Dealer Demo

[Smylinacha]

Went up to Nord Ride this morning for a Demo Ride. We even met Scotty there who rode 2 hours just to check it out. Here are my impressions:

I had already seen the bike up close at Lamont's and heard the sound system and checked out the differences and nuances. Today, I had a chance to ride the RT. The only way I can describe these two spyders it like this, they are both spyders the way a Camaro and a Cadillac are both cars. They are just two different machines. They are for different needs and personalities. Kind of the same way some people like a cafe bike vs a cruiser vs a touring model. I loved the cruise control, I loved the sound system. The ride was very comfortable and it was smooth. The windshield had great protection but I had to either have it up and look out of it or put it down and it was right at eye level. I didn't like that too well. Also, it just didn't seem as much "fun" to ride. When I finished with my ride, I took the owners spyder out and Scotty got on the RT and I took him out. My fun factor was back. I feel like a junkie that just got a fix. So it conclusion, I would have to say the RT is a comfortable ride and would probably be great for the long haul. I really like the look and the feel. If I could afford to have one of each I would. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a touring type bike. But, and here is the big but, I can't afford to have one of each and for right now, I have to say, I prefer my current spyder. Maybe down the road, I will want the RT or some version of it. Maybe I just have my spyder modded out to my liking and that may have something to do with it. Overall, I give the RT a big thumbs up though. It appears to be everything the consumer asked for in a touring spyder. Those of you that have ordered them, I think you will love them.

Thanks for the review! I would want one too for the tunes and all the gadgetry but I'm afraid it would be too big for me. When I sat on it I felt tiny on it. Maybe someday they'll make one liked ours but w/ a fairing that holds tunes and a back trunk. The sound system was really nice on it - it blasted! I also like my CHAD - Did that windshield tilt back and forth too or just up and down?

 

[ataDude]

...When I sat on it I felt tiny on it...

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You ARE tiny, aren't you?

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[dltang]

Thanks for the review! I would want one too for the tunes and all the gadgetry but I'm afraid it would be too big for me. When I sat on it I felt tiny on it. Maybe someday they'll make one liked ours but w/ a fairing that holds tunes and a back trunk. The sound system was really nice on it - it blasted! I also like my CHAD - Did that windshield tilt back and forth too or just up and down?

Kim,
The windshield only went up and down, no tilt. I really did like the gadgetry too, like the cruise control and the heated grips and being able to pop the trunk while the spyder is running. I would like to be able to plug my iphone in somewhere on the dash vs. the rear trunk too. Maybe when my warranty runs out in 3 more years, they will have a hybrid of types that will give me the best of both worlds.

 

[bjt]

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You ARE tiny, aren't you?

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She is... nojoke

 

[JP58]

Just got back from a demo ride on RTS. All an all a very nice ride. Very smooth. Love the radio and handled very good. I think the V-twin engine i will have to get used to. I have a parallel twin now in my burgman 650. It runs at a lower rpm then the spider does at any speed with less vibes. Ran it at 5000 rpm with some vibe but is normal for a v-twin. It sure loves to rev. Lamont does the vibes smooth out after you get some miles on it. My volusia 800 did after a couple thousand miles. But the rt is very well built and is a blast to ride. Will probably buy one. Can't make up my mind rather to get the auto or manual. Drove the manual RTS and an auto RS. Thats all they had with an auto. You can sure shift the auto fast as you want to. It also downshifts buy itself if you dont do it or forget to.