Any 2018 Rumors yet?

[markc]

Would like to see electric

I have an electric car. Superior to a car with an internal combustion engine in every measurable way but one - time it takes to recharge. With that said I have seen the video of the all-electric spyder under development, but range is only 105 miles. So for now I think a hybrid version is more prudent, but they would have to make it larger to also accommodate the electric motor and small battery, which I am ok with.

 

[BlueRidge]

Had this discussion with my buddy who has a 2014 RT Ltd. a few months back about the next gen. We did a bit of star gazing and came up with:

• Built in GPS, XM, Weather, Apple Car Play with a docking station somewhere to be hidden
• Controls to control bluetooth like on vehicles on the handlebars, accept calls,etc which will also appear on the display etc.
• Tire pressure sensors
• Backup and front parking sensors
• Automatic slow down when getting too close to vehicles on road
• Side mirror proximity warning sensors for blindspots
• Heated seat and passenger seat
• Other modes e.g. sport, rain/slick, safe
• 5 year bumper to bumper warranty including oil changes
• Turbo?????
• Wider tires
• Air bags
• More ergonomics like the F3 foot adjustment etc.
• LED lights all around
• Remote start with convenience lights on ground when approaching at night
• Auto bright for headlights
• Get rid of the safety ECO hold before starting

I think we had too many whiskeys that night dreaming up all these options.....

 

[Bob Denman]

:dontknow: How much are you willing to pay for all of the stuff on your list? :dontknow:

 

[Gunner3773]

All of the above suggestions are great, but I have always wondered why, if buying the top of the line RT Ltd, the tri-axis handle bars are not standard from the factory? I think they should be on future models. How much actual cost would they add to the bike if added at the factory?

Gunner

 

[WellsboroSpyder]

I heard parallel park assistance and self driving. Wonder if I could get an Uber license for a Spyder ?

 

[Tango]

Major redesign of the RT in 2019. Other than that, different color here and there. :thumbup: Tom :spyder:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

Wow

Had this discussion with my buddy who has a 2014 RT Ltd. a few months back about the next gen. We did a bit of star gazing and came up with:

• Built in GPS, XM, Weather, Apple Car Play with a docking station somewhere to be hidden
• Controls to control bluetooth like on vehicles on the handlebars, accept calls,etc which will also appear on the display etc.
• Tire pressure sensors
• Backup and front parking sensors
• Automatic slow down when getting too close to vehicles on road
• Side mirror proximity warning sensors for blindspots
• Heated seat and passenger seat
• Other modes e.g. sport, rain/slick, safe
• 5 year bumper to bumper warranty including oil changes
• Turbo?????
• Wider tires
• Air bags
• More ergonomics like the F3 foot adjustment etc.
• LED lights all around
• Remote start with convenience lights on ground when approaching at night
• Auto bright for headlights
• Get rid of the safety ECO hold before starting

I think we had too many whiskeys that night dreaming up all these options.....

So you really want to see a $60,000.00 Spyder????????:yikes:

 

[JP58]

:dontknow: How much are you willing to pay for all of the stuff on your list? :dontknow:

All the stuff listed does not cost squat. My car has everything under the sun and still is thousands less then the RT-L

 

[WellsboroSpyder]

All the stuff listed does not cost squat. My car has everything under the sun and still is thousands less then the RT-L

I'm sure your car is produced in a larger quantity and the dealer is installing those same options in other models. So the cost per item decreases.

 

[WellsboroSpyder]

Doesn't interest me but I think you will see a model that leans. I hope not all models as I will be looking at buying an F3 when current one is payed.

 

[OverHillAndDale]

Doesn't interest me but I think you will see a model that leans. I hope not all models as I will be looking at buying an F3 when current one is payed.

Maybe ... but there's a LOT of complicated suspension and support components that would have to be radically changed to make a leaning model, and the bike would need different tires as well. If they ever do come out with one of these models I'd wait 2 or 3 years before I jumped in.

However, the idea is really cool.

 

[Bob Denman]

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[pegasus1300]

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Shades of Ed Roth

 

[Bob Denman]

Shades of Ed Roth

 

[Questions]

Hybrid

:agree: While I think that the simple electronics upgrades that most of us add anyway would be a nice thing for BRP to listen to :chat:, they took 8 years to realize most people willing to pay $25,000+ for a trike want leg room (F3):clap:, or highway pegs or floorboards, that aftermarket engineers :2thumbs: sell as an auto-upgrade.

I think that the most significant technical 'advancement' for the RT will be a Hybrid drive :roflblack: that would include the removal of the Frunk and actually give the bloody things some decent range, 400 miles plus for Touring. 120 miles might be a good time to get off and stretch your legs, but it is about what a Sportster gets. :banghead: I currently get around 450 miles with my Prius and I have taken measurements and the entire drive train and battery pack would fit under the tupperware with minor re-routing of some harnesses and tubing and other incidentals.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Other than a LEANER option i have not heard of any other changes. (and it may only be available on the F3 basic)

Anonymous

 

[Bob Denman]

Time will tell the tale...
:shocked: Tick... Tick... Tick... :shocked: