Paula(Butch2025)
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Seen one
One was driving around town tonight not impressed to plasticky
One was driving around town tonight not impressed to plasticky
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Poliaris Slingshot
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JerryB
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Hi Phil,
Re: At the same time BRP calls the Spyder a "roadster", not a "motorcycle."
BRP can call them microwave ovens if they want. It is what each state declares what they are.
Here in Oregon, if it has less than four wheels, it is registered & titled as a motorcycle.
Jerry Baumchen
Re: At the same time BRP calls the Spyder a "roadster", not a "motorcycle."
BRP can call them microwave ovens if they want. It is what each state declares what they are.
Here in Oregon, if it has less than four wheels, it is registered & titled as a motorcycle.
Jerry Baumchen
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
Not anymore!:roflblack::agree: I think that the right scenery can be marvelous!
In fact; I ride past where the Olympic Bikini Championship Try-Outs are being held, at every opportunity!
:shocked: She's not behind me; is she? :shocked:
Bob Denman
New member
Amen... :agree:
Scotts8826
Member
initial thought
I know motorcycles as a whole do not offer much protection in an accident. However, based on what I'm seeing on the slingshot I would be a little concerned. It looks like your sitting position puts your head right on the bumper of the truck ahead of you. At least with the Spyder I am riding higher up and just have to worry about getting flattened by the semi's back door.
I know motorcycles as a whole do not offer much protection in an accident. However, based on what I'm seeing on the slingshot I would be a little concerned. It looks like your sitting position puts your head right on the bumper of the truck ahead of you. At least with the Spyder I am riding higher up and just have to worry about getting flattened by the semi's back door.
Bob Denman
New member
I've yet to buy a vehicle with the intention of wrecking it... :dontknow:
In a head-to-head match with a Semi; you'l lose regardless of what type of vehicle you're in anyway. :shocked:
In a head-to-head match with a Semi; you'l lose regardless of what type of vehicle you're in anyway. :shocked:
dguisinger
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I'm tempted to buy one, especially with all the problems I've had with my RS-S... but its not a direct replacement...
I'd feel the need to have both an RS-S and a Slingshot...
I'd feel the need to have both an RS-S and a Slingshot...
billrob71
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Whether or not they do it, this is the same engine in a Chevy cobalt , there are aftermarket turbo and super charger kit available right now for that eminent and there looks to be plenty room to add one and the horsepower is well over 200
Dragonrider
New member
The Slingshot has a standard GM drivetrain - that means that in addition to 1700 dealers, most GM dealers would be able to help if something happened on a trip. This is a huge difference from the Spyder. I don't know if I'll like the experience after a few hundred miles, and the exotic feeling wears off (same thoughts I had when I picked up my original RS), but I have a red SL headed to my garage.... I'll keep you posted.
sledmaster
Member
Cheap convertable option
All of the Minneapolis TV stations had a report on the slingshot last night, as there is a Polaris dealer show going on and they had some of the vehicles out at a local test track, so local TV reporters were obviously invited to go for a ride. The reps kept repeating the same catch-phrases, things like "surfing asphalt".
Just after that, I was outside and had a Camaro convertible drive by, going around a corner. At that moment it struck me that this would be about the closest thing. It was an open-air experience but down in a cockpit, driving instead of riding, wide front end and plenty of power.
Obviously Polaris is trying to expand upon the popularity of their side-by-side off-road vehicles, as the slingshot is quite similar to that, but with a REAL engine instead of the little mills they build themselves. I doubt there would be many Indian or Victory riders that would go for it, nor would there be many Spyder riders that go for it. Don't really see the off-road side-by-side guys going for it, but then when I saw the convertible Camaro I think that might be the primary target buyer? An inexpensive thrill ride?
I think it would be FAR more fun to drive at a closed-course environment than to take it out onto public streets. Think big boys go-kart track experience, I can see that as being huge. But going out on public streets? I dunno....
All of the Minneapolis TV stations had a report on the slingshot last night, as there is a Polaris dealer show going on and they had some of the vehicles out at a local test track, so local TV reporters were obviously invited to go for a ride. The reps kept repeating the same catch-phrases, things like "surfing asphalt".
Just after that, I was outside and had a Camaro convertible drive by, going around a corner. At that moment it struck me that this would be about the closest thing. It was an open-air experience but down in a cockpit, driving instead of riding, wide front end and plenty of power.
Obviously Polaris is trying to expand upon the popularity of their side-by-side off-road vehicles, as the slingshot is quite similar to that, but with a REAL engine instead of the little mills they build themselves. I doubt there would be many Indian or Victory riders that would go for it, nor would there be many Spyder riders that go for it. Don't really see the off-road side-by-side guys going for it, but then when I saw the convertible Camaro I think that might be the primary target buyer? An inexpensive thrill ride?
I think it would be FAR more fun to drive at a closed-course environment than to take it out onto public streets. Think big boys go-kart track experience, I can see that as being huge. But going out on public streets? I dunno....
Kratos
Ultimate Spyderlover
I definitely see all of your points. I don't think any of us have a clue who the target demographic is, lol......but it fits someone, just can't pinpoint it.
One thing that I do see that's different from a convertible, and that was said by testers, is that you're so low to the ground that it feels like you're riding on the ground rather than in a car.....if what they are proclaiming on the "rush" is true, this would be why, and it is something that you can't mentally visualize in your head. The only way to know how "fun" this thing is would be to sit in it in person.
But this also makes your point true on if this thing is safe on the street. So low to the ground means barely visible. :shocked:
Dan_Ashley
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Target group is probably something similar to: under 45, male, college educated, income greater than $100,000, and driver/owner of luxury cars...possibly single or soon-to-be empty nester.
Yol Bolsun
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Kratos
Ultimate Spyderlover
Well that fits me, lol.......except the single part. Haha
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
ON THE SLINGSHOT
:gaah:....Personally I think almost all of you are wrong in your thinking on this product......Why does it need to be "COMPARED " to anything. Why is everybody concerned that it is a threat to the Spyder ( :roflblack: NOT) ...The '" SLINGSHOT " is just what it is .....A big boy's toy. I'm going to give it a serious look.....These kinds of threads are what usually goes on during the non-riding months when we are all bored out of our skulls .............After or if you test drive one then maybe you can speak with some credence on it .......JMHO , Mikeguyver ..........PS remember back in 2007 this is exactly what everyone was saying about our beloved SPYDERS :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
:gaah:....Personally I think almost all of you are wrong in your thinking on this product......Why does it need to be "COMPARED " to anything. Why is everybody concerned that it is a threat to the Spyder ( :roflblack: NOT) ...The '" SLINGSHOT " is just what it is .....A big boy's toy. I'm going to give it a serious look.....These kinds of threads are what usually goes on during the non-riding months when we are all bored out of our skulls .............After or if you test drive one then maybe you can speak with some credence on it .......JMHO , Mikeguyver ..........PS remember back in 2007 this is exactly what everyone was saying about our beloved SPYDERS :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
dguisinger
New member
Why would someone buy a new model year summer vehicle in October?
I haven't quite figured this out yet....as to why they don't wait a few months to announce these things.
I understand buying a previous year model when it goes on sale at the end of season...
But why would I want to start my warranty counting down and make $400-500/mo payments on a vehicle that sits in the garage the first 4 months?
That said, I really want one of these things... not to replace my Spyder but to supplement it...
I haven't quite figured this out yet....as to why they don't wait a few months to announce these things.
I understand buying a previous year model when it goes on sale at the end of season...
But why would I want to start my warranty counting down and make $400-500/mo payments on a vehicle that sits in the garage the first 4 months?
That said, I really want one of these things... not to replace my Spyder but to supplement it...
oldguyinTX
New member
How jealous will your Indian be?
oldguyinTX
New member
How many '13 Rt's were sold in October last year? A heck of a lot I bet. I bought mine in July, love it, have problems with it, hate it, love it..... I would take a serious look at the Slingshot maybe 2016. But, as an emerging concept, it is intriguing. But, then again, so were Spyders when we first saw them here in the U.S. Not looking to replace my Spyder, just open to different opportunities.
dguisinger
New member
Well, that was kinda my point...
I can see people buying 2014's this fall at a $2000 or $3000 discount.
But why would you buy a 2015 this fall, be unable to ride it for 4 months, start the warranty clock running, make 4-5 months of payments... its not like they give you a real incentive .... vs wait 4-5 months and get it at the same price at the beginning of the season.
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