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Guess RS crowd doesn't rate

I'd like to see some up-grades for the RSS but glad it's not this year since I just got mine. Maybe next year they will add the 3 cylinder to the RSS give it a year in the RT to see how it does. I'd be little nervous about the first year on a new powerplant even if it has been really tested well. Real world test with different people and different riding styles will show the real tail on how it does.
 
I too think that the RS-S should have gotten the larger motor, Its the sportbike variant, it's supposed to be the most powerful, quickest bike in the lineup. I Can see why the RT with all its extra bloat needs the larger motor, but they should have just done an upgrade all across the board.
 
As an avowed RS fan... I'm DELIGHTED they didn't put the triple in there. :thumbup:

I don't want a torque-monster in the RS. The RS is the sportbike of the bunch, it should feel like a sportbike. And that means high revs.

Now, I do want more POWER in the RS. And range, and reliability, and all the rest that the RT guys are now getting. But I'd much prefer to have a different engine in there.

But leave the triple, as designed, for the RT (and, eventually, the ST... I'm guessing next year for that?).
 
akspyderman said:
Otter & some others. Sorry to hear that you are not excited with the offerings for the RS.

As most know, I started with the GS and then an RS before moving on to the RT.

After driving the RT's since 2010, most also know that I rented an RS while on my most recent vacation. The difference in power on the RS was very noticable to me in comparison to what I am now used to. With the standard 998 cc I do not have any complaint about less power or performance on the RS in comparison to the RT. The RS seemed like a rocket in comparison to my current RT's. We were also riding two up.

I have been complaining since day one (2010) that I thought the RT was somewhat underpowered in comparison to my previous GS/RS :spyder2:'s. There is a need for the bigger engine on the RT and with the other improvements (service levels, lower rpm shifting range, longer driving range etc)--I think they have a winner there. I would not be surprised that this technology will show up on the other models also before long.

I was thinking that my days for getting another :spyder2: were coming to closure--but know I have something to ponder very closely. Will I become a 5 :ani29: owner?
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I own a 2013 RTS and also a 2010 RS. I parked my RTS a couple of weeks ago due to the recall. I rode my RS this past weekend for about 200 miles. I had forgotten how fast this thing runs. I twisted the throttle and I was amazed. Like a rocket is a good comparison. I love my RS. Never had any problems with it. Absolutely NO HEAT ISSUE with the RS. I am selling my RS, but I really have some attachment issues:).
 
Gotta say..!!

We are a minority but we are not orphans..through us a bone now and then...!! We RS ryders got nothing..colors don't count for nothing most of us have custom touches anyway. Different wheels were always available. But your right, it's the money and where they get it..ahh what the :cus: I love my RS and will ryde it till one of us dies...!! :ohyea:
 
Chupaca said:
We are a minority but we are not orphans..through us a bone now and then...!! We RS ryders got nothing..colors don't count for nothing most of us have custom touches anyway. Different wheels were always available. But your right, it's the money and where they get it..ahh what the :cus: I love my RS and will ryde it till one of us dies...!! :ohyea:
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!00% AGREE, I love my RSS and can't see myself on a RT at least not for a long time. Enjoy hitting the twisties too much. Not much on the new colors, like the wheels but nothing else on mine has anything polished. half to break out the spray can.
 
There is much to love about the new enhancements to the RT... More power, and specifically more range.

That said, the RS is sold as a sport tourer no? I suspect those of us on original GS's or early RS's will have to wait a bit longer. Either way, I think this is a good indicator of things to come to either the ST (which I would prefer to move up to) or ultimately the RS.

Until then, more miles for the GS. :D
 
Lamonster said:
I got a simple answer for you that will cost lest than half of a new Spyder.
http://aerocharger.com/turbo-systems/motorcycles/spyder/
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WOW HOW UGLY CAN YOU GET, IT WOULD MAKE ANYTHING, MOTORCYCLE, CAR , BOAT, SPYDER ANYTHING WITH AN ENGINE LOOK TERRIBLE! IF IT DON'T HAVE THE LOOKS, WHO CARES IF IT COOKS!!! I HAVE A 2013 ST WITH THE K&N FILTER, POWER COMMANDER, SHOT GUNNER EXHAUST AND IT DYNOED AT 110 HP AND IT HAS THE LOOKS, I WILL GLADLY GIVE UP 30+ MORE HP THAN PUT THAT UGLY TURBO SYSTEM ON MY SPYDER. I HAVE A GRAND NATIONAL WITH STAGE 2 MOTOR AND BIG TURBO AND IT HAS CLASS AND LOOKS GOOD, PUTS OUT 747 REAR WHEEL HP. I GUESS IF POWER IS ALL YOU CARE ABOUT THEN BY ALL MEANS MAKE YOUR SPYDER UGLY.
 
Mwell ... Consider

There is a difference in curb weight between the RS and the RT of 227 pounds. A bit less of a difference between the ST and the RT. The RT has always been a bit obese for the 998, although it somehow it has seen us through just fine ... until today ;). Let's not get ourselves psyched out with the new RT. Sounds like a great new machine, but so is my current '10 RT-S with all my mods. I would think the more important upgrade for the RS and ST series would be a six speed; not so much a bigger engine. In the meantime, my 'Elvira' still has a lot of lovin' to go with me.
 
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In the new models !

BRP should fix the problems in new model that are carried over from older models like cooking the gas in the gas tank and other heat problems and the dirty engine oil in the clean side air box problem. These are only a few of the problems I have correct on my 2011 RS-S to make it safer to ride, get more mpg, lower the oil usage to 14 oz. in 5,000 miles, made it cooler for the rider, and improved the handling. That's IMHO.

Mike
 
I would think the new 6 speed transmission would work great in the RS. I always thought that the tranny should lock up at a much lower rpm. 3200 is way too high.
 
vmaxman said:
WOW HOW UGLY CAN YOU GET, IT WOULD MAKE ANYTHING, MOTORCYCLE, CAR , BOAT, SPYDER ANYTHING WITH AN ENGINE LOOK TERRIBLE! IF IT DON'T HAVE THE LOOKS, WHO CARES IF IT COOKS!!! I HAVE A 2013 ST WITH THE K&N FILTER, POWER COMMANDER, SHOT GUNNER EXHAUST AND IT DYNOED AT 110 HP AND IT HAS THE LOOKS, I WILL GLADLY GIVE UP 30+ MORE HP THAN PUT THAT UGLY TURBO SYSTEM ON MY SPYDER. I HAVE A GRAND NATIONAL WITH STAGE 2 MOTOR AND BIG TURBO AND IT HAS CLASS AND LOOKS GOOD, PUTS OUT 747 REAR WHEEL HP. I GUESS IF POWER IS ALL YOU CARE ABOUT THEN BY ALL MEANS MAKE YOUR SPYDER UGLY.
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To each their own. Sometimes people's taste is only in their mouth.
 
Far more RTs have been sold than RS models means.......

Come on, look at this from the side of BRP. The RT series is by FAR the number one selling Spyder. The RT is the heaviest model as well. To put the new engine in the RT means they will sell a bunch of units to CURRENT RT owners. No need to go find new buyers. They have many years of RT owners who will step up and buy a new unit. Putting the new engine in the RT will result in far more sales than if it was put into an RS. Figure maybe next year it could make it into an ST Limited, that would make sense. The power and range capability just plain are more logical for the RT, but this was much more of a marketing decision to offer all of the RT owners something to upgrade to. RTs out number the RS/STs by what, 4:1 or 5:1 or even more? Simple economics. I know many dealers sell 10 RTs for every one RS they sell. So yes, the RS crowd just does not rate, it is all in the numbers.

As for the motor, ski-doo has had an in-line 1200cc triple for many years and that engine is awesome, reliable as a hammer, really durable. Being this new 1330 is an ACE technology engine it will be even smoother, cleaner and reliable with less service required.
 
:gaah: some folks are pretty tough to please... :shocked:
We got more engine, more gears, better cooling, better charging, MORE RANGE...
And you still want the extra width and weight of a shaft?? :D :joke:
 
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