2014
Everybody has their own level of "content involvement". :thumbup:
998 to 1330 ? don't get out much, huh?
Fore years, we screamed for more power, more torque, better fuel mileage, lower operating rpms, and reduced maintenance...
BRP delivered ALL of it, in 2014! :yes::yes::yes:
They WERE listening! :thumbup:
...to RT riders;-)
How about the F3? I would call that a revised RS in its most pristine form. The upline models start adding the bags and other farkles. :thumbup:
The F3 did fill a large gap in BRPs line up but it wasn't a replacement for the RS. The erganomics are clearly designed to emulate crusers, as is the styling. The RS sitting position was sports tourer, as was the styling.
And though the engine in theory is more powerful its actually slower than a pre-2013 RS. Offically only 1 second slower 0-60 but when I did some test laps on a road circuit on one it was significantly down on my RS. I did post the resulting times on this site a while back. There were two factors that I think caused this. Firstly second gear was guttless, and for the twisty NZ roads this slowed the F3 out of the corners. Secondly the feet forward sitting position meant I couldn't move myself around in corners to keep nanny happy.
The F3 is a great bike and I can see the appeal, particularly in the states. But it doesnt meet my requirements.
Well said.
The F3 did fill a large gap in BRPs line up but it wasn't a replacement for the RS. The erganomics are clearly designed to emulate crusers, as is the styling. The RS sitting position was sports tourer, as was the styling.
And though the engine in theory is more powerful its actually slower than a pre-2013 RS. Offically only 1 second slower 0-60 but when I did some test laps on a road circuit on one it was significantly down on my RS. I did post the resulting times on this site a while back. There were two factors that I think caused this. Firstly second gear was guttless, and for the twisty NZ roads this slowed the F3 out of the corners. Secondly the feet forward sitting position meant I couldn't move myself around in corners to keep nanny happy.
The F3 is a great bike and I can see the appeal, particularly in the states. But it doesnt meet my requirements.