2013 Spyders to get bigger engines, more horsepower

[ViperWolf]

Stopped by Can Am dealer in Nashville today. Sales guy on the floor stated sales meeting revealed bigger engines definitely coming on new 2013 models, and to expect other changes as well but that the BRP was being very "tight lipped" about the "other changes.". Corporate announcements on new models this Sunday, and local dealers should have details on Monday morning.

Anyone else got any scoop? I'm really hoping for the rumored ST/ST-S to materialize this model year.

[pro10is]

I think the RT could make good use of a larger engine as long as gas mileage didn't suffer too much. The RS however has more than enough power to satisfy anyone except the most performance orientated enthusiasts (like Doc).

[flamingobabe]

I think the RT could make good use of a larger engine as long as gas mileage didn't suffer too much. The RS however has more than enough power to satisfy anyone except the most performance orientated enthusiasts (like Doc).

don't be talking for me and my RS

[Sarge707]

I Don,t know about the Bigger engine BUT it might be on the STS and you will Pay for it.
Whenever BRP upped the jet ski engine size people jumped all over them!!

I already made space for something in my Garage and the GS will slide right by it No problem!!!

[ARtraveler]

I am guessing if a bigger engine is offered on the RT that gas mileage will improve--less lugging, etc.

EX: GW with their 1800 cc and comparable wt. get 40 mpg generally.

[MidLifeCrisis]

If all they did was make the Tupper wear on the RT removable without taking off the mirrors, it would be huge. Gas mileage will also improve when we get real gas and not the junk we buy now.

Oh yeah! Almost forgot. A fix for the roasting right hoof would be beyond golden.

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[flaggerphil]

Sales manager at my dealer told some of us that "There WILL be a bigger engine in the future." However, he didn't say it would be in 2013 and most of us got the feeling he was talking about a couple of years down the road.

Who knows...

[Bob Denman]

Don't you just LOVE the silly season??
Four more days...
Tick...tick...tick...

[chris56]

the times of bigger engines are shure gone .. maybe this new italian modell gives them some ideas..



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[dbxray]

My dealer told me the new model would be RST and the rest we would just have to wait and see.

[flamingobabe]

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Put one of these babies in a Spyder...6 carbs..
here's a winterValkyrie
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[Tonga]

I heard it is a definite, probably an inline 3 cyl 1500 cc engine. For those worrying about gas mileage, more tourque, lower revs means same or better gas mileage I would think. I wisk they would shaft drive the new model!!

[Marker]

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Put one of these babies in a Spyder...6 carbs..
here's a winterValkyrie
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I like how you think !!

[dliszews]

Regardless of what they do, will wait a year or 2 until they kill all the bugs. Then
again....the V-4 from the Aprilia and shaft drive would get me to trade-in very
quickly.

[Bob Denman]

BRP has their own 1200cc four-stroke engine; why borrow from Honda?
But the SST frame isn't designed to handle anything bigger or bulkier than the current V-Twin...
Tick...tick..tick...

[flamingobabe]

[QUOTE=Bob Denman;517198]BRP has their own 1200cc four-stroke engine; why borrow from Honda?

the Valkyrie engine is 1520cc...

[Firefly]

3 more days and we'll find out eh.......

I highly doubt the bigger engine rumors floating around........

[otter28169]

I think the engine is going to stay the same but it is going to be a street cruiser with forward controls. That style would make it easier for someone with knee issues to ride. My father has had both knees replaced and I hope I am right. We have ridden ski-doo snowmobiles for years and I cant wait for him to be able to ryde with me.

[ScottyB]

WELL, WITH ALL THE EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE NEW 2013 I HAVE MINE UP FOR SALE AND WILL BE UPGRADING TO THE 2013.
Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait.

[rrman01]

maybe just get rid of the restrictions in the current motor ,, and add a 6th gear at least

[Trickie Dick]

3 more days and we'll find out eh.......

I highly doubt the bigger engine rumors floating around........

[chris56]

WELL, WITH ALL THE EXCITEMENT ABOUT THE NEW 2013 I HAVE MINE UP FOR SALE AND WILL BE UPGRADING TO THE 2013.
Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait, can't wait.

so do I

greetings from auSTria

[Bob Denman]

Tick...tickety...tick... three more days!

[DrewNJ]

They have been using a 3cyl 1500cc liquid cooled motor in the seadoos since 2003. NA versions are 155hp and supercharged versions range from 185-260hp stock.....
It's a pretty compact little motor to. Would seem pretty easy to adapt in the spyder.
Heck, they already share the same coolant bottle.....

On another note:
Anyone notice that on their display cluster there is a picture of a ski, but not lit up? Looks like the cluster has provisions for trim like we see on the jetski clusters.....

[Illinois Boy]

maybe just get rid of the restrictions in the current motor ,, and add a 6th gear at least

Just how fast are you going in 5th that you need a 6th?

5th gear on mine easily takes me to 100+ MPH with headroom on the RPM's yet.

Just wondering... That's all.