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    Default Ryker vs F3 Vital Specs!

    Ryker 12 Inches Shorter-
    Ryker Exact Same wheelbase-67"
    Ryker Slightly wider .3 inch-
    Ryker Ground Clearance .5 Lower 4.5 to 4.0-
    Ryker Seat 3 inches lower-
    Ryker weight 90HP 616lbs - 899lbs for Base F3 = 283 lbs LESS!!!
    I have had the 900 ACE for 4 years in a Spark and they seem Bullet Proof and Very smooth!
    Test drive videos to come this week will make up my mind to sell F3 OR Not!
    Would love to make $$ on the Trade-

    2015 F3 sm6, Custom Dynamics fender lights.

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    Sounds great.

    Our new 570 Polaris Ranger UTV is 44 HP and weighs just over 1000 lbs and is a rocket up to its 50 MPH governed max speed.
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    '20 Spyder F3 L

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    Default Wow - 30 percent less weight..

    Can you say,, 30% faster on the quarter mile? Not that I race, but interesting potential.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge707 View Post
    Ryker 12 Inches Shorter-
    Ryker Exact Same wheelbase-67"
    Ryker Slightly wider .3 inch-
    Ryker Ground Clearance .5 Lower 4.5 to 4.0-
    Ryker Seat 3 inches lower-
    Ryker weight 90HP 616lbs - 899lbs for Base F3 = 283 lbs LESS!!!
    I have had the 900 ACE for 4 years in a Spark and they seem Bullet Proof and Very smooth!
    Test drive videos to come this week will make up my mind to sell F3 OR Not!
    Would love to make $$ on the Trade-
    Let us know how that works.

    Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.

    Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)

    MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles

    IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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    If you sit ON the RT, and you sit IN the F3:
    How does sitting 3" lower make you feel?
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    If you sit ON the RT, and you sit IN the F3:
    How does sitting 3" lower make you feel?
    You become the machine 😂
    2022 Ryker 600 , Yellow panels (at the moment)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge707 View Post
    Ryker 12 Inches Shorter-
    Ryker Exact Same wheelbase-67"
    Ryker Slightly wider .3 inch-
    Ryker Ground Clearance .5 Lower 4.5 to 4.0-
    Ryker Seat 3 inches lower-
    Ryker weight 90HP 616lbs - 899lbs for Base F3 = 283 lbs LESS!!!
    I have had the 900 ACE for 4 years in a Spark and they seem Bullet Proof and Very smooth!
    Test drive videos to come this week will make up my mind to sell F3 OR Not!
    Would love to make $$ on the Trade-
    No power steering on the Ryker.....

    I read elsewhere that the wheelbase was about a foot shorter....

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    Spyder #2 - 2012 RT SM5. Traded in after 24,000 miles.
    Spyder #3 - 2015 F3 SM6. Put 13,000 miles on and sold it.
    Spyder #4 - 2017 F3 SM6. Too good of a deal to pass up!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    No power steering on the Ryker.....

    I read elsewhere that the wheelbase was about a foot shorter....
    BRP stats for both 2019 models published 67" wheelbase- Wheels are farther forward on the Ryker.

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    Default Dimensions


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    Quote Originally Posted by Firefly View Post
    No power steering on the Ryker.....

    I read elsewhere that the wheelbase was about a foot shorter....
    The bike is about a foot shorter: the wheelbase is about the same.
    With the narrower front tires and lighter weight: power steering becomes unnecessary.
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Something tells me that the new Ryker will be an absolute blast on these twisty Smokey Mountain roads.

    Looking forward to them Big Time.
    Dean O
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    '20 Spyder F3 L

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    The front hood latch comes off with easy access to fluids, battery- to connect maintainer and heated gloves liners/gloves. I'll bet you can even change the plugs in less than ONE day?

    2015 F3 sm6, Custom Dynamics fender lights.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge707 View Post
    Test drive videos to come this week will make up my mind to sell F3 OR Not!
    Would love to make $$ on the Trade-
    I suspect that there won't be deals for awhile and that the value of used Spyders, especially the F3/F3S is going down fast.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge707 View Post
    The front hood latch comes off with easy access to fluids, battery- to connect maintainer and heated gloves liners/gloves. I'll bet you can even change the plugs in less than ONE day?
    HELL-YEAH 2.jpg
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Quote Originally Posted by billybovine View Post
    Wow! That would make for easy loading on a trailer, when it comes to not scraping the front. Which also tends to make me think. If I was an RV'er, this would be pretty good to tow behind a motor home and take on those little daily excursions. Nothing to travel far on, but good for little trips out to see sights.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sarge707 View Post
    Ryker 12 Inches Shorter-
    Ryker Exact Same wheelbase-67"
    Ryker Slightly wider .3 inch-
    Ryker Ground Clearance .5 Lower 4.5 to 4.0-
    Ryker Seat 3 inches lower-
    Ryker weight 90HP 616lbs - 899lbs for Base F3 = 283 lbs LESS!!!
    I have had the 900 ACE for 4 years in a Spark and they seem Bullet Proof and Very smooth!
    Test drive videos to come this week will make up my mind to sell F3 OR Not!
    Would love to make $$ on the Trade-
    I think the horsepower is 77 not 90.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    Wow! That would make for easy loading on a trailer, when it comes to not scraping the front. Which also tends to make me think. If I was an RV'er, this would be pretty good to tow behind a motor home and take on those little daily excursions. Nothing to travel far on, but good for little trips out to see sights.
    2010 RT A&C, RT-L, RT-L , Orbital Blue, Cognac, Jet Black

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    Quote Originally Posted by Highwayman2013 View Post
    I think the horsepower is 77 not 90.
    Your Right -I was thinking Spark 900 ACE.

    2015 F3 sm6, Custom Dynamics fender lights.

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    Didn't think about the nose to trailer thing. Combine that with the size, easy transmission, and off road ability......and ladies/gents we have an entire new class of bike.

    Right now my mind is thinking of a lot of things this bike could be for me that my last spyder wasn't.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    If you sit ON the RT, and you sit IN the F3:
    How does sitting 3" lower make you feel?
    must be sitting below the Ryker .. right!
    I love how the earth rotates around the sun ... it really makes my day!

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    *** BLOWN MOTOR Apr 21 @3,800 miles, motor replaced by BRP Jun 5, 21 ***

    2019 RT Limited - Phoenix Orange (Chrome) - Hers
    (Baja Ron bar/links-Skidplate-Spydercuff-Comfort seat-LED Headlights)

    Previously Owned:
    2013 RT SE5 (Orbital Blue) *31,000 Miles* - His
    2012 RT Ltd SE5 (Pink Full Body Wrap) *41,000 Miles* - Hers
    2021 Ryker 900 (Black) Sport Windshield - Foam Grips - Solo Comfort Seat

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2RTsGV View Post
    must be sitting below the Ryker .. right!
    The test rider said you feel like part of the machine. Far cry from my old GS that I swear wanted to toss be off in hard corners?

    2015 F3 sm6, Custom Dynamics fender lights.

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