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FaranH
10-22-2012, 08:49 AM
In one of the threads about the new 2013 models, someone had asked for a visual of the 3 models side-by-side. This may not have been exactly what the person was looking for, but it's a nice comparison of the RS, ST and RT and the relative seating position.

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Lamonster
10-22-2012, 08:53 AM
Thanks :thumbup:

Here's another one.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=54571&d=1349111691

It's really depends on the size of the rider though but it does give you a good idea if the same size rider sits all each bike.
NancysToy
10-22-2012, 08:57 AM
Excellent comparisons! It really helps to be able to see all three side by side.
Kratos
10-22-2012, 09:00 AM
Excellent thread! :thumbup:
Bob Denman
10-22-2012, 09:34 AM
:agree: Thanks for this helpful information! :2thumbs: :firstplace:
chris56
10-22-2012, 09:41 AM
1000 thanks Faran .. not exact what I wanted
does anyone know whats the difference from the new RS seating position to the old one ?? would it be possible to change the handlebars of the RS to the ST ??
whats the height of the backseat - does the passenger look over the head of the driver ..
its not so easy to find out whats the best solution ..
JkRbbt
10-22-2012, 09:50 AM
Thanx, Faran/Lamont. Anything is helpful, at this point, but, at 5'6", I think I am going to have to wait until the local dealer has an ST on the floor before I decide between the ST and RT. I know I like the seating position on the 2012 RTs, but I am really hopeful that the ST can be my machine. Time will tell, but I HATE the wait! :sour:
FaranH
10-22-2012, 10:29 AM
Thanx, Faran/Lamont. Anything is helpful, at this point, but, at 5'6", I think I am going to have to wait until the local dealer has an ST on the floor before I decide between the ST and RT. I know I like the seating position on the 2012 RTs, but I am really hopeful that the ST can be my machine. Time will tell, but I HATE the wait! :sour:

I'm only slightly taller than that and I found the ST seating position to be just right. (I do have longer legs for my height than average and still found the slightly bent position with the floorboards on the ST to be very comfortable.) That's still just one person's opinion. You're right in that the best thing is to just get on one and try it. I hate waiting too!:banghead:
FaranH
10-22-2012, 10:34 AM
1000 thanks Faran .. not exact what I wanted
does anyone know whats the difference from the new RS seating position to the old one ??

Only question I can answer definitively is that the 2013 RS has the handlebars 1" higher than the previous models. So that's going to give you a little more upright position than before.

This article gives a nice "what's new" list on the RS. http://www.powersportsbusiness.com/uncategorized/2012/09/23/2013-can-am-spyder-rs-unveiled-features-new-suspension/
Lamonster
10-22-2012, 10:34 AM
I hate waiting too!:banghead:

:agree: