The new 2016 RT?

[finless]

There was a discussion on Facebook about if an RT will be built on the F3 frame and styling in 2016.

Someone either drew this or found it somewhere.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=102092&d=1423662106

What do you think?
I might actually like it :)

Bob

[Bob Denman]

Fanciful dreaming, and nothing else. ;)
But it IS pretty!

[OverHillAndDale]

(Sigh). It's a beauty! Now I need to get over buyer's regret for my 2014!

[JayBros]

Adds some class to the John Deere look!

[blacklightning]

Looks nice, but I am still in love with my 2014 RT. Now if they were to put the 1330 into the ST platform, then I would have something to consider.

[finless]

Fanciful dreaming, and nothing else. ;)


I think your just jealous ;)
But what if this was a reality?

Personally, it is not cost effective for BRP to continue to run 2 manufacturing lines for frames. I am going to bet that this will happen eventually and all models will be built off this new F3 frame.

Bob

[Bob Denman]

If it was reality; I'd be disappointed... :shocked:
Why would you intentionally reduce the cargo capacity of a bike designed for Touring?? :dontknow:

[finless]

If it was reality; I'd be disappointed... :shocked:
Why would you intentionally reduce the cargo capacity of a bike designed for Touring?? :dontknow:

Who says you would reduce the frunk? It does not have to be the same frunk as on the F3 like the RS and RT are not the same. I am just suggesting the same frame and "styling" for the new RT. The plastic is just that, bolt on "stuff" to the frame.

Bob

[jaherbst]

(Sigh). It's a beauty! Now I need to get over buyer's regret for my 2014!



Buyers regret? I love my 2014.

Jack

[OverHillAndDale]

No real regret, I just really like the bold look of the grill on that bike. I'll be driving my 14 until the wheels fall off and maybe beyond that.


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[maliamd]

Looks nice, but I am still in love with my 2014 RT. Now if they were to put the 1330 into the ST platform, then I would have something to consider.


I agree totally. I would consider the ST with the 1330.

[Chupaca]

putting the rear end of an RT on the front of an F3 just ain't cutting it for me..:roflblack::roflblack: but then I'm not crazy about the F3 anyway in pictures or in person...but nice for those who do..so will trailers be included with all 16's...:roflblack::roflblack:

[Lamonster]

I think your just jealous ;)
But what if this was a reality?

Personally, it is not cost effective for BRP to continue to run 2 manufacturing lines for frames. I am going to bet that this will happen eventually and all models will be built off this new F3 frame.

Bob

The frames are all the same from 2013 on. Only the subframes are changed.

And I don't think you'll see this or any version of it.

[Supernam]

I agree totally. I would consider the ST with the 1330.
This is what people really want.

[blacklightning]

This is what people really want.
I know I can always dream, but if I was retired, or had the funds to pay someone to do it, I would install the 200 hp Vmax motor in a St. That would be totally bad a$$:doorag:.
Again, it is only a dream:D

[ARtraveler]

A nice fantasy picture. Also in the camp that it would be a loss in cargo carrying capacity, which is what most RT owners want.

I note the boss has stated there will be no such iteration in the future.

[Jeriatric]

Waiting to see what's new from BRP in 2020 :popcorn: Or, who else may have entered the market by then. :doorag:

[ARtraveler]

Waiting to see what's new from BRP in 2020 :popcorn: Or, who else may have entered the market by then. :doorag:

:agree: That will be interesting indeed. I bet the stuff is on the idea board already.

[etaoin]

My vision of a slam-dunk change/update to the RT would be a slight re-shaping to accommodate the U-Fit leg positioning system that the F3 enjoys. Otherwise, I'm very happy with my newly-acquired 2014 RT Limited.

[Bob Denman]

I agree totally. I would consider the ST with the 1330.

The engine and coolant system wouldn't fit inside the current bodywork... :banghead:

[MikeT]

I think the RT riders would be happy if the increase in engine performance of the F3 made it into the RT line in 2016.

[3 Wheel Rider]

Not a fan of the "imagined '16 F3 RT". BRP got it right when they designed the 2014 RT. The only changes I would make or add to the OEM equipment list is a beefier sway bar and a LED HMT running/brake light. I love my 2014 RT Limited!!! :trike:

[spyderyderjim]

The frames are all the same from 2013 on. Only the subframes are changed.

And I don't think you'll see this or any version of it.


Hi Lamont,
It would be a shame if BRP Spyder engineers ignore the fact that majority of Spyder RT owners/riders want a top fill F3 type gas tank.
I would think BRP engineers could fit a F3 gas tank on 2016 Spyder RT by removing glove box, molding panels to fit around F3 gas tank.
Keep rest of RT the same as present 2015 RT's for storage, etc.
Just my 2 cents.
Jim

[miltonb]

I know I can always dream, but if I was retired, or had the funds to pay someone to do it, I would install the 200 hp Vmax motor in a St. That would be totally bad a$$:doorag:.
Again, it is only a dream:D I have been waiting to hear this from someone for a long time. I have a 85 vmax named storm built by mad max, 144 at the rear wheel and it was not running good. I dream one day of installing it in a spyder. :rolleyes: deer slayer.

[Bob Denman]

I think the RT riders would be happy if the increase in engine performance of the F3 made it into the RT line in 2016.
The "increase in engine performance" is more about lower gearing and less weight; than anything else.

[OldDog]

The engine and coolant system wouldn't fit inside the current bodywork... :banghead:

Revamp the bodywork. Open the side panels ala the F3. Incorporate the U-Fit system, but keep the sport touring style. I think it would be a hit. Maybe someone can Photoshop a concept drawing (with all the disclaimers.) Maybe that's already in the works.

[tigerdr]

May be this will be the new rear end of the 2016 RT. It's the rear end of the 2015 Freedom Trailer.

We had to wait until the end of september.



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[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I hadn't thought of that... :clap:
You might just be onto something! :firstplace:

[scottnkansas]

I love my 2014 RT-S. I don't see a reason to change things. If it isn't broke then don't fix it. I do wish they'd bring the 622 trailer back. I want all that storage space.


Scott

[Deanna777]

I like my 2014RTS-SE6 this is a keeper for me. I am not trading and this is my last one. Deanna

[Bob Denman]

I like my 2014RTS-SE6 this is a keeper for me. I am not trading and this is my last one. Deanna

...Until your NEXT one... :D :thumbup:

[ARtraveler]

...Until your NEXT one... :D :thumbup:

Me too! on the "last" one...but you never know. :roflblack::roflblack:

[Bob Denman]

These things are an awful lot like potato chips; tough to stop!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LvFLJn0ZIaQ

[Deanna777]

...Until your NEXT one... :D :thumbup: I wont take any demo rides! :roflblack::roflblack: That is how I found out about the 2014RTS-SE6, the test drive sold me. I also had heard about the 14's on this site from everyone else that had bought one. Deanna

[Bob Denman]

You have to admit; they're tough to resist... :shocked:

[Deanna777]

You have to admit; they're tough to resist... :shocked: if you take a demo ride you are hooked!

Yes, they are tough to resist, but they are fun to drive, and you get to meet interesting people, and join this site. Deanna

[Deanna777]

These things are an awful lot like potato chips; tough to stop!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LvFLJn0ZIaQ:agree: Deanna

[jcthorne]

There must be a bunch of folks with older bikes that run and drive MUCH worse than our 2013s. I demo'd a 14 at the owners event. It was nice to a point but mostly it was just different. And certainly not $10k a copy worth of difference. its mostly the same bike and with the suspension and cooling upgrades we have, our 13s actually drove BETTER. The off the line torque is nice but the top end drops off a lot as if the 1330 cant breath where the 998 just keeps pulling all the way to red line....at least ours do.

Eh. If I was looking for a new bike now, yeah I'd prefer the 14 sure. But there was no were near enough to persuade me to trade in a 1 year old bike and take that kind of loss.

[retread]

The area I'd like to see changed is the trunk and side cases, 2 to 3 inches deeper for the side cases, and a trunk that approaches the size of a Harley Tour Pack.

john

[finless]

Lamont, I was told by the guy that posted that concept picture on Facebook that the picture was posted by BRP and was on the BRP website somewhere. So the picture is actually from BRP?

If they drew it, I guess it was just an idea and they gave up on it?

Bob