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    Default Release Date

    When is the release date for the 2018 models? I will buying one next year.

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    The information should be available on September 21st...
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    Default Tah Dah....!!

    that will be the release date to give you the release date for the units.... but like the weatherman it is an estimation....
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    Kinda bummed after just getting a 2017 that the 2018's have an all-new digital dashboard, smartphone integration and better sound system.

    Oh well....

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    Quote Originally Posted by jfischer View Post
    Kinda bummed after just getting a 2017 that the 2018's have an all-new digital dashboard, smartphone integration and better sound system.

    Oh well....
    Happens every year!
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    If you always wait for next year's improvements: you'll never end up buying anything.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pirate looks at -- View Post
    Happens every year!
    Yeah, but there weren't many dramatic changes from 2014-2017. And I just got mine last Saturday so it stings a little more...

    But OTOH, I got a demo 2017 RT-S with comfort seat and bunch of other goodies with 300 miles on it for $20,999 - and the extra warranty.

    Now to get the air suspensions, fog lights, heated grips, etc I'd have to go to the Limited which is now $29,299 MSRP. I think for that kind of savings I can live without the fancy display

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    Quote Originally Posted by jfischer View Post
    Yeah, but there weren't many dramatic changes from 2014-2017. And I just got mine last Saturday so it stings a little more...

    But OTOH, I got a demo 2017 RT-S with comfort seat and bunch of other goodies with 300 miles on it for $20,999 - and the extra warranty.

    Now to get the air suspensions, fog lights, heated grips, etc I'd have to go to the Limited which is now $29,299 MSRP. I think for that kind of savings I can live without the fancy display
    This is the issue - I got a great deal on my 2017, so with the 2018 bikes going at full list(at least for a while), it would cost me literally thousands of dollars to have those improvements. Not worth it to me, so I'll stick with my decision on the 2017!

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    Default On the bright side .....

    Quote Originally Posted by jfischer View Post
    Kinda bummed after just getting a 2017 that the 2018's have an all-new digital dashboard, smartphone integration and better sound system.

    Oh well....
    You wouldn't have gotten the discounts on the 2018 model that were given on the 2017 model
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2RTsGV View Post
    You wouldn't have gotten the discounts on the 2018 model that were given on the 2017 model
    I know, and with the RT-S gone I'd now have to go with the Limited. And that makes it even more expensive.

    Looks like the Garmin GPS isn't included anymore on the Limited - guess because that's somewhat integrated into the new display somehow? Or maybe I just missed that.

    So I'm fine with the deal I got, especially knowing that the RT-S isn't an option for 2018.

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    Okay, I have an RT-S and I like it a lot. I bought it because I was okay with the "fake" chrome plastic decorator panels and not willing to pay an additional $4K for "real" chrome and the Garmin. I paid about $28K for my S. No way am I going to pay $32K for an L. It appears they are pricing some out of the market. If true, they appear be going to entry level/deluxe and no mid market. My 11 was an A & C (a step above entry), I added floorboards, a different seat, trunk light and driving lights. Linda likes hers better than my S. So...I guess we are happy.

    RE: new model announcement: Was yesterday evening.

    Well...we waited, we procrastinated about what, and then we saw.

    I feel like I got Ralphied. A new dash, toggle switch, and some speakers?????????????

    It looks like my predictions for the model year were right on about models, colors, and no engine tweeks. I do like the colors.

    For me, not worth several thousand more for a new dash and a color change. Will be sticking with my 2011 and 2014.

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    Default I feel the same way. Sticking with my 2017

    I knew the "really cool" 10 year anniversary models would be coming out, and I knew they would be pricey. That also plays into the big discounts on current year models. That's why I bought the 2017. There couldn't have been enough new widgets to make the cost differential worth it. I love what' I've got, after 2 weeks of riding. Besides, somebody may very well figure out some after market widget to make cell phones work better, and who cares about a new digital display?

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