$10K Spyders for 2019

[old Timer]

That must be just the ticket for my wife. No belt, 900cc 3 cylinder=smooth, plus the semi auto tranny. Probably a little hot rod.

What's not to like.

[Highwayman2013]

That must be just the ticket for my wife. No belt, 900cc 3 cylinder=smooth, plus the semi auto tranny. Probably a little hot rod.

What's not to like.

Auto tranny(cvt)

[Highwayman2013]

Some cool features.. but ugly as sin...

The F3 was called ugly when first seen.

[Firefly]

That must be just the ticket for my wife. No belt, 900cc 3 cylinder=smooth, plus the semi auto tranny. Probably a little hot rod.

What's not to like.

Not gonna be a hot rod with these specs:

600cc ACE in-line two cylinder - 47hp 35torque
900cc ACE in-line three cylinder - 77hp 56 torque

And looking that ugly you'd want it to move fast so people don't have to look at it....

[Chefex]

Was told at a dealership in Decorah Iowa that a 10k spyder model is coming out. But it will be very basic. Just to get the younger generation interested and able to afford one.
Nothing that a current spyder owner would really want.

[Firefly]

Was told at a dealership in Decorah Iowa that a 10k spyder model is coming out. But it will be very basic. Just to get the younger generation interested and able to afford one.
Nothing that a current spyder owner would really want.

Especially when you can arleady get a base model F3 for under 10K. My dealer was selling brand new 2017 F3 base units this summer for 9,700.....

Maybe this will go over well with first time buyers, but I can't see anyone stepping down from a Spyder into one of these.

[Bob Denman]

"

Was told at a dealership in Decorah Iowa that a 10k spyder model is coming out. But it will be very basic. Just to get the younger generation interested and able to afford one.
Nothing that a current spyder owner would really want. "

I'm surprised by that statement.
Spyder Ryders have already shown a willingness to accept new and different configurations for their motorcycles.
So what has changed?

[IWN2RYD]

Especially when you can arleady get a base model F3 for under 10K. My dealer was selling brand new 2017 F3 base units this summer for 9,700.....

Maybe this will go over well with first time buyers, but I can't see anyone stepping down from a Spyder into one of these.

Agreed. However, you might see folks add one and or buy two of these instead of one F3 or RT... In fact, buying two would have been exactly what my wife and I would have done originally when we first started, had these Ryker's been available (Vs. an all out RTS SE decked out).


There will always be those however that will go backwards. They may not need the larger F3 or RT, plan to sell it. And decided to get one of these to at least still ryde vs. going to no Spyder.

I for one can see these be hot items in the used market if they prove to be reliable.

If one is in the market for a low cost Spyder, who would not consider paying $6500 for a three or four year old reliable Spyder?

[Michaelscs]

Not gonna be a hot rod with these specs:

600cc ACE in-line two cylinder - 47hp 35torque
900cc ACE in-line three cylinder - 77hp 56 torque

And looking that ugly you'd want it to move fast so people don't have to look at it....

I think you might be underestimating the hot rod potential. It's nearly 300 pounds lighter than the F3S!

[monkeyboymorton]

I think you might be underestimating the hot rod potential. It's nearly 300 pounds lighter than the F3S!

Yes and as I just said in another thread the 900 has almost identical power to weight ratio as an F3-S.

F3S = 280 HP per tonne
Ryker 900 = 275 HP per tonne

I think it'll be a fun little machine.

[YIRYDE]

I may have to consider one for my daily rider to work, weather permitting. They are adding all these hot lanes in the Northern VA area and riding this will reduce some of the wear and tear on my RT. You can ride a motorcycles in the hot lanes without a EZ-PASS.

[Bob Denman]

If one is in the market for a low cost Spyder, who would not consider paying $6500 for a three or four year old reliable Spyder?

How about folks who prefer a new bike to come with a warranty?

[delkhouri]

Especially when you can arleady get a base model F3 for under 10K. My dealer was selling brand new 2017 F3 base units this summer for 9,700.....

Maybe this will go over well with first time buyers, but I can't see anyone stepping down from a Spyder into one of these.

what dealer is that? I am in columbus, ohio and the local dealers seem to barely discount.

[Bob Denman]

Dan is in Michigan…

[delkhouri]

Dan is in Michigan…

Yeah, I saw that, I have been going through Michigan dealers inventory trying to find it. Maybe it's the sticker price posted in store and not online. Because $9700 and me shipping it or picking it up from Michagan is a whole lot cheaper than $16k locally.

Heck locally I can't even find an used f3 for less than $12k and that for a '15 with several thousand miles on it.

[Bob Denman]

Most of the fun is in the shopping anyway!

[IWN2RYD]

How about folks who prefer a new bike to come with a warranty?

Sorry Bob, I am not understanding the question?

My comment that you quoted was about my thoughts on when these hit the used market. My prior comments to that reflect those of the "New" factor.

[Grandpot]

Not gonna be a hot rod with these specs:

600cc ACE in-line two cylinder - 47hp 35torque
900cc ACE in-line three cylinder - 77hp 56 torque

And looking that ugly you'd want it to move fast so people don't have to look at it....

They say the same thing about the A10 Wart Hog, but it gets the job done!

[Bob Denman]

NOW it makes sense!
Your statement seemed to be saying that a used Spyder that was priced for a quick sale: might be more attractive than a new one...

By the way: BRP also dropped the price of the Limiteds by a couple of grand...

[cheska]

Anyone calling these ugly who own a F-3 should look in a mirror. Just saying. Bob

[blacklightning]

Some cool features.. but ugly as sin...

I would definitely shop around for a used spyder if I wanted a 3 wheeled machine..
Now, if like so many other items, if it is 25-30% off next fall (fall 2019), then I might consider the base model, just to have a new one with warranty. But it is still ugly.
I will be test riding one, just to see what it is about. After all, I thought the F3 series were ugly (and still do), but after a test ride, I just had to have one. Who knows, if I can get into one next fall for around $7k (and it will happen), then I might go for it.

[Firefly]

Just learned these do not have power steering........

[ARtraveler]

Just learned these do not have power steering........

Hopefully, the three hundred pounds lighter will help.

[Bob Denman]

And even without power steering: it's pretty easy to twist the bars anyway!
(Anybody else in here ever stuff an 800 pound ATV without P.S.: into a mudhole? )

[Vader]

but I myself would have to ryde one before commenting on performance. I know a buddy who stated that my GS could never be a really fun experience, until he tried mine. I can see the Ryker being an affordable alternative to some, and possible a better fit for smaller frame ryders.