What should I get 2020 RT or RT LIMITED?

[Gambler]

Hi I'm new here and I am in the process of buying a spyder. Currently I have a 2018 Harley street glide (5th Harley) and due to bad a knee I am getting a spyder but the big question RT or RT LIMITED let me hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance

[ARtraveler]

Hi I'm new here and I am in the process of buying a spyder. Currently I have a 2018 Harley street glide (5th Harley) and due to bad a knee I am getting a spyder but the big question RT or RT LIMITED let me hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance

Get the LTD. More amenities. It comes with pretty much everything. If you were to make your RT into a LTD it would cost a couple $K more than the LTD.

[MONK]

I'd say it depends what type of riding you do and if you plan on carrying a passenger. Personally, my "long" days are 200-300 miles. I just don't have time for overnight or week long trips. I don't pull a trailer and never have a passenger. I also prefer the look of no trunk although it might be handy at times. The Limited has (over the base model): trunk, auto suspension, heated seats/passenger grips (heated driver grips are standard on both models) and those extra "eyebrow" lights in the front. The Limited also has a couple very minor things over the base model such as an LED light in the frunk. (I own more flashlights than I can count and never leave home w/o one in my pocket so this is a non-starter.) If you change weight often (passenger or trailer), the auto leveling suspension might be good although you can add it to the base model for something like $600. If you carry a LOT of stuff most of the time (i.e. long trips), the trunk would come in handy. If you only carry a little extra from time to time, the base model still offers the LinQ system and BRP offers a multitude of various smaller "trunks/bags" that will attach. None of those are as large as the Limited trunk but none of those are $2k, either.

Basically, it comes down to this. If you (and a passenger) like long weekend rides or cross country journeys, buy the Limited. If you prefer more day trips or the occasional overnighter, buy the base model.

If I buy an RT in the future (gotta ride one 1st), it'll be a base model.

[Stache]

Think “will I ever?” Cheaper to buy the full touring capability up front than to add it later. It’s a long term purchase. You’ll be living with your choice for a while. If you think you’ll try long ride touring get the capability up front.

[blacklightning]

As others have said, it all depends on what you plan on using the spyder for. I had the same situation in 2014 on which to buy. I ended up with the RT base model and it served me well. But now I would probably buy the RT limited just for the extras alone. I do not like the trunk and will probably not ride with it often. But for those 3-4 times a year that I am able to get the wife on the bike, I would want to make her as comfortable as possible in order to have her ride even more.

[Arion]

I agree with those who have recommended getting the Limited. Our current (new-to-us) Spyders are a 2015 RT-S and a 2012 RT Limited. Both have amenities over the base models offered in those production years and we appreciate the extras.

If we were to buy new Spyders (and we will eventually) we will opt for the Liimited model for exactly the same reasons offer by others.

And by way of comparison and perspective, if the cost seems high, remember a CVO Harley trike lists for over $40 grand! Not to mention the two wheels are on the wrong end of the bike!

[Gambler]

Actually the cvo tri glide is over 50k
And rides like garbage that's why I'm after the spyder��not because of the money but the ride comfort

[Peteoz]

Actually the cvo tri glide is over 50k
And rides like garbage that's why I'm after the spyder��not because of the money but the ride comfort

Then buy the Limited, Gambler......it is “sort of” the same as CVO over stock HDs.

[ThreeWheels]

Just echoing what others said.
The Limited has more features, and some of them are "Limited" only, even if you buy a standard and elect to build it out later.
On the other hand, if you buy the Limited, you can remove the trunk and have the look of a standard RT.
If you have a passenger, the trunk is most handy, not only for supporting their back, but for carrying more stuff, which passengers seem to need lots of, even for day-trips.
Can you be so sure you'll never have a passenger ?
With a motorcycle as sleek as the new 2020 RT, you might not be able to avoid one.
Don't ask me how I know this.........................................

[bluewoo]

Get the Limited

[ryu1867]

Definitely the Limited!!

[Arion]

Actually the cvo tri glide is over 50k
And rides like garbage that's why I'm after the spyder��not because of the money but the ride comfort

Good Lord!! My first house cost less than that. But then I suppose keeping 1940s technology alive can be costly.

[jwt1959]

I recently had the same dilemma, opted for the Ltd and had the dealer throw in the back panel with the sale.

[askitee]

I vote for the RT Ltd

When I bought mine I had no interest in the adjustable screen, remote adjustable suspension, running boards, audio etc and considered fitting aftermarket "storage".

I would miss them all dearly now, and have seen the cost of retrofitting the items from BRP - sheesh I could by another RTL for less - that's in the land down under

I think its like features on your mobile you'll never need but are damn glad they are there when you do.

[Little Blue]

My vote, RT LIMITED. .....

[cptjam]

We got the STD, added a top box and color panels. Saved thousands of dollars. Since we knew we were getting a saddle made, with heat, the LTD amenities were not worth it. For us, it made the most sense. There is so much storage in a STD, even without a top box, it puts every other motorcycle to shame. Be realistic on how you will use it, and buy accordingly.

[Mikey]

If you are the kind of person that is going to farkle your bike the minute you get it home, with seats and what not, the rt to me makes sense! The difference between the two is what adjustable air system, over manual fill, there are a lot of people out here that would take the manual, me included! Some chrome buttons and knobs, maybe rims, and removeable soft travel bags! If that's worth the difference in money than you need the RTL! Good luck, no matter what you pick it's going to be soooooo much fun, you can't take it with you!!!

[ARtraveler]

I have come around in my way of thinking.

I never owned a LTD until the most recent (2019 F3L), which I purchased in December 2019. I could not justify the extra $2K or so for some real chrome pieces and not much else. My first RT (2010) was a premier edition model which would be equivalent to a LTD today.

My 2011 was a base A & C and my 2014 was an RT-S. I did very little farkleing to either except for adding BRP comfort seats and driving lights. The 2014 is still that way, six years later.

The 2019 came with chrome wheels and trim. I added the Cannonball seat, a chrome trunk rack, and lots of lights. Signature light, driving lights, mirror lights, front vent lights, and finally, extra lights on the trunk. All my mods amounted to extra bling factor. No additional performance mods. 8K miles later, I am still a happy camper. The money I saved on the one year old "deal" more than paid for the accessories...so in essence, I got them for free. And, I made Spyderpops very happy that day.