!!!! COPYCAT !!!!

[The_Spyderwoman]

HAVE you seen this thing?

http://www.roketa.com/product/2610/0/47108.shtml

[Lamonster]

[tatt2r]

it's a mini spyder.....

[3tracs]

Uh... that has to be some kind of joke right? It's obviously a Spyder with some retooling (and not for the better).

[spyryder]

Looks like it has a hand brake though!

[Lamonster]

Looks like the Ridley of Spyders.
http://www.ridleymotorcycle.com

Chances are this will be one of those cheap throwaway knockoffs just like all the other China knockoffs. 250cc won't get you down the road very fast but it may get you to the store and back. You won't be crossing too many zipcodes, that's for sure.

I got to say there are some things I like about it. The front view looks pretty cool.

[Lamonster]

Well what do you know.

Goldenvale
Attention Parts
2041 S Turner Ave
Ontario, CA 91761
909.975.4488 X 224
http://www.roketa.com/information/13.shtml

[Roaddog2]

Looks like the Ridley of Spyders.
http://www.ridleymotorcycle.com

Chances are this will be one of those cheap throwaway knockoffs just like all the other China knockoffs. 250cc won't get you down the road very fast but it may get you to the store and back. You won't be crossing too many zipcodes, that's for sure.

I got to say there are some things I like about it. The front view looks pretty cool.

I like front view also

[LDFIREWORKS]

it aint no spydrrr

[spyryder]

Check the taillight and bodywork surrounding it.

[Smylinacha]

They allowed to copy like that?

[Lamonster]

They allowed to copy like that?

I'm sure BRP will be all over that thing. It's way to close to their product.

[IMRU3]

Just an IMITATOR. Not the ORIGINATOR. Thumbs down on this one.

[Rando]

Immitation is the best form of flattery...

[Derwin]

Hey, man..... This copycat thing might be just up my alley.....something I may just be able to afford!

But only 250cc?

[kaiser]

Well I agree its a cheap china job. I would like to see one in person though, just because. How much are these? That Trizuma thing is pretty cool I've seen on the internet but its so not trying too look just like the one and only original Spyder!

[Derwin]

Well, I just got off the phone with a dealer friend of mine in South Dakota. He said he was speaking to an importer about these, and found out it would be wholesaling for around $3500 to $4000. I would think that would mean a RETAIL price of around $5,000 or $6,000 tops.

Anyway, I'm thinking of just getting one and using it until I can save up enough money for the REAL thing!

What do you think? Oops....maybe I shouldn't ask that question here!

Derwin

[ataDude]

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Anyway, I'm thinking of just getting one and using it until I can save up enough money for the REAL thing!

What do you think? Oops....maybe I shouldn't ask that question here!

Derwin

Why not? After all it gets 100 miles/gallon and goes 120 MPH [/sarcasm]

Derwin, save your money. You were close before... should be closer by now.

[spyder3rdr]

check out the single - side swingarm on the rear ... i like that

[Lamonster]

The only way that thing will do 120 mph and get 100 mpg is behind a really fast tow truck.

[SpyderRider2492]

It is interesting, but so is a 'hot wheels' toy or a childrens peddle car from your local Mall. I do not think its even legal to drive this on the roads, its not even alowed to be sold in California as the disclaimer states, and probably will not meet many other states requirements.

( California customers should verify that the 'Rocketa' product you wish to buy is legal for sale in California).

Derwin, if you though you were taking a chance with the SE5, forget about this copy and contiue to save you cash and wait for the real thing, it may take longer but you will end saving the 6 grand you waste on a product with little on no resale value once purchased...

I know you want a Spyder as soon as, but don't jump into the fire and make things worse for yourself. Glad to see ya back and posting.

[Derwin]

Why not? After all it gets 100 miles/gallon and goes 120 MPH [/sarcasm]

Derwin, save your money. You were close before... should be closer by now.

The guy said that those figures are all wrong. It will only be able to go around 60 to 70 miles per hour, and only get around 70 to 80 miles per gallon....maximum. The sites that are showing those figures, which I have even seen, must be mixing kilometers with miles, and mixing liters with gallons.

Anyway, I don't have that $10,000 anymore. I went and spent a lot of it on other things! But I do still have SOME money socked away toward the Spyder.

Well, I guess I'll have to wait and see what spring brings. I can't do any riding now anyway here in Chicago...... It's snowing like crazy and FREEZING outside!

Derwin

[bjt]

The only way that thing will do 120 mph and get 100 mpg is behind a really fast tow truck.

Or down a very long and steep hill.

Personally, I try to stay as far away from Made in China stuff as possible.

[NancysToy]

Or down a very long and steep hill.

Personally, I try to stay as far away from Made in China stuff as possible.

I think the standard, accepted term is "...off a cliff!"
-Scotty

[Lamonster]

Seeing this is the hot topic for today I'll tell you what I do like about it from the pictures.

I like that it has a hand brake.

I like the single sided swingarm

I like the four lug wheels

I like that the pegs are forward from ours

I like the look from the front

I really like the front shocks

That stuff would go good on the Big Boy 3 wheeler