BRP calling Spyders "motorcycles?"

[flaggerphil]

I have recently seen ads were BRP seems to now be calling Spyders "motorcycles" instead of roadsters, which I heartily agree with. Anyone else seen this?

 

[ARtraveler]

New to me. I will keep my eyes and ears open. That would be a change for sure. :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Interesting..!!

maybe due to the classification of the slingshot ( now an autocycle ) they feel comfortable calling it a motorcycle..:dontknow: many still refer to it as a bike....

 

[Bob Denman]

I don't care what it gets called...


...I call mine "FUN"! :2thumbs:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

can someone tell me why you guys care what others call our :spyder2:'s?
i am just happy i own & ride one.

 

[Deer Slayer]

I call mine Thing as I can never remember what to call it. Thing is fun!:shocked:

 

[TEWKS]

I always thought of it like this. Bi-ke=2 wheels....Tri-ke=3 wheels. Which end of the trike the two wheels sat, didn't much matter.:dontknow:

Pat

 

[dlby]

I ride a bike
Just since 12 yrs old
60 now
Still riding bikes
Just me

3 wheeled bycycles big craze in Fla.
The get on their (bikes)

Its all fun eh

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[Pirate looks at --]

Yup

I don't care what it gets called...


...I call mine "FUN"! :2thumbs:

:agree:

 

[cuznjohn]

maybe they are coming out with a two wheeler

 

[Aviator621]

I know around here in DC it is a big deal as motorcycles are free in the Toll Express Lanes, but 'autocycles' (i.e. Polaris Slingshot) are not.

 

[sduskin]

State motor vehicle laws MAY apply

In Oklahoma by definition, any roadway motorized vehicle with less than 4 wheels is a defined as a "motorcycle" and the rider should have the M endorsement on their drivers license. Roadster implies a vehicle potentially lacking body panels or other design features allowing exposure to the engine, suspension, etc.

 

[Pampurrs]

When I first demoed a Spyder back in 2011, they made a big deal about making sure I had a motorcycle endorsement. So apparently they thought of them as motorcycles then.

Pam

 

[Bob Denman]

They use the same classifications here in New York. :thumbup:

 

[rpatsh]

In Washington State we are required to get a 3 wheel endorsement, different then the motorcycle endorsement. but I still call it a motorcycle.

 

[TommyBwell]

I always thought of it like this. Bi-ke=2 wheels....Tri-ke=3 wheels. Which end of the trike the two wheels sat, didn't much matter.:dontknow:

Pat

I stay away from "bike" for that same reason. It is a motor driven cycle so I think motorcycle is fine. I just like to separate it from the crowd so I usually say trike, hot rod tricycle or Spyder.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

They can call them what they want but it matters more what your state considers them for licensing.

 

[spydaman60]

I call mine Thing as I can never remember what to call it. Thing is fun!:shocked:

patty, they must think my spyder is yours, cause everytime i pull into the gas station somebody will inevitably say, "is that thing fun?":roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

Chuck,
Try putting on your sternest face, and tell them, "NO!" :shocked:

 

[spydaman60]

Chuck,
Try putting on your sternest face, and tell them, "NO!" :shocked:

once i answered a guy back that it was a sh--load of fun, and he looked at me and said,' i'm a pastor and i don't talk like that young man", so i thanked him for the young man compliment and left! :yikesoops!!!:yikes: