Looking to purchase a Ryker - any input?

[strictlyred]

Yeah another looking to buy, so be kind.
I'm a former Spyder owner, had nothing but issues with it... sold it.
Now I'm looking into purchasing a Ryker... I will be city driving and backroads driving...
Haven't decided on the 600cc or 900cc.
Any one here have any input on this?

 

[KC61]

I never considered the 600, the 900 suspension seemed too soft, so I purchased the Rally which has the upgraded Adjustable KYB suspension. For the extras you get the Rally is well worth the extra money over the Base 900.

 

[Markubis]

Yeah another looking to buy, so be kind.
I'm a former Spyder owner, had nothing but issues with it... sold it.
Now I'm looking into purchasing a Ryker... I will be city driving and backroads driving...
Haven't decided on the 600cc or 900cc.
Any one here have any input on this?

If you're going to be riding with a passenger often, then you might want the 900 just for the extra pulling power.

If not, then you might want to try test riding both models. I hear that the 600 pulls quite well with one rider and if its only an occasional 2 rider, then it might be fine as well.

Test ride... then decide.

 

[Jaxfann]

My 600 has all the power I need - single ryder - runs great - could not be happier!

 

[farmer54]

My 600 has all the power I need and I feel the suspension is ok for a stock setup. I don't ride 2up and never plan to for what I paid I am very satisified with it. frank

 

[cjackg]

I rode a 2012 RT over 25k miles and then traded it in 2015 for an offroad UTV.

Recently I decided to revisit the Spyder excitement and bought a new Ryker Rally from Pitbull Powersports in Mo.

I have to say one thing to old Spyder riders.... You need one of these!

someone said its like a GoKart with handlebars, and yes it is ! I am 77 yrs old but feel 25 when I ride my Ryker!

 

[Sarge707]

Yeah another looking to buy, so be kind.
I'm a former Spyder owner, had nothing but issues with it... sold it.
Now I'm looking into purchasing a Ryker... I will be city driving and backroads driving...
Haven't decided on the 600cc or 900cc.
Any one here have any input on this?

Test Drive is mandatory if you had a Spyder!!! While they're fun to drive, it's Noisier and the seat Is not equal to an RS, RT, or F3 seat - Test drive?

 

[honsfun]

My local Dlr in central NJ says min 4 month wait and at least $1200 for shipping and set up.

 

[old Timer]

My local Dlr in central NJ says min 4 month wait and at least $1200 for shipping and set up.

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[KC61]

My local Dlr in central NJ says min 4 month wait and at least $1200 for shipping and set up.

Find another dealer

 

[njfishfan]

My local Dlr in central NJ says min 4 month wait and at least $1200 for shipping and set up.

Talk to Brian at Atlantic City Cycle, they have 600s in stock, and they have more 900s coming in, but there may be deposits on them, not sure.

 

[Raprider]

Reach out to Chuck or Jack at Smith Marine in Doylestown PA.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

My experience (and I have driven all three at least 600 miles each) is that the 900 and the Rallye have a smoother ride and better performance (bigger engine) but the 600 did fine as a one up around town and backroads and even some moderate highway riding (it topped out at 86 MPH).

Cruzr Joe

My dealer here in Arkansas and Texarkana Texas will sell the Ryker for the advertised price ($8,499.00 - $9,999.00 - $10,999.00) with no add ons except $125.00 for paperwork and we have several in stock.

Cruzr Joe

 

[Nico75]

Hi strictyred I had a Spyder RS and never had any trouble, it was 10yrs old. When the Rykers came out, we thought it time to change. Our Ryker is a 900, not a Rally - didn't want that one. We have BRP windscreen; comfort R/P seats; front grill; front accent panel. The only thing you might miss is power steering, I don't, it's lighter and goes like stink even 2 up! WE LOVE IT!
Regards, Nico 75

 

[strictlyred]

Thanks everyone, I am now a proud owner of a 900 Ryker. Does anyone have an excellent picture of their bike? I want to get some wrap on it like my old Spyder (see the pic on my profile) but the only pic I have is the stupid brochures pic.

 

[Cruzr Joe]

Thanks everyone, I am now a proud owner of a 900 Ryker. Does anyone have an excellent picture of their bike? I want to get some wrap on it like my old Spyder (see the pic on my profile) but the only pic I have is the stupid brochures pic.

CURIOUS: can you explain a STUPID BROCHURE PICTURE??

The Brochure shows everything that they sell, if they tried to list aftermarket stuff, their brochure would be as thick as a telephone book. And there is no value for them to advertise for other vendors.

::::: Getting off my soap box now :::::

Cruzr Joe