smilie:
But YES! It is in fact 200 kph. If you go to preferences you change the cluster from English units to metric.

[Peter Aawen]

..... At first, I thought that since it is made in Canada, it might be 200 KPH, but no. :lecturef_smilie:

Yeah, there are a few that will take it up that fast, but let's face it, 120 at the top of the dial should be plenty.....

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Yep, it IS actually to cater for the 200kph thing.... only since the ECU Upgrade, my RT's speedo only going up to 200kph is simply not adequate! :shocked:

And for those who really want to know, YES, exceeding that speed has been confirmed not only by a couple of fairly accurate GPS Units, but also by a recently recalibrated Radar unit! :banghead: Do you really hafta ask?!? :p

[Mikeye]

I have a 2012 RT SM5, have reached a speed of 112MPH, that’s a 998 2 cylinder, only modifications Baja Ron sway bar, front bump guard or skid plate, and I changed out the air system when I replaced the plugs, was not going through the long process of putting back and then removing all that crap the next time I replaced the plug on the right side.

[Bottomline2000]

180953

[lloydw1]

2016 F3T with BRP topcase , Madstad windshield and no ECU upgrade will easily hit 115mph with room to go.

[bikerbillone]

Egads, those are totally impressive comments, just to know that the machine will reach those high numbers is enough for me. Just ain't stomping on my 2020 like that. It's OK to call me a wus, I can handle it. On the long ride two up with 'stuff', 70 is fine. That's why I invested in this fine machine. Remember, different strokes.......Oh drat, Love bug season here in FL, I'm slowing down. :>)

[Dray]

The top speed question is because that I have a problem driving behind 18 wheelers. I wish to get out, around
and back in safely. My 2015 F3L would run close to 120 mph and my 2017 F3L has to take a little time getting to
87 mph. according to my dealer this is because of gearing and the ECU starts closing the injectors as I get to
85 or so. So for $28K, I can buy a Goldwing and cruise on or get my 2017 ECU reprogramed and be a happy camper.
Just a curious question on my part.
Thanks much for all the input.

Dray

[Peter Aawen]

Sounds like its time for an ECU Upgrade!! :ohyea:

If you do head down this path, I really doubt you'll ever regret it - it'll really make your Spyder! :thumbup:

[south GA Farm Boy]

Dray,
Don't worry it will run plenty fast, in fact when the F-3's first come out, 160 mph was possible according to reports on Youtube! Now they set the computers to hold the speed down for safety reasons and lawsuits! I have had my F-3 Limited up to 115 mph and it had some room leftover! Most Harley boys who are showing out, I just ask them to put on the left blinker when they are at their top speed, and i don't have any problem sending them home!
The Spyder is way more about great things like heated grips, heated seats, power steering, semi-auto transmissions, and a full reverse! Try a Goldwing or harley trike against the Spyder in reverse! The Spyder will be 10 times as fast! It is the best riding bike on the road with traction control, etc! My only concern was about reliability, but I'm on my third Spyder!

[ARtraveler]

But YES! It is in fact 200 kph. If you go to preferences you change the cluster from English units to metric.

And, if you want to have some fun with an unsuspecting passenger...set the speedo to KPH and get out on the highway. Go about 65 to 70 mph and you will be topping 100. That gets a rise from the passenger. :roflblack:

My new 19 F3L does 75 mph nicely. :bowdown:

[Highwayman2013]

My stock Ryker will top 100mph. If you need faster acceleration on the 1330 DOWNSHIFT!

[missouriboy]

So, I am seriously looking at buying a 2020 Spyder. I have not had the chance to
ride the RT or the F3L. MY question for those that know, what is the top speed of either
bike from a rolling speed of 75 mph in 6 gear. Known opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I do not wish to spend 28K for a bike that will not top a 100 mph.

Thanks in advance!!

DrayMy stock 2015 RTL will grab 100mph in 4th gear PDQ. I've topped it out at 117 in 5th. But 6th is more like overdrive, not for speed.

If you're doing 75 in 6th and want to pass something, you gotta downshift but it only takes a split second. Git 'er in 4th, crack that throttle, then HOLD ON with BOTH hands!

[gg194]

My wife read somewhere that they are governed at 115mph.

[Steve W.]

But YES! It is in fact 200 kph. If you go to preferences you change the cluster from English units to metric.
Preferences have been verified to be American units. Have not verified against a GPS, but nearby traffic confirms it's at least close.
https://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c96/Tiggrbike/Spyder/9A056042-5F5D-4465-BD94-EB75E9EDEABC_zps46ebzuj2.jpg

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[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Preferences have been verified to be American units. Have not verified against a GPS, but nearby traffic confirms it's at least close.

With stock tires the speedo will typically show about 3 mph over actual speed at 60 to 70 mph as checked against a GPS. This is to comply with International regulations that no vehicle speedometer indicate a speed less than actual. And based on what I have observed the native measurement system in the Spyder is metric with those values being converted to English units.

[T.P.]

Anyone who has plugged in their PV3 can tell you top speed is 139 before and after.

T.P.

[bmccaffrey]

Anyone who has plugged in their PV3 can tell you top speed is 139 before and after.

T.P.

What is PV3 ??:dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow:

[Revalden]

What is PV3 ??:dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow:

PV3 is a Dynojet Power Vision 3 . Go to Dynojet.com for a plethora of GO FAST gadgets.

[ChicagoSpyder]

So, I am seriously looking at buying a 2020 Spyder. I have not had the chance to
ride the RT or the F3L. MY question for those that know, what is the top speed of either
bike from a rolling speed of 75 mph in 6 gear. Known opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I do not wish to spend 28K for a bike that will not top a 100 mph.

Thanks in advance!!

Dray

I saw 107 Friday and then ran out of room, she was still climbing. No issue passing 18 wheelers solo or two up.

[trikermutha]

139.8 vehicle speed limit rear axle per my PV3

[bikerbillone]

Mutha, I so wonder what is a PV3, can you sort of explain?

[trikermutha]

Mutha, I so wonder what is a PV3, can you sort of explain?

Its a tuner for the bikes and Spyders. Dynojet .com if you want to see it. Kind of hard to find for some reason on there web site.

[Peter Aawen]

139.8 vehicle speed limit rear axle per my PV3

Is that based on the final drive gear & rev limit trikermutha? :dontknow:

[bikerbillone]

Cool, thanks some things I just don't know and being the curious sort......New Spyders so soak up all I can.

[trikermutha]

Is that based on the final drive gear & rev limit trikermutha? :dontknow:

Rev limit set at 8.4000 x 1000RPM
Vehicle speed limit based on rear axle speed.

That is what I pulled off the Software.

[troop]

Mutha, I so wonder what is a PV3, can you sort of explain?

https://www.dynojet.com/power-vision-3-for-can-am-spyder-f3/

Call Jamie (Long) at Fuel Moto.
https://www.fuelmotousa.com/i-23898154-dynojet-pv3-can-am-spyder-pv3-25-05-power-vision-3.html#!year%3D2019%7C%7Cmake%3DCAN-AM%7C%7Cmodel%3DSPYDER

[jaherbst]

The top speed question is because that I have a problem driving behind 18 wheelers. I wish to get out, around
and back in safely. My 2015 F3L would run close to 120 mph and my 2017 F3L has to take a little time getting to
87 mph. according to my dealer this is because of gearing and the ECU starts closing the injectors as I get to
85 or so. So for $28K, I can buy a Goldwing and cruise on or get my 2017 ECU reprogramed and be a happy camper.
Just a curious question on my part.
Thanks much for all the input.


Dray

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Jack

[bikerbillone]

Thanks Troop, I understand what it does now, guess I don't need to go 90 or 100 mph, but good to know that the Rotax can do it without throwing a rod out the cylinder.

[blacklightning]

Funny that this should come up. I did a 500 mile day trip to the NC mountains on yesterday. On the way back, I got my 2016 F3T up to 115 gps mph. The first 112 went very fast, but they started climbing slower after that. I had possibly 3-5 mph more left in it, but I didn't want to push it. The 3 sport bikes with me left me (of course), but the harley and M109 that were with me had to back out at 110, as they got the dreaded death wobble. I just wish I had been on my Vmax to show the sport bike guys what was really up. Lol!

[widowmaker2011]

Saw 122 on my 2008 with the factory accessory Hindle exhaust and with me tucked in on a long slightly downhill straight in Vermont 998 Motor
Saw 113 on my 2011 RT Limited Stock 998 Motor
Saw 118 on my 2015 RT Limted Stock 1330 motor
Saw 108 on my 2020 in 5th gear. (would not hold that speed in 6th) 1330 motor. (The 2020 pushes way more air than the previous RT)

[BajaRon]

You will discover, all things being equal, that the size of your windshield has more to do with your top speed than almost anything else you can do to your Spyder.

[Peter Aawen]

You will discover, all things being equal, that the size of your windshield has more to do with your top speed than almost anything else you can do to your Spyder.

:agree: The barn door sized wall of air that ANY Spyder hasta push ahead of it is astounding, let alone that of any Spyder with a windscreen! :shocked: The windscreen size is the single most critical factor in achieving whatever the top speed your particular machine might be capable of! If you want to go faster, take the screen off! :ohyea: :thumbup:

[Peacekeeper6]

Ok Mav. (https://youtu.be/CUpwLhZh66A)

[sduskin]

If I pass, I drop down a gear and goose it. Works well for my weight & needs. :)

ps. 117 for me and it scared the you-know-what out of me.

[missouriboy]

You will discover, all things being equal, that the size of your windshield has more to do with your top speed than almost anything else you can do to your Spyder.Yup. The engineering egghead-speak I saw about this is: As speed doubles, wind resistance quadruples.

It was mentioned in an article about fuel economy.

[ARtraveler]

RE: Windshield size...right on Peter and Baja.

I have referred to the biggies as barn doors, in the past. I like the OEM on the F3's. At the moment, no desire for a change up. I do feel like the F3 has a bit more "pick up" than the RT.

[Pauls]

181094 110 with the wife on back 5th gear @ Luke AFB runway. 107 on the way back in 6th

[Motorcycledave]

So, I am seriously looking at buying a 2020 Spyder. I have not had the chance to
ride the RT or the F3L. MY question for those that know, what is the top speed of either
bike from a rolling speed of 75 mph in 6 gear. Known opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I do not wish to spend 28K for a bike that will not top a 100 mph.

Thanks in advance!!

Dray

Hell my old 2008 will do that