Nitpicking the 2024 RT

[CopperSpyder]

Saw a couple of new 2024 RT's Friday. Both were already sold and awaiting pick up. I saw two things I don't care for on them though. If you look closely at the top of the side bags, you'll see a triangle shape with a different finish. These are simply stuck on decals for looks. I wonder how long it will take for them to start peeling? Also, since the right side passenger audio control panel no longer exists, BRP chose to simply install a filler panel where it used to be instead of making a new panel surrounding the grip handle. It makes it look like an afterthought, Just my opinions. (And I know what their worth!)

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So now the question is after looking at the 2024 and nitpicking, what did you see that you liked?

[Jetfixer]

So now the question is after looking at the 2024 and nitpicking, what did you see that you liked?

I liked the new controls. The high beam switch is now where the former flash-to-pass/BRP Connect switch was. The big reverse button is gone, replaced by a more easily operated, smaller button. Rolling the throttle forward is the new "mode" switch. I'm still not convinced the touch screen dash is necessary, but the larger size is nice.

[K80Shooter]

I liked the new controls. The high beam switch is now where the former flash-to-pass/BRP Connect switch was. The big reverse button is gone, replaced by a more easily operated, smaller button. Rolling the throttle forward is the new "mode" switch. I'm still not convinced the touch screen dash is necessary, but the larger size is nice.

I would think that a touch screen dash would be more of a safety hazard than anything else. There's already enough distractions without that IMHO.

[blacklightning]

I would think that a touch screen dash would be more of a safety hazard than anything else. There's already enough distractions without that IMHO.

I think the touch screen stops working at 10 mph, so it has to be controled by the buttons after that.
I got a chance to ride down to the dealership in Winston Salem, NC on Saturday. I was more looking to check out the actual color on the "Sea to Sky". It is more of a flat white color than anything. In fact, that is what I was expecting in 2020 and 2021 with the "chalk white" color. Overall, it was nice, but nothing that I would trade my 2021 in for, and definitely not a fan of the flat white color finish. But it only stands to reason that they would do something different to try to get on everyones side. Different strokes for different folks. The left mirror seems to be fixed (not shaky). I just hope they did a better job on the saddle bag handles and etc. When I talked to the salesperson about that, they admitted that there were issues with the 2020-2022 models, but blamed it on covid. But when I asked why they did not do a recall, or cover these items without the runaround, there was no comment. But, we can just continue to hope for better.

[ks4hcoach]

The new larger screen looks like a big improvement over the previous version. Now if they would just delete those stupid speakers flanking the screen, they could make the display even bigger so that it might be more useful as a GPS/Navigation display, especially if the Car Play features now work properly with cell phones like they have for at least 5 years in the automotive world.
For that matter, delete the radio and all the speakers, as the last thing I plan on doing is going down the road blaring loud music for the rest of the world to put up with.

[Snoking1127]

I liked the new controls. The high beam switch is now where the former flash-to-pass/BRP Connect switch was. The big reverse button is gone, replaced by a more easily operated, smaller button. Rolling the throttle forward is the new "mode" switch. I'm still not convinced the touch screen dash is necessary, but the larger size is nice.

The rolling the throttle is the replacement for the left-hand top button to select reverse. Not sure where the mode button is, but it is not part on the throttle. Parking brake is on the right side now, and the starter is part of the kill button features(start/run/kill). No more getting caught by the "red" button got turned off.

[OlJim]

There is no mode button. You turn on key wait for screen to boot up and a message appears saying something about the safety card. At this point you roll the throttle forward and the screen goes to gage mode and you can start bike using what used to be the kill switch. You don't have to hold the throttle in the forward position to start but you do when shifting to reverse. I have a little over 300 miles on mine and still have think about it when starting the bike. I suppose I will get used to it someday.

[WRCLVR]

There is no mode button. You turn on key wait for screen to boot up and a message appears saying something about the safety card. At this point you roll the throttle forward and the screen goes to gage mode and you can start bike using what used to be the kill switch. You don't have to hold the throttle in the forward position to start but you do when shifting to reverse. I have a little over 300 miles on mine and still have think about it when starting the bike. I suppose I will get used to it someday.

Ah... thank you very much for the quick primer. That is different.... lol. I'm gonna make the dealer pair the Samsung to the bike. After watching that, I will pair up my Sena 50S comms. Don't have Apples so lack of Carplay is not an issue.

Does Google Maps work well with the new 2024's?

[WRCLVR]

Ah... thank you very much for the quick primer. That is different.... lol. I'm gonna make the dealer pair the Samsung to the bike. After watching that, I will pair up my Sena 50S comms. Don't have Apples so lack of Carplay is not an issue.

Does Google Maps work well with the new 2024's?

Well as promised but only one teaser pic...

[jfischer]

Ah... thank you very much for the quick primer. That is different.... lol. I'm gonna make the dealer pair the Samsung to the bike. After watching that, I will pair up my Sena 50S comms. Don't have Apples so lack of Carplay is not an issue.

Does Google Maps work well with the new 2024's?

It should work fine when CarPlay is finally enabled. Won’t know for sure though until they enable CarPlay support.

[WRCLVR]

Thanks! Another question... is there an adjustment for the back rest? This is on my new 2024 Sea to Sky with the matching S2S back rest. IIRC, the older BRP back rests, like the one I put on my 2023 Sea to Sky, had a screw to adjust the rake of the back rest, so that it could lay flat against your back, and not dig in under your shoulder blades...

LMK please?!

[Spyderjim2016]

Just saw the 2024 S to S yesterday at the dealer. Thoughts on what your impressions are would be appreciated!

Ah... thank you very much for the quick primer. That is different.... lol. I'm gonna make the dealer pair the Samsung to the bike. After watching that, I will pair up my Sena 50S comms. Don't have Apples so lack of Carplay is not an issue.

Does Google Maps work well with the new 2024's?

Sorry for the bad post before, what’s your impression of the 2024 S2S so far? Saw one yesterday at the dealer and thinking of upgrading. Any special $ discount?