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Report A New 2021 Spyder RT Here
Well, I have not had a post to the 2020 thread in a couple weeks now.
We left off at 77 and counting, new 2020's reported.
If you have purchased a new 2021 Spyder, please post here. A picture or two will be appreciated.
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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That's what I thought too
2017 F3 Limited in Intense Red Pearl
2008 Triumph Rocket (SOLD)
2002 Honda VTX 1800 C ( SOLD)
2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander
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Just bought a 2021 RT Limited Chalk White Dark Edition today
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Sure, probably just like my 2020 RTL Chalk White Edition.
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Correct me if wrong, aren’t the 2021 models just a restart up of the assembly line to finish the production run of units they intended to sell in 2020?
Then Corona Virus arrived, placing craziness on most industries.
So if the 2021 is actually different from a 2020, what changes were made.
Thanks for clarification on this.
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Originally Posted by PMK
Correct me if wrong, aren’t the 2021 models just a restart up of the assembly line to finish the production run of units they intended to sell in 2020?
Then Corona Virus arrived, placing craziness on most industries.
So if the 2021 is actually different from a 2020, what changes were made.
Thanks for clarification on this.
Most likely. But...BRP and the dealers are calling them 2021's now. BRP seems to be in on it. Advantage for buyers: a newer model year and I am still thinking no price changes as of yet. Covid has most likely killed any R & D or changes to be made on the pending new years model. BRP just jumped on the bandwagon and is doing what they think is best. We will see how this all plays out. This was the least expensive way to make a model year changeover.
Remember when Honda did similar? I don't remember the exact year...but I believe there was NO 2011 model and they went from a 2010 to the 2012.
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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Originally Posted by ARtraveler
Remember when Honda did similar? I don't remember the exact year...but I believe there was NO 2011 model and they went from a 2010 to the 2012.
That was the year they moved production from Ohio to Japan, which of course was a major disruption in their normal life. I guess we could kind of say the same thing for BRP. Covid-19 has been a major disruption in their normal life.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by ARtraveler
Most likely. But...BRP and the dealers are calling them 2021's now. BRP seems to be in on it. Advantage for buyers: a newer model year and I am still thinking no price changes as of yet. Covid has most likely killed any R & D or changes to be made on the pending new years model. BRP just jumped on the bandwagon and is doing what they think is best. We will see how this all plays out. This was the least expensive way to make a model year changeover.
Remember when Honda did similar? I don't remember the exact year...but I believe there was NO 2011 model and they went from a 2010 to the 2012.
Often the motorcycle companies do this. The term used is BNG, = Bold New Graphics.
Will be interesting if 2021 is in short supply as they are likely now spoiled up and building sleds. The real 2021s may arrive as is typical, early in the actual year of the model. Time will tell.
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Originally Posted by kevin_from_ny
I believe the 2021 Spyder Rts are a little faster then the 2020s
I don't want to start a flame war here, but it's a scientific fact that the dark colors of any year are faster than the lighter colors. The dark colors absorb light, while the lighter colors reflect light.
Thus, when moving forward, the darker colors, in this case Asphalt Gray, absorb light. In other words, any light hitting the front pulls the Spyder forward, giving it extra speed.
The lighter colors reflect the light. The light bouncing off the front reduces the forward speed.
Ain't physics wonderful.
If it ain't broke, don't break it.
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2020 RT Limited Asphalt Grey
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I used to have a hopped up ZX-11 Kawasaki. It was BLACK. It was fast.
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.
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Originally Posted by PMK
Often the motorcycle companies do this. The term used is BNG, = Bold New Graphics.
Will be interesting if 2021 is in short supply as they are likely now spoiled up and building sleds. The real 2021s may arrive as is typical, early in the actual year of the model. Time will tell.
Same factory builds sleds and Spyders?
Current Rides:
2015 Spyder ST-S SM5
2016 Honda Gold Wing ABS/Navi
2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350
2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan
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Originally Posted by VStarRider
Same factory builds sleds and Spyders?
That has been what is told to us for years.
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Originally Posted by VStarRider
Same factory builds sleds and Spyders?
Yes, in Valcourt, Quebec. The same crew was, maybe still is, used for both lines. Spyder production stopped in April and sled production started and then ended in the fall. After the 2017 Homecoming they were making changes to the production line but I don't remember what the new system was going to be. I think it was going to allow Spyder production year round, or it was going to allow some of the production line to be used for both. I wish I could remember. Maybe I can find a post from back then when memory was fresher.
But yes, sleds and Spyders are both built in the same factory complex. ATVs and side by sides are built in Mexico, I believe. Rotax engines are made in Austria.
2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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Originally Posted by IdahoMtnSpyder
But yes, sleds and Spyders are both built in the same factory complex. ATVs and side by sides are built in Mexico, I believe. Rotax engines are made in Austria.
I believe Rykers are built in Mexico as well.
Trb-- (Roger)
2014 Cognac STL:Ultimate Seat, Nelson Rigg Tail Pack, Nelson Rigg RS/ST Half Cover, TL fender lights, Squared Away Laser Alignment, BajaRon sway bar and links, Akropovic Sport Silencer
2022 White Pearl F3T
Gone but not forgotten: 2019 F3S Special Series Liquid Titanium
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Well, I guess that means there will be no big reveal in September, and possibly no major discounts on the 2020 either. Normally there is anywhere from a $4,000-$5,500 discount on models starting in late September and running until that model year is gone. Guess I will have to wait and see. I know it was a pipe dream, but I was really hoping for around 1600cc or something for the 2021 model.
2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white
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Will be traveling to Iowa.. yes Iowa on Thursday to pick up a deep Marsala chrome edition RT Limited... not sure why I am trading my 2018 in.. guess I like the looks of the new.
Rick.
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whoops.. a 2021 model it is.
Rick
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