BRP VS Utopia backrest What's Better And Why ?

[USAF]

Hey guys, Just like the title says. I want to get a backrest for our 2022 RTL but, I only want to buy it once and Im stuck between the BRP and the Utopia. I want to know what makes you like one better over the other and what are the limitations / adjustment abilities of them both. Do they both have quick removal ability ?

 

[Bangorbob]

I have had both. Utopia. Why? Because it is adjustable.

 

[USAF]

I have had both. Utopia. Why? Because it is adjustable.

Are you able to quick remove them both and do they both fold forward ?

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have had both. Utopia. Why? Because it is adjustable.

:agree: Utopia ... - more adjustable for Angle ... height .... lumbar ... it's thinner .... it can lay flat so it's easier for a passenger to get on .... it can have a separate zippered pouch ....and less expensive .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Are you able to quick remove them both and do they both fold forward ?

Yes and yes .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Adventurer]

Does the Utopia have quite a bit of adjustment forwards and backwards?

 

[Bangorbob]

Are you able to quick remove them both and do they both fold forward ?

Instead of putting a bolt in I used a pin like this.

https://www.amazon.com/Safety-Pin-2...=safety+pin+2+wire+snap&qid=1674243773&sr=8-3

 

[Bangorbob]

Does the Utopia have quite a bit of adjustment forwards and backwards?

Actually it does if you leave 1 nut off. I can adjust with one hand on the fly.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Does the Utopia have quite a bit of adjustment forwards and backwards?

No,..... 1/4 inch ..... It depends whether you mount the backrest bar in front of the seat pan bracket , or behind it ..... You could also use a 1/4 inch Shim between them. for a larger space , but you would need longer mounting bolts. There isn't much you can do / for to the BRP backrest to change it's position. except fold it down ..... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Copperman]

The BRP backrest locks in place to prevent theft. It also folds down to allow the passenger to get on/off easier. I've had both (on different Spyders) and like the BRP backrest.

 

[USAF]

The BRP backrest locks in place to prevent theft. It also folds down to allow the passenger to get on/off easier. I've had both (on different Spyders) and like the BRP backrest.

What was better with the BRP ?

 

[K80Shooter]

Ultimately, it's going to come down to "YOUR" personal preferences.

Also keep in mind that some posters are posting with their experience with the older style spyders and not the 2020+ models. The seats are different.
Such as in Bluknight's post #9, I'm not sure that is possible on the newer spyders but maybe. It's been a while since I installed mine so maybe someone who has done it recently will chime in.

I have the Utopia and love it but have never had the BRP backrest.

I almost forgot, removing the backrest is easy peasy, just pull it up and out, takes like 2 seconds. Putting it back in is just as easy.

 

[pidjones]

There is a simple trick to installing the bracket that goes under the seats. Here is my video for it:

 

[Morturf]

I have a Utopia on my 2021 S2S and like it. Was easy install. It's comfortable and my wife is a small person and says it doesn't bother her. No experience with the BRP.