2016 Spyder Line up announcement at sturgis?

[Bob Denman]

Chad...
Would your lovely Bride agree to this?

 

[daveinva]

LEANER LEANER LEANER :yes:

Sorry, had to be said. :joke:

Actually, I still think that at some point BRP *has* to put smaller displacement, cheaper RS replacement. Whatever model efficiencies may be gained by going the 1330 route for the entire lineup is VASTLY undercut by the price jump such a move represents. The RS has already crept up in price to $20K, which is simply waaaay too expensive for the "starter Spyder"; adding the 1330 to that would just make a bad situation even worse.

 

[retread]

IF they would bring out a smaller, lighter, maybe 1 seat Spyder, with a 600 to 800 cc engine and a CVT w/ reverse, they'd be covering almost the full spectrum of the market. Especially if they could bring it in for under 15K.

john

 

[loisk]

smaller capacity triple yes please

Agree, agree. I reckon a smaller capacity triple - BRP have one in one of the sea-doos, the 'spark'?? - would be great, and positioning it as the entry level is ideal. It would be an ideal platform for expansion in the Japanese and Asian markets - we in Oz and elsewhere can "piggyback" on their numbers. I completely understand the more-power brigade but here in oz the max speed is 110 kph - note kph - on some interstate roads, with the rest lower. (Except a few roads in the Northern Territory) If I followed the book/guide, I'd hardly ever make it into 5th gear on my ST !! I for one would line up for a 900cc triple, just wish it would fit in my ST. It would "sell" -- how about on the F3 base?? Could be called F 2/3rds haha. :yes:

 

[arntufun]

The 2016 Slingshots are already being unloaded at the dealerships........... :doorag:

 

[Bob Denman]

Randy,
YOU know that I love you like the little brother that I used to get in trouble for beating up...nojoke

...But I'm not sure that anyone cares about what Polaris is doing right now.

 

[arntufun]

You must be confusing me for someone that cares what others think........... You can call me, Mr. Trump:roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Thanks!

I've been holding this one, for a special person! :roflblack: :thumbup:

 

[MikeT]

Well, that would explain the deep discounts on current and older model stock.

These earlier than normal "deep discounts" sure make the owners of '15 models feel real good.

 

[nightshift357]

I don't know about that 2015 RT, at 30k???

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[Lamonster]

Joan and I will be there doing the product release with BRP at 1pm on Friday and we'll be leading a group ride from Sturgis on Sat. morning from the demo area. Details to follow.

 

[BikerDoc]

Why Sturgis? :dontknow:
After all; it's largely known as an event dominated by a competing brand of bike.
Sure: other bikes are welcome... but my admittedly "very limited knowledge" of it. tells me that the folks attending there might not be necessarily in the market for a Spyder... :dontknow:

Could be their belated attempt to penetrate the market the F3 was actually designed for - while they might introduce a single product there - I still doubt they would completely preempt their dealer meeting with a full public announcement

 

[MikeT]

I don't know about that 2015 RT, at 30k???

A $3,000 BRP discount results in a $27,700. price tag for a Limited. It sure will be interesting to see how far the prices will drop as the 2016s roll out.

 

[Bob Denman]

Could be their belated attempt to penetrate the market the F3 was actually designed for - while they might introduce a single product there - I still doubt they would completely preempt their dealer meeting with a full public announcement

That's a good point! :clap:

 

[Copperman]

Maybe they want to unveil in Sturgis to strut their stuff in front of thousands of naysayers and skeptics to show Can Am can play with the big boys just fine! This is the 75th anniversary of Sturgis. Means there will be hundreds of thousands of bikers there. Nothing like trying to rain on HD's parade! :yes: I understand it's not quite a Harley's only event like it was many years ago!

I think everyone here is missing the point. Each and every day, for the next 19 years, 10,000 (ten thousand) people will be turning 65 years old. Lots of those people ride Harley's. What better place than Sturgis to introduce the new line-up of Spyders. Remember, us Baby Boomers have lots of disposable income and I don't blame BRP for trying to gain a share.

 

[MRH]

I predict (with no basis other than my own conjecture):

A revised RS with the new engine (and other related changes, including limited body updates), and no other major changes to any of the line.

There be may changes to the F3 based on issues that have cropped up, but just corrective changes. I also see at least one more year of the RT with only minor changes and color variations.

It would not surprise me to see the ST be discontinued, remain the same, or have the engine upgrade done to it as well. I wonder what their sales have been like with the F3 available. If forced to make a prediction, it remains largely untouched.

Consistently, there is one major change or addition per year, and the RS is by far the most logical place to update the line this year.

 

[Dan McNally]

opcorn:

 

[Lamonster]

This is why it would be a great place for a new product unveiling. :doorag:

http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/lo...cle_dc738491-728d-5f55-be86-cdffcadbacfb.html

 

[bruiser]

Makes sense. Good marketing approach.

 

[Sempyder]

How shocked would everyone be if it had 2 wheels.


Sempert out,