Slingshot

[Joe T.]

This looks like fun!


Most recent road test:


http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2014/...ifferent-sort/


Joe T.

[Mexican]

Saw one on the street yesterday, from the front looks good, from the rear it looks uuuuugly!!

[daveinva]

Second review in as many weeks that hit the Slingshot for its brakes. Guess Polaris knows what needs tweaking for the next model year.

[Bob Denman]

Let's see if they listen as closely as BRP does...

[redflasher]

Last Saturday, the wife and I went to Tousley Cycle in White Bear Lake MN to see the Slingshot. The top of the line red one was on display right inside the front doors. Talking with a salesman yielded some interesting information. They had got 2 delivered the day before. One was immediately sold and the other one is on display. Apparently, they have already sold 9 basically sight unseen. The supply of these is going to be very slow delivery. If I put money down that day, I could expect to get it next AUGUST 2015.

I offered to drive the salesman to my bank and get a check from my account to buy the display model. No way says the salesman.

I sat in the display model and it is bigger than I thought it would be. Pedals are very close together. Shifter action is very short. Small luggage compartment behind each seat. Fit and finish are very nice.

I want one.

There are other dealers to check out.072614-polaris-slingshot-WDP_4772_©Polaris2014_Slingshot.jpg

[Bob Denman]

Let us know if you take a test drive in one!

[redflasher]

Let us know if you take a test drive in one!

No demo available and winter is here along with snow, ice, and salted roads. Hundreds of accidents, roll overs, and trips into the ditch. Maybe a test next April or May.

[SpyderBandit]

Saw one on the street yesterday, from the front looks good, from the rear it looks uuuuugly!!

You mean its the exact opposite of the spyder, meaning uuuuugly from the front and sharp looking from the rear!

[Rockwall]

Amen SpyderBandit

[Rockwall]

I still don't see the purpose of the Slingshot and where and when you would drive it. Can't go out with a group of other riders. Just saying.

[den1953]

Only in wheel count, but not in any other way. You sit in it like a car and you drive it like a car. Just having three wheels might satisfy some legal definition of what constitutes a motorcycle, but doesn't necessarily translate as being one to motorcyclists. I'd rather be straddling a saddle seat and steering with handlebars while twisting a hand throttle. But that's just me.

[Bob Denman]

I still don't see the purpose of the Slingshot and where and when you would drive it. Can't go out with a group of other riders. Just saying.

"Each to their own notion.", said the old woman as she kissed the cow.

If you don't like them; just don't start setting aside your pennies for one...

[spyder3]

I still don't see the purpose of the Slingshot and where and when you would drive it. Can't go out with a group of other riders. Just saying.

Why not? Just asking

We live in a wonderful time where we have lotsa of toys to choose from...

[Mr. White]

I heard Texas will not license them. Don't quote me, just a rumor. I am not sure it is true.

[spyder3]

I heard Texas will not license them. Don't quote me, just a rumor. I am not sure it is true.

George,

I'm sure the mrs will surprise you with one for xmas....she does have a lot of pull down there..Happy Turkey day young man!

[Bob Denman]

Hi George,
That has been reported in here as well... They'll probably get all of that sorted out eventually!

[machead]

I heard Texas will not license them. Don't quote me, just a rumor. I am not sure it is true.

Texas will not allow them to be sold/registered here because it is classified as a motorcycle. Texas law states that a motorcycle has to saddle stye seating. The slingshot is side by side.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/...t-missed-mark/

[jScotD]

How close are the pedals? I have been trying to find out..Reason being, I have an artificial lower right leg.

Scott

[Motorcycledave]

To the one asking about how close the pedals are the seat in the one I drove was adjustable
it is very comfortable the seating position is very good. Power is way out there the Chevrolet
engine is super, gas millage seemed very good, I had my hopes set on a T-Rex until the Slingshot
came out for less than 1/2 the cost and double the advantages of a chevrolet power plant
that can be serviced at any GM dealer my money is on the Slingshot.
I give it a big 5 thumbs up
Dave

[jScotD]

I was wondering how close the pedals are to each other..Even In my toyota tacoma, I've been known to have my foot on the brake and gas at the same time, so I have to be careful

[Motorcycledave]

Hi Scott
They are close but not that close, I have owned a bunch of sports car over the years
MG'S, Triumphs, I even got stuck with a Fiat 850 " piece of crap" and the pedals are about the same as them
you get used to them, my wife said take your pick an Elio or a Slingshot then she found out what the slingshot cost
and the Elio cost and said lets go for it. She likes the Elio because of the doors and windows, Got a lot of seat time in one at SEMA this year.
Dave

I was wondering how close the pedals are to each other..Even In my toyota tacoma, I've been known to have my foot on the brake and gas at the same time, so I have to be careful

[ARtraveler]

I would love to have a Slingshot. I like latest and greatest. Unfortunately, I need to leave my retirement fund alone.

I will have to sit out and just watch this one.

Take a drive sometime for me Arntufun.

[JerryB]

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the link.

BTW, is that an Ibis in your avatar? If so, did you build it?

Jerry Baumchen

[Joe T.]

Texas will not allow them to be sold/registered here because it is classified as a motorcycle. Texas law states that a motorcycle has to saddle stye seating. The slingshot is side by side.

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/...t-missed-mark/

Does Texas license the Morgan Three-Wheeler?

Joe T.

[Joe T.]

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the link.

BTW, is that an Ibis in your avatar? If so, did you build it?

Jerry Baumchen

Jerry,

No, that is a 1/3 scale RC model of my design. I call it the Aerodigm Model 206E. I hope to make full scale kits - someday.

I don't know what an Ibis is. I will have to Google it.

Thanks,
Joe T.