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would like to see a slingshot, not interested in changing over to one.
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2018 F3 Limited, BRP Driver Backrest, Spyderpops Lighted Bump Skid, Dual Spyclops Light, Mirror Turn Signals, Laser Alignment, Engine LEDs, Fog Lights With Halo's, Cushion Handgrips, BRT LEDs, and Under Lighting, Lamonster IPS, (with Clock), F4 25" Vented Windshield with Wings, Airhawk "R" Cushions. Position 4 Brake setting, Short reach Handlebars, Dash Mounted Voltmeter and 12 Volt Plug. Set of 3rd pegs. Extended Passenger Seat. Exterior BRP Connect setup, Ultimate Trailer
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Speaking for someone who doesn't own a spyder, but is in the market for one, I see the spyder as a 3 wheeled bike and the slingshot as a 3 wheeled car. I would not compare the 2. If I was considering a slingshot, I would be comparing it to a small convertible like the miata, saturn sky, or honda 2000. I know they don't make the sky anymore, but it is still a sweet looking ride.
2021 RTL , brake pedal from "Web Boards" chalk white
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I'd like to drive one. nothing to do with the 15's or spyders in general. different ride IMO.
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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Originally Posted by spyder3
I'd like to drive one. nothing to do with the 15's or spyders in general. different ride IMO.
I will keep my Spyder and add the Slingshot to the toy box
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Curious to see and drive it, but I agree... its not really a bike, IMO.
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Originally Posted by blacklightning
Speaking for someone who doesn't own a spyder, but is in the market for one, I see the spyder as a 3 wheeled bike and the slingshot as a 3 wheeled car. I would not compare the 2. If I was considering a slingshot, I would be comparing it to a small convertible like the miata, saturn sky, or honda 2000. I know they don't make the sky anymore, but it is still a sweet looking ride.
Exactly my thoughts. As someone who's been a motorcyclist for 34 years, a Spyder fits with my mojo. It still has handlebars and a saddle; it's still a bike. Once you put me in a bucket seat with a steering wheel in front of me, that's a car driving experience. To me, Slingshot is just a convertible with a top that doesn't go up, an Ariel Atom with lousy handling, or a Jeep CJ with really, really lousy off-road performance.
2013 RS-S SM5 [His] • 2021 RT Base [Hers] • 1977 Bultaco custom roadster • 1974 Harley-Davidson/Aermacchi 350 SS
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I like the SlingShot but really want one with full or at least semi auto. Also no dealers have been listed yet for my state.
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Lamont has described the f3 as sitting "in it", not on it....although the slingshot is certainly lower to the ground.
Rewaco RF-1 GT
Inline 4 cylinder Ford Zetec with multi-port fuel inject, 140 HP
0-60mph: 5.8 seconds
5 speed sync manual with reverse, mechanical dry clutch.
Front suspension: Trapezoidal fork with center spring
Rear suspension: Independent with Bilstein gas shock absorbers
Brake System: Grimeca calipers, linked ventilated discs, with booster
10.57 gallons
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It is a choice I'm looking at. My rss 2012 has been in the shop non stop, the dealer tells me BRP has a great reputation but BRP isn't taking care of me no matter how much I scream
the new RSS is gaudy and doesn't have any upgrades to the engine for either performance or efficiency... I now consider the RSS a dead platform
the F3 is great but I don't want a cruiser riding position, I like the sporty feel of feet behind you, head towards the car in front of you
while the slingshot is a car, I want something fun that gives me a thrill and isn't constantly being repaired... BRP and Polaris were competing for the same dollars in my pocket and unless I find a test ride of the f3 to be better than expected,Polaris will get my money
Current Spyder:
"Can-Am Red"/Black 2015 Spyder F3-S with Heated Handle Grips, Gauge Spoiler, Fog Lights, 12V port, Akrapovic Exhaust, Driver and Passenger Backrests
Previous Spyder:
"Can-Am Red"/Black 2012 Spyder RS-S with Can-Am Comfort Seat, Comfort Grips, Rigid Saddle Bags, HID lights, Fog Lghts, 12V Accessory port, Trunk Liner, Hindle exhaust, Flash2Pass, SpyderPops BumpSkid, Side Grilles, Missing Air Dam, Air Management System, BajaRon Anti-Sway Bar
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Slingshot or Not
Drove a very similar vehicle to the Slingshot that was made in China. Much lower power than the Slingshot but still fun to drive. Had not driven a spyder by that time. Went to the Spyder dealer and after driving the Spyder I was sold. I think it is the most fun you can have on 3 wheels. I like sitting higher with my beautiful wife sitting behind me.
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Originally Posted by dguisinger
My rss 2012 has been in the shop non stop, the dealer tells me BRP has a great reputation but BRP isn't taking care of me no matter how much I scream...
...I want something fun that gives me a thrill and isn't constantly being repaired... BRP and Polaris were competing for the same dollars in my pocket
If you believe that BRP is shoddy quality, talk to some Polaris snowmobile or watercraft owners before you make the switch. I'm not dogging Polaris because I personally think they're a great company, just saying that there are as many Polaris bashers as there are BRP bashers in the world.
2013 RS-S SM5 [His] • 2021 RT Base [Hers] • 1977 Bultaco custom roadster • 1974 Harley-Davidson/Aermacchi 350 SS
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THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE SLING SHOT front end is as wide a a corvette, i will be test driving one as soon as they get their demo in but really have no interest in it.
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My understanding is the Slingshot won't be out til July 2015. That being said I will be waiting to test one out with a high interest to buy one. probably will not have to charge the battery each time I want to take it for a ride.
'It's not a bike', how many times have I heard that about the SpYder? Way to many. If the slingshot is $20,000.00, the price of a Spyder should come way down!!
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Originally Posted by blacklightning
Speaking for someone who doesn't own a spyder, but is in the market for one, I see the spyder as a 3 wheeled bike and the slingshot as a 3 wheeled car. I would not compare the 2. If I was considering a slingshot, I would be comparing it to a small convertible like the miata, saturn sky, or honda 2000. I know they don't make the sky anymore, but it is still a sweet looking ride.
IMHO the sling shot is a 3 wheeled car. We own a Honda 2000 and the sling shot does not even come close in comparison. I will stick with my RTL.
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It won't... they're not direct competitors. There is enough to differentiate between them in the marketplace, that their pricing will remain intact.
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Originally Posted by grumpybob
My understanding is the Slingshot won't be out til July 2015. That being said I will be waiting to test one out with a high interest to buy one. probably will not have to charge the battery each time I want to take it for a ride.
'It's not a bike', how many times have I heard that about the SpYder? Way to many. If the slingshot is $20,000.00, the price of a Spyder should come way down!!
they already have one up in lancaster, nh if my info is correct at the polaris dealer.
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Yeah, our local dealers are getting their first Slingshot deliveries in October.
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i just saw my first 2 slingshots this week end. I wouldn't be selling my spyder just yet, maybe go look at one first. not impressed
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No change..!!
slingshot is in the car catagory along with the T-rex, elio, morgan etc. I have a car... really happy with what I have so I am of little help in your research...
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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