Trading my 2010RT for a RSS

**gene0108** · 05-09-2014, 09:22 AM

I want to trade in my 2010RT for a RSS. Has anyone on here gone from a RT to an RS?

**daveinva** · 05-09-2014, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by gene0108

I want to trade in my 2010RT for a RSS. Has anyone on here gone from a RT to an RS?

Never heard of such a thing, I'd be interested in hearing!

**bullant12** · 05-09-2014, 09:53 AM

RT to an ST, yes (may do that one day)...
But RT to RS... interesting.
IMHO, I do not like riding my wife's RS... I can do short rides in it, but after a few minutes, my back is starting to ache. And she has the 1" riser on her handlebars.

**billrob71** · 05-09-2014, 10:30 AM

Congrats

**joebryanjr** · 05-09-2014, 10:35 AM

Someone has to defend the RS. I have a 2011 RSS. I do not find it uncomfortable to ride. Ride all day with stops every hour or so. It has 3" risers and the BRP touring windshield.
I am not an aggressive rider so I get 30+ MPG.
I may switch to an RT in the future so my wife is more comfortable.

**Chupaca** · 05-09-2014, 10:40 AM

if you prefer a bar stool to a lounge chair your doing the right thing..but I love our RS and so does my wife. She bought it so it was her choice and I'm glad she made it. We don't do cross country rydes (time) but 500 mile weekends are quite common. Imo if your thinking about it you'll love it..I also strpped my wing down to a sport bike so it may be just me...

**Bob Denman** · 05-09-2014, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by gene0108

I want to trade in my 2010RT for a RSS. Has anyone on here gone from a RT to an RS?

Do you think that you might miss any of the RT's creature comforts, that are lacking on the RS?

Heated grips
A height-adjustable windshield
Cruise control
Extra storage Space

...just thinkin'...

**gene0108** · 05-09-2014, 12:20 PM

I don't think I will miss any of the features. It is the riding position that I am worried about. I have almost 40k on my RT. I want a sportier ride. So I guess I ride 10k per year.
I am not really excited about the looks of the rt.
Great information. Just trying to decide.
I guess I have to find a friend who has one and go ride it 500 miles in one day.

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**SteveMac** · 05-09-2014, 12:27 PM

Originally Posted by gene0108

I don't think I will miss any of the features. It is the riding position that I am worried about. I have almost 40k on my RT. I want a sportier ride. So I guess I ride 10k per year.
I am not really excited about the looks of the rt.
Great information. Just trying to decide.
I guess I have to find a friend who has one and go ride it 500 miles in one day.

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Why not the ST? Seems like the perfect fit based on your description?

**gene0108** · 05-09-2014, 12:29 PM

Heat issues....or did they solve that problem?

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**Tanshanomi** · 05-09-2014, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Do you think that you might miss any of the RT's creature comforts, that are lacking on the RS?

Heated grips
A height-adjustable windshield
Cruise control
Extra storage Space

...just thinkin'...

- I have verified with BRP techs that you can install the ST heated grip kit, you just need to cut a hole in the binnacle somewhere to mount the switch, as there is no switch panel blanks on the RS-S. That's the only issue.
- '13-'14 RS-Ss have cruise control, which I love.
- With the BRP/Givi removable saddlebags, frunk rollaway suitcase, and the BRP softside tail bag, I don't have appreciably less storage than my wife's RT. And when I don't need all the space, I can configure the storage to my needs.

...and as far as the windshield, you can get all sorts of aftermarket windshields. But, as I mentioned in another thread, I think the '13-on RS handlebars are perfectly matched to the footpeg position and sport shield height. I actually prefer it to a windshield.

**billrob71** · 05-09-2014, 01:08 PM

Originally Posted by Bob Denman

Do you think that you might miss any of the RT's creature comforts, that are lacking on the RS?

Heated grips
A height-adjustable windshield
Cruise control
Extra storage Space

...just thinkin'...

everything that is listed above can be put on your RSS and the 13s have cruise

**DrewNJ** · 05-09-2014, 01:09 PM

Welcome to the dark side!

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**Bob Denman** · 05-09-2014, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by billrob71

everything that is listed above can be put on your RSS and the 13s have cruise

I know that it all can be added... but doesn't that seem like a lot of work and expense to head right back where you originally were?

As far as the ergonomics:
RS Ergos.jpg RT Ergos.jpg ST Ergos.jpg

**billrob71** · 05-09-2014, 01:40 PM

Maybe a little work , basic install on most of that stuff

I've saw a st style windshield adapted to a RS didn't look to complicated. Heated grips may pose a little challenge to some.

The extra cost of the RT compared to the RS may be the contributing factor, if you figure about $1000 for the BRP side bag kit , $100 for a heTed grip kit (non BRP) , couple hundred dollars for a windshield, not sure what the highway pegs cost and switching to the ST bars on the RS and the ergo are changed

**SteveMac** · 05-09-2014, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by gene0108

Heat issues....or did they solve that problem?

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I know the triple isn't in the 2014 ST, but didn't they redesign the panels for heat reduction on the 14 STs??

**Bob Denman** · 05-09-2014, 02:08 PM

They did... They added some pretty neat-looking hoodscoops on the 2014s.

2013 versus 2014.jpg

**gene0108** · 05-09-2014, 02:42 PM

Oh one other thing. I need a cab on the rss.
I know j&m makes a handlebar mount.
I still want an rss. I want a 2013 green one......If I can even find one.

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**NetJunkie** · 05-09-2014, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by gene0108

Oh one other thing. I need a cab on the rss.
I know j&m makes a handlebar mount.
I still want an rss. I want a 2013 green one......If I can even find one.

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Check eBay. Saw an untitled one at a dealer on there.

**gene0108** · 05-09-2014, 02:57 PM

It is a 2012. Did they make this color in 2012 or 2013? I will text him.

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**Tanshanomi** · 05-09-2014, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by gene0108

It is a 2012. Did they make this color in 2012 or 2013? I will text him.

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The '13s were available in matte green, matte orange, and titanium.

**spyder-dude** · 05-09-2014, 03:25 PM

I started with an 2008 GS, then went to the 2011 RSS and then the 2013 STS. Now that I have almost 6800 miles on my RT in just a couple of months I probably will never go back to the sport models. The most I did on my RSS was 680 miles in a day and was sore as could be and that was with a corbin seat. I did 900 miles on my RT on the way to spyderfest one day and could have probably done another 400 with no problems.

**NetJunkie** · 05-09-2014, 03:35 PM

It's all down to use case. I have zero interest in doing 700 miles in a day on any Spyder...just not what I do. Too many people here see the RS line as the trike for people that can't afford an RT and that's very often not true. It's for people that want a smaller, lighter ryde with a more aggressive stance and seating. And yes, I've been on an RT before. Have access to one any time I want. But if the ride on that with the upright seats, comforts, huge windshield, and pegs is what I want I'll just drive my topless, doorless Jeep. It's surprisingly close.

**gene0108** · 05-09-2014, 04:04 PM

Someone mentioned an ST. I have never really looked at one.

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**Bob Denman** · 05-09-2014, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by DrewNJ

Welcome to the dark side.

NOW You've done it...

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