Slingshot by Polaris.......

[retread]

I agree with the wave bit.... According to Polaris, hard choices needed to be made to keep the Slingshot "affordable" - this meant a "mainstream" driveline. The GM unit is rated at 170hp stock, which is plenty for a road-able SxS. Even the Morgan, which uses a Hardley driveline, costs over 2X, and is not "available" in the US. Kudos for Polaris for all of this.

Yes, driveline parts are available at any GM dealer. The rest are Polaris speciality parts.

Now, back to the Spyder - if Polaris is successful, I have no doubt that Can Am will field something similar very soon, with one of the upmarket Rotax drivelines on board. With the price of our toys approaching, and often surpassing the cost of a daily use car, look for more and more overlap. Also, it appears that Big Brother has given the market a crack in the regulatory window, allowing vehicles like the Slingshot on the road as a "motorcycle". I see this as the next wave of "city cars".

Now compare the Slingshot with the Smart Car - which would you buy??? I already voted..

RE; the Morgan, Morgan is building their trike under license from Ace Cycle Car in Seattle, engine is an S&S X-Wedge.
As for the Smart Car, my Stepson has one with a 'Busa powertrain, guess which one I'd pick.:yes:

john

 

[Dragonrider]

Mine has a five (5) year warranty... hyea:hyea::2thumbs:

 

[Bob Denman]

(Sorry if i missed an earlier answer...)
Did they say when you'd be able to take possession of it? :dontknow:

 

[MikeP]

(Sorry if i missed an earlier answer...)
Did they say when you'd be able to take possession of it? :dontknow:

Sept/ Oct

 

[Bob Denman]

Cool! :2thumbs:
That is MUCH faster than I anticipated...

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

I don't care what the government classifies the slingshot as i say it is a car, a great looking fun to drive car, a 2 seater car. I might consider one but i am not going to give up my spyder MOTORCYCLE. I would expect the slingshot will get more head turns then our 'bikes' but that won't stop me from having fun.
Anyone who wants to sell their 2013 or 2014 rt-s & buy the slingshot i will make a standing offer of $6,000 for your bike.
Does anyone know what the storage capacity is the the slingshot or if it is capable of towing?

 

[MikeP]

I don't care what the government classifies the slingshot as i say it is a car, a great looking fun to drive car, a 2 seater car. I might consider one but i am not going to give up my spyder MOTORCYCLE. I would expect the slingshot will get more head turns then our 'bikes' but that won't stop me from having fun.
Anyone who wants to sell their 2013 or 2014 rt-s & buy the slingshot i will make a standing offer of $6,000 for your bike.
Does anyone know what the storage capacity is the the slingshot or if it is capable of towing?

Please scream in front of a group of Motorcyclists that your Spyder is a motorcycle and PLEASE have the video on your camera turned on... It's a free country you can call anything whatever you want but on planet earth we call things with 3 wheels Trikes

 

[Dragonrider]

Well, Uncle Sugar calls the Spyder a motorcycle, and also calls the Slingshot a motorcycle. You have to have a motorcycle endorsement, and wear a motorcycle helmet (here) on/in all motorcycles and scooters - out here, if an electric bicycle exceeds 20mph, it must be licensed as a motorcycle, an endorsement is required, and you have to wear a DOT approved helmet.... both are listed a motorcycles by the insurance companies... Say what you will -

Bottom line both are motorcycles.....

 

[NZSpyderRyder]

Car/bike /trike

In New Zealand the Syder is classed as a CAR, so we can drive it on a standard CAR licence, but because it hasn't got seat belts we have to wear a helmet.
The Slingshot, which I'm very interested in and hope will arrive in New Zealand in 2015, has got seat belts, so we shouldn't have to wear a crash helmet.
I sent an e mail to Polaris NZ a week ago enquiring whether we will see the Slingshot and when in New Zealand, but as yet I haven't received a reply.

It looks awesome and I'm happy whatever you want to call it.
So it looks like one sale BRP has lost and I think there will be many more.

 

[Bob Denman]

I don't care what the government classifies the slingshot as i say it is a car, a great looking fun to drive car, a 2 seater car. I might consider one but i am not going to give up my spyder MOTORCYCLE. I would expect the slingshot will get more head turns then our 'bikes' but that won't stop me from having fun.
Anyone who wants to sell their 2013 or 2014 rt-s & buy the slingshot i will make a standing offer of $6,000 for your bike.
Does anyone know what the storage capacity is the the slingshot or if it is capable of towing?

Careful about rash statements...
There's no tow hitch available for it... YET!

Please scream in front of a group of Motorcyclists that your Spyder is a motorcycle and PLEASE have the video on your camera turned on... It's a free country you can call anything whatever you want but on planet earth we call things with 3 wheels Trikes

I want to be there to watch what happens!

Well, Uncle Sugar calls the Spyder a motorcycle, and also calls the Slingshot a motorcycle. You have to have a motorcycle endorsement, and wear a motorcycle helmet (here) on/in all motorcycles and scooters - out here, if an electric bicycle exceeds 20mph, it must be licensed as a motorcycle, an endorsement is required, and you have to wear a DOT approved helmet.... both are listed a motorcycles by the insurance companies... Say what you will -
It all depends on how your State defines "Automobile". In New York; they've got FOUR wheels... any less, and it's a motorcycle!
(For now)

Bottom line both are motorcycles.....

Here in New York; if it's got less than four wheels... it's a bike!
Spec... you should know that already!

In New Zealand the Syder is classed as a CAR, so we can drive it on a standard CAR licence, but because it hasn't got seat belts we have to wear a helmet.
The Slingshot, which I'm very interested in and hope will arrive in New Zealand in 2015, has got seat belts, so we shouldn't have to wear a crash helmet.
I sent an e mail to Polaris NZ a week ago enquiring whether we will see the Slingshot and when in New Zealand, but as yet I haven't received a reply.

It looks awesome and I'm happy whatever you want to call it.
So it looks like one sale BRP has lost and I think there will be many more.

Every jurisdiction has it's own way of dealing with them...
Sooooo... Do you ride your Spyder? Or DRIVE it?

 

[Woodsrider]

Classed as a motorcycle. So no seatbelts and helmets where required.

No helmet required in NC even as a motorcycle. Our law has been tested, if you ride inside vice astride, no helmet.

 

[Bob Denman]

He's from Canada...eh.
The rules will apply based upon how each jurisdiction chooses to apply them...
Example: Here in Noo Yawk; it's a bike, and you need a pot! :thumbup:

 

[Woodsrider]

Anyone found MPG info yet? I'm ass-u-ming with as heavy as that puppy is that MPG wouldn't be great, but if it's up in the 40's there may be one less Spyder in the family.

edit: 27mpg. Fahgetabbouit.

 

[Bob Denman]

Actually... the mileage estimates aren't looking a whole lot worse, than what some of the 998-equipped RT jockeys are getting.

 

[Woodsrider]

Actually... the mileage estimates aren't looking a whole lot worse, than what some of the 998-equipped RT jockeys are getting.

My 998 is consistently around 30, sometimes a little above, sometimes a little below. Only about 3200 miles on it now, running brp semi-dino. I don't expect much change when I go to full syn though.

I sure as heck would not go down to less mpgs....good chance I'll look for a '14 leftover after a while rather than go for the polaris.

 

[DrewNJ]

That 2.4l ecotec motor makes right at 175hp and they have a nice little turbo bolt on kit that pushes it well over 200hp.
The slingshot is going to scream!
Personally, I consider it less of a bike than the Spyder but whatever....
Anyone have any idea on what it weighs?? Wonder how tough its going to be to keep power to the ground...
I'd rather have the slingshot but in the 4 wheel design.

 

[MikeP]

That 2.4l ecotec motor makes right at 175hp and they have a nice little turbo bolt on kit that pushes it well over 200hp.
The slingshot is going to scream!
Personally, I consider it less of a bike than the Spyder but whatever....
Anyone have any idea on what it weighs?? Wonder how tough its going to be to keep power to the ground...
I'd rather have the slingshot but in the 4 wheel design.

#1700 n change

 

[MikeP]

That 2.4l ecotec motor makes right at 175hp and they have a nice little turbo bolt on kit that pushes it well over 200hp.
The slingshot is going to scream!
Personally, I consider it less of a bike than the Spyder but whatever....
Anyone have any idea on what it weighs?? Wonder how tough its going to be to keep power to the ground...
I'd rather have the slingshot but in the 4 wheel design.

Talk at the dealer rollout was over 30 hwy mpg... We'll see

 

[DrewNJ]

Talk at the dealer rollout was over 30 hwy mpg... We'll see

I don't see why it wouldn't go 30+ mpg. My kids Saturn Vue with the same motor is in the mid 20's with considerably more weight and an auto tranny.

Looks like the slingshot could be a pretty fun ride!

 

[MikeP]

It's gonna be very easy n little cost to get to 200hp,, that's where I'm gonna stay cause I want drivability.. No turbo req to get to 200 and you can get 300 w a turbo easily... The Solstice GXP n Saturn Red line had 260-70 hp stock and w just a chip n air filter got to 300+!! Lots of performance goodies for the 2.4 Eco Tech