2010 rts differences vs newer models

[TroyboyRn]

Hello all

i was just wondering with all the different mods out there for the rt which ones are worth persuing. I'm interested in the opinion of riders that have upgraded to a newer rt that have ridden a 2010. Is there a big difference in ride handling ect. I'm sure there have been a lot of improvements. I'll be keeping mine for a while and was just curious what I'm missing. Thanks for your time

 

[NancysToy]

The 2010 RTs had pretty soft front suspension. It was upgraded for 2011 and again for 2012. The 2010s benefit greatly from a transplant to the 2011 or 2012 shocks, or a set of Elkas. The Elkas will raise the ride height. Even before the shock transplant I would install a BajaRon swaybar to reduce the excessive body roll. Best bang for the buck out there in suspension mods!

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: With Scotty; I made those EXACT changes to my 2010...
It transformed the bike! :2thumbs:

 

[ARtraveler]

Have experience with 2010 RTS and 2011 RT A&C. Ride is different from the 2011 to the 2010. I made no modifications to the suspension on either model. Both units are stock in that category.

 

[StanProff]

Shocks, sway bar. Thats is really all the 2010 needs to transform it. I started with changing the shocks on my 2010 to 2011's (bought them at my dealer) these did make a good difference. The big difference came by installing the bajaron sway bar. that is a really good buy with very good results. I was happy with the handling and then I came across a set of Fox shocks at a really good price so I installed them. I have driven a '14 and I prefer the handling of my 2010. The point is, a '10 can handle as well or better as any '11 or '12. ( just my opinion ) :f_spider:

 

[Dragonrider]

I agree with Stan - with a few suspension mods, the 2010 is a great machine. Adding a good aftermarket exhaust, deleting the CAT, adding Seals, and a decent seat (Corbin for me), and mine was in perfect form. I didn't need the swaybar - but if someone comes up with some decent protection for the belt, snap it up - what's out there now helps, but it's not enough by far.....

Stock to stock, the 2012s were the best "vintage", but farkled up, the 2010s are at least equal...

JMHO