The slingshot unveil

[Brogers57]

You've posted this tidbit every place that the Slingshot has been mentioned today...
Do you work for Arctic Cat?? :dontknow:

I know haha.. Should be able to achieve more MPG than that.

 

[ARtraveler]

I like it, think it looks cool, am surprised they have a fairly decent price point, compared to Spyder and Gold Wing. I know its not either, but feel it will be very appealing to many. I think they are going to sell very well. :yes:

 

[PatGund]

I noticed that the local dealers whom will be selling these machines are within 20 mins of a can am dealership. Coincidence??????? I think not.

The Can-Am dealer near me also is a Polaris dealer.

 

[Bob Denman]

I know haha.. Should be able to achieve more MPG than that.

Why?
It's about 600 pounds heavieer than a new RT Limited.
And how many 998 RTs have reported mileages down in the mid-twenties? :dontknow:

With a light "foot"; it'll probably do better... time will tell!

 

[Bob Denman]

So... Do you think that this... is the intended competition for it?

Or is it these...

 

[arntufun]

Slingshot Quest 2015 ??????????????? opcorn:

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

I like the SlingShot. I'm not sure I would buy one but I like it. The price is better than I expected. I don't really think its in the same "space" as the Spyder. It's more like a car than a motorcycle. I'd say it may compete with an RS/RSS but not an ST or RT. I did sign up for a test drive. Probably drive my Spyder to the test drive.

Here is what I REALLY like about the SlingShot. I think its going to force BRP to change up their thinking on the RS/RSS Spyders. The SlingShot shows what a fun sucker the over protective nanny is on the Spyder. The Polaris version of the nanny gives the driver/rider more fun freedom than the Spyder version. The Polaris version can also be disengaged. BRP is going to have to lighten up the nanny controls and make it able to be disengaged if they want the Spyder to win over a potential SlingShot buyer. Also, look at the touchscreen package on the SlingShot. Far and above the gauge package on the Spyder. Don't forget the power. 173hp. No reason BRP can't drop more power in the RS and RSS versions and again I'd say if they don't the Spyder is not going to win over a potential SlingShot buyer.

Not sure what the 2015 RS, RSS holds for changes but if it doesn't have more power and less nanny the RS/RSS buyer might be moving to a SlingShot? I think a leaning RS/RSS in 2015 would help bring a buyer to a Spyder over the SlingShot as well.

Things might get interesting over the next couple of years...............

 

[Bob Denman]

That extra 15" of width ends up doing to them; what Nanny does to us anyway!

 

[Kratos]

I like the SlingShot. I'm not sure I would buy one but I like it. The price is better than I expected. I don't really think its in the same "space" as the Spyder. It's more like a car than a motorcycle. I'd say it may compete with an RS/RSS but not an ST or RT. I did sign up for a test drive. Probably drive my Spyder to the test drive.

Here is what I REALLY like about the SlingShot. I think its going to force BRP to change up their thinking on the RS/RSS Spyders. The SlingShot shows what a fun sucker the over protective nanny is on the Spyder. The Polaris version of the nanny gives the driver/rider more fun freedom than the Spyder version. The Polaris version can also be disengaged. BRP is going to have to lighten up the nanny controls and make it able to be disengaged if they want the Spyder to win over a potential SlingShot buyer. Also, look at the touchscreen package on the SlingShot. Far and above the gauge package on the Spyder. Don't forget the power. 173hp. No reason BRP can't drop more power in the RS and RSS versions and again I'd say if they don't the Spyder is not going to win over a potential SlingShot buyer.

Not sure what the 2015 RS, RSS holds for changes but if it doesn't have more power and less nanny the RS/RSS buyer might be moving to a SlingShot? I think a leaning RS/RSS in 2015 would help bring a buyer to a Spyder over the SlingShot as well.

Things might get interesting over the next couple of years...............

I wonder how much of that power is going to get soaked up by the 1700 pounds. May still can't keep up with a spyder when all said and done. But still, there is a market for this, a market younger than the spyder market, and they will sell like crazy. You'll probably be tired of seeing them after this thing has been out 3 years.....LOL.

 

[Bob Denman]

I actually hope that you are correct!
After all; bringing attention to ONE reverse trike, will help draw more attention to the rest! :2thumbs:

 

[daveinva]

Here is what I REALLY like about the SlingShot. I think its going to force BRP to change up their thinking on the RS/RSS Spyders. The SlingShot shows what a fun sucker the over protective nanny is on the Spyder. The Polaris version of the nanny gives the driver/rider more fun freedom than the Spyder version. The Polaris version can also be disengaged. BRP is going to have to lighten up the nanny controls and make it able to be disengaged if they want the Spyder to win over a potential SlingShot buyer.

Slingshot is far wider, far lower, and far heavier, there is no need to have a Nanny anywhere near as aggressive as that required on the Spyder.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Yup! :thumbup:
Dave,
Isn't it fun how two folks can be on opposite sides of one thread; and "hand-in hand", in yet another? :2thumbs:

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

Slingshot is far wider, far lower, and far heavier, there is no need to have a Nanny anywhere near as aggressive as that required on the Spyder.

Well, that's your opinion. I don't agree with it but that's OK I think the Spyder nanny could lighten up.

Using your logic the SlingShot doesn't need the rollbars or seatbelts but the Spyder does,

 

[Bob Denman]

But the Spyder doesn't need rollbars; its got Nanny!
Wait...
:shocked: Are we lost within a "circular argument"? :yikes:

:roflblack:

 

[rnet]

Slingshot Quest 2015 ??????????????? opcorn:

I heard you talked with my dealer today. Expecting them late in September. Not enough info to yet to make the deal, but look at paying list price.

 

[Bob Denman]

I wouldn't think that they'd be discounting them for the introduction to the showrooms!

 

[rnet]

Anyone in Minneapolis, Mn, you might want to check out the local track. Dealer are demoing them now.

 

[MRH]

F**king Interesting!

This seems to come down closer to car than a motorcycle (although it can clearly keep out I can't imagine riding with other motorcycle riders because it has so much more structure around the rider). I think it would be much more like a sporty sports car than a more stable motorcycle.

I love that fact that they didn't copy the Spyder at all (I think the important similarities largely end at placing two wheels in the front, and one in the back), but really came much closer to the raptor, and at an accessible price point. BRP customers will certainly benefit from the competition,

I'd be afraid to see just how much more I'd need to exceed the posted limits by to feel like I'm riding at my limit.

 

[jerpinoy]

:dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow::dontknow: But I'm still waiting for Elio, I'm hoping Elio will come sooner than later.

Now they have 50% discount on money you put in.

 

[StanProff]

So... Do you think that this... View attachment 92195 is the intended competition for it? View attachment 92199

Or is it these...
View attachment 92196View attachment 92197View attachment 92198[/QU
I don't see it as spyder competition at all. To me if you want to "ride" something its the Spyder, regular trikes or two wheelers. If you want to drive something the Slingshot and, at it's pricepoint, beats the other three "drivers" hands down. The Slingshot is half a car, after all it is 6Ft 5in wide. My local Spyder dealer is also going to be selling the slingshots (they are a Victory, BRP and Polaris dealer). This past week they were required to install a garage Roll up door for the Slingshot to be driven in and out of the showroom. The was a requirement of Polaris for the dealer to sell them and it had to be completed before the rollout of the machine on Sunday (That is what I was told). I was there on Friday and the door was being installed. (By the way the existing doors that have been used up to this time with the Spyders and ATV's is a standard store front with double doors. I guess it is a 6 ft opening).
Back to the question Bob, I think it is a novelty little hot rod and will be a blast to drive. But it is a totally different animal than the Spyder. I see a different customer for it.