Anyone done Comparo between post '20 RT and F3T Spyders

[old Timer]

There is a big lack of Spyder dealers of any consequence here in New Mexico------Unfortunately.

Has anyone done a comparison between the two '20 + Spyder models. Love the look of both models, have no place here in NM to look-touch-feel-and test ride the two models. Would love to read some good impressions between the two.

 

[vario]

For me, sitting on them was key. I was all set to get the RT until i sat on it, and was not all that comfortable. Sitting on the F3 was totally different for me. I spent two hours at the dealership just going back and forth sitting on them and ended up with the F3L. Very happy. Others have had the opposite experience, so YMMV.

 

[CopperSpyder]

For me, sitting on them was key. I was all set to get the RT until i sat on it, and was not all that comfortable. Sitting on the F3 was totally different for me. I spent two hours at the dealership just going back and forth sitting on them and ended up with the F3L. Very happy. Others have had the opposite experience, so YMMV.

:agree: the two Machines have a lot in common but are very different. I like the RT much better and do under stand why some one would like the F3 more. The Trim levels are very different also i.e. seating, foot pegs - footboards and windshield. So you can do a search on line and see the differences between the two but you really need to take a day trip if needed to see them in person and sit on each. Good Luck shopping.

 

[RayBJ]

I'm 5'11" 185lbs. I ride long distance, 1-up - typically 6 - 14 day loops. I test rode both 2020 models - F3T & RT base (both w/bags but no topcase). The F3 is sportier & sits a little lower than RT but lacks the adjustments & features the RT gives me. The RT's long floor boards let me stretch out like a cruiser or tuck under like a sport tourer. The electric screen is great for varying speeds/temps on the fly and the wider fairing helps in the cold/wet. My primary reason for picking the RT was the floor boards letting me move my legs wherever.

 

[Pooch]

I am female, 5'5", 135#. I have just purchased the 2021 RT Ltd.. will take delivery this coming Wednesday.
I sat back/forth on both models sitting side-by-side on the showroom floor and found the RT fine for me ...plus it has all the bells and whistles.
However, the friend with me that day is 6', 220#and says he thought he liked the F3's sitting position a little better.
Don't know... maybe a person's size has to do with the comfort level they feel.
But for sure, as previously suggested here, you REALLY REALLY need to get to a dealer somewhere and compare for yourself.
Best of luck to you...

I would add that I come from many years of various 2-wheel bikes... and most recently a 2008 Gold Wing Motor Trike.

 

[old Timer]

Thanks for the reply's, helps a lot.

Pooch, Kerrville, Tx I see. My family has had a place on the South Fork one mile west of Hunt since 1923. Spent every Summer of my life thru college there. Love the Texas Hill Country.

 

[Eranical]

I took the rider training program even though I didn’t need the endorsement part of it to try out the variants. Ended up mainly using an RTL then so arranged for a test ride of an F3L at a local dealer. Maybe if I had used the more forwards ufit settings for the F3 I would have liked it. The RT floorboards are sweet on the 20+ variants. So echoing what others have said, it’s something very important to try both out before making an expensive mistake.

 

[bikerbillone]

About 5'6" here, th F3 just did not work for my reach, although the low seat was a prefereence. So finally, the RT was my pick and most suitable for the wife.