990/991/998 what years

[watebo]

Just curious. What years were these engines in spyders and is there any significant difference?

 

[Lamonster]

Just curious. What years were these engines in spyders and is there any significant difference?

They are all 998cc, the line of motors is the 990-991 can't remember the difference but it wasn't much.

 

[Chupaca]

As I see it..!!

the 990 series were the 106 hp models from 08-12 and the 991series are the 100 hp from 13 on. They are all 998 cc V-Twins..they could beef it up to maybe 1200 cc...ray:ray: ........

My question is why didn't they round off, like all the others, to 1000..??

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: All are 998cc :thumbup:
The 990 series engines were put in the original Spyders. They were rated at 106 horsepower, and were tuned for more of a top-end rush...
The 991 series engines were introduced in the RTs in 2010. They are rated at 100 horsepower, and are tuned for a bit more torque at lower rpm levels. This was most likely to help move the heavier RTs (And their heavier loads) around.
Ever since the 2013 model year; all of the 998cc engines are coming out of the 991 series pile.

 

[wyliec]

the 990 series were the 106 hp models from 08-12 and the 991series are the 100 hp from 13 on. They are all 998 cc V-Twins..they could beef it up to maybe 1200 cc...ray:ray: ........

My question is why didn't they round off, like all the others, to 1000..??

I could be wrong, but at 1000 the insurance rates go up for motorcycles. I believe that was what I was told by my insurance agent, or possibly someone else said that.

 

[billybovine]

990 series engine only used in GS/RS models. From 2008 to 2012
991 series engine used in 2010 to 2013 RT, all ST's, 2013 to 2016 RS

The 990 series engine has a lower compression ratio. Runs on 87 octane minimum fuel. Peak horsepower of 106.
The 991 series engine has a higher compression ratio. Runs on 91 octane minimum fuel. Peak horsepower of 100.
The only mechanical difference between these 2 engines are the heads and camshafts.

1403 series engine used in 2014 to 2016 RT, all F3's

 

[Bob Denman]

1403 series engine used in 2014 to 2016 RT, all F3's

Thanks, Billy!
I wondered what they were calling the 1330s. :thumbup:
(Do you think that the "1403" points to an eventual displacement? :shocked

 

[billybovine]

Thanks, Billy!
I wondered what they were calling the 1330s. :thumbup:
(Do you think that the "1403" points to an eventual displacement? :shocked

I don't think the number has anything to do with displacement. Just a way to identify an engine type. But I really don't know.

 

[Bob Denman]

I figured that might set some folks to buzzing... :roflblack: :thumbup:

 

[coz]

I could be wrong, but at 1000 the insurance rates go up for motorcycles. I believe that was what I was told by my insurance agent, or possibly someone else said that.

I thought I had heard that too. Could be urban legend.:roflblack:

what's the story on it Bob ?

 

[SilverFox1]

I can tell you that when I bought the insurance for my 2011 RT Ltd they quoted me for 1000 cc. I brought it to their attention
that the motor was 998 cc and not 1000 and guess what, the price came back a little lower! Keep in mind that around that time
there was still people that didn't know if it was a motorcycle or not. (Motorcycle driver's license, motorcycle plates,
motorcycle insurance. WHAT!!!!! ) :hun:

SilverFox

 

[Bob Denman]

I thought I had heard that too. Could be urban legend.:roflblack:

what's the story on it Bob ?

Engine displacement does drive the rating system... :thumbup:
But not all Companies use the same displacement levels in their rating structure.
I use two here in my office.
One uses 500, 750, 1000, and 1500cc as their breakpoints where the rates change.
The other uses 600, 1200, and 1600cc...

You mileage may vary!

 

[coz]

Interesting

Engine displacement does drive the rating system... :thumbup:
But not all Companies use the same displacement levels in their rating structure.
I use two here in my office.
One uses 500, 750, 1000, and 1500cc as their breakpoints where the rates change.
The other uses 600, 1200, and 1600cc...

You mileage may vary!

but I don't think I would let a little increase or decrease in insurance cost keep me from the bike that I wanted.

 

[Bob Denman]

Absolutely! :clap: :2thumbs:

 

[SPYDERGUY1]

My insurance company quoted me one price and then lowered it after they found out it was less than 1000. Not an urban legend. For some reason they classify the engine rating as a different price. Seriously, if you smoke something with a 998 or a 1300 , you are in serious **** either way, just a money grab.

 

[Tessgo]

Motorcycle or not!

I can tell you that when I bought the insurance for my 2011 RT Ltd they quoted me for 1000 cc. I brought it to their attention
that the motor was 998 cc and not 1000 and guess what, the price came back a little lower! Keep in mind that around that time
there was still people that didn't know if it was a motorcycle or not. (Motorcycle driver's license, motorcycle plates,
motorcycle insurance. WHAT!!!!! ) :hun:

SilverFox

Here in Victoria Australia took my recently purchased RSS 2011 to local motor registration branch, purchased from an interstate dealer, was told that according to their rules in this state, it is actually a tri-car!!! so have to pay extra to get a 'slimline' plate as the only plate that's issued is a car plate, which is huge!! no problems with insurance, it's a bike as far as they're concerned, and the federal ADRs (Australian design rules) class it as a motorcycle! go figure, don't you just love the rule makershyea: