RT to F3

[Pirate looks at --]

This past week end I had the opportunity to spend extended time on the F3T and all I can say is WOW!!!!!! The handling is phenomenal and I can see why people say you don't need a sway bar. The lower center of gravity really helps. I could take turns way faster than on my RT. Our SRA chapter had the opportunity to lead demo rides for BRP down in Fresno so we spent a lot of time Ryding our bikes and theirs. The one thing I did not like, as a group ryde leader, was that the visibility of the road and other vehicles was reduced as a result sitting so much lower. I think I can get around that however. I found that supprisingly I felt really comfortable in the seating position. Now our route was no more that 8 or nine miles so my question is for all of you that have gone from RT to F3 how would you compare the ryde comfort of the F3 to the RT on long rydes, 200,300 +++ miles. We usually do long day rydes and I am curious how try F3 feels at those distances.

Thanks!

[Bob Denman]

Another "RT Pilot", peeking over the fence, and wondering...
Are you going to make the change, or just "entertain the notion", for a little bit?

[Pirate looks at --]

Well Bob, since my wife LOVES to drive the front seat is getting way to crowded so in order to maintain peace in the household we may need to add one to the stable! Just hope I can find a spare $30,000 in cushions of the couch!

[Bob Denman]

I sense that the infestation is growing...
on having a real "Keeper", for your better-half!

[Pirate looks at --]

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I sense that the infestation is growing...
on having a real "Keeper", for your better-half!

I am really lucky Bob!

[ARtraveler]

Hang on to your "keeper." Let us know what you decide.

I am one who has peeked at the other side and made the decision to continue on with the RT. F3 has the looks to die for, but the ergos do not work for me.

[Chupaca]

Well Bob, since my wife LOVES to drive the front seat is getting way to crowded so in order to maintain peace in the household we may need to add one to the stable! Just hope I can find a spare $30,000 in cushions of the couch!

That's a lot of couches... Don't know about the rest...never been on either one outside sitting on them in a showroom. Should be a nice addition and comfort is adjustable...

[vondalyn]

I find the seating/riding position more comfortable than I did my RT Limited for long rides, but I suspect everyone's mileage may vary.

[CanAmChris]

... Now our route was no more that 8 or nine miles so my question is for all of you that have gone from RT to F3 how would you compare the ryde comfort of the F3 to the RT on long rydes, 200,300 +++ miles. We usually do long day rydes and I am curious how try F3 feels at those distances.

Thanks!

I know you asked about the RT vs F3 and I can't exactly speak to that. What I can tell you is that I took my F3 418 miles from my house in PA to my work's North Carolina office in a little under 8 hours (solo). When I got to the hotel, I was still in good shape. I could have gone another 100 miles or more easy.