Hello, I’m new to the forum and just took my Can-Am class last weekend. I’m ready to buy a Spyder RT and would love advice on what years to look at and which years to avoid. I would like to stay under $20k if possible. I was told at class by a classmate that I should get a 2016 or newer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Buying Spyder RT advice
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Raprider
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A nice-looking 2014 in the FSBO section...
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?123010-2014-RTS-and-trailer-for-sale
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?123010-2014-RTS-and-trailer-for-sale
blacklightning
Well-known member
I agree with the statements above. A 2014 and up would be the same as a 2016, except for colors. The one mentioned in the above post looks to be a good deal. Well within your $20k budget. The only advantage of a 2016 and up is that it will probably still have some extended warranty left. The 2014 might be out of warranty. Good luck shopping.
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
:welcome: What they said above. At $20K, you have a nice budget to get what you want. You need to go to a dealer and kick some tires to get an idea of the various models. Lots of good used on SL for sale dept. also. 2016 or higher would be my choice. I like RT's, but there are also a lot that like the F3 version. One more "sporty" and the other is less, but built for comfort. :yes:
Chupaca
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Welcome, welcome 
welcome to this awesome site and to your soon to be a spyder ryder...:clap: Though very fond of the 998 V-Twin the suggestions above are good and have vaild points. 2014 was the year they started with the 1330 triple so is the starting point. Happy hunting.....:thumbup:
welcome to this awesome site and to your soon to be a spyder ryder...:clap: Though very fond of the 998 V-Twin the suggestions above are good and have vaild points. 2014 was the year they started with the 1330 triple so is the starting point. Happy hunting.....:thumbup:
BLUEKNIGHT911
Sadly Passed Oct 2024 - RIP
I've read the 5 or so posts so far ….. :agree: with what's been said ….. the price on the LINK to that 14 RTS is imho a bit high …. He doesn't list ANY mods or up-grades other than the trailer ( which is an added cost ) …. I'm not sure it is an SE ( semi-auto trans.) and if it isn't it's over-priced.... the mileage is low ( good ) and any issues have been delt with. I wouldn't be concerned about " no warranty " ….. my 14 went out-of-warranty two years ago and I'm not concerned...… Even if you have a DESS module issue … you can fix that for about $135.00 and it's an EASY fix. Also :welcome: …… Folks here can talk you thru most issues you might accounter ……. Mike
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Jim&Teresa
New member
+1 We have a 2014 RT Limited with about 56,000 miles on it - it has been a great bike. Great power, gearing, mpg, etc. We had a 2012 with the 998 cc engine and to us, was not what we wanted. Its gas mileage was very low at interstate speeds compared to the 1330 cc as we take long trips on our Spyder. Traded it in on the 2014 in about a year after we bought the 2012 - best decision we made. The 998cc engine is good and a lot of people like it, but we prefer the triple cylinder engine. Good luck with your decision!! I too would suggest a 2014 RT or new....Good input on this site - enjoy!
4 MARIE
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had a 14, traded on a 17, loved them both. the 14 WAS a first year model for the 1330 triple, and they did not have every bug worked out, like DESS.
You have the kind of budget that will allow you to buy almost anything you want in an RT. Don't pay for anyone's farkles, and just know there are a TON
of super low mile, late model, Spyders out there. Happy hunting, and welcome to this site.
You have the kind of budget that will allow you to buy almost anything you want in an RT. Don't pay for anyone's farkles, and just know there are a TON
of super low mile, late model, Spyders out there. Happy hunting, and welcome to this site.
ricford
New member
This brings up a question I have had. Not knowing if the owner has modified the ryde is the big question. I would expect that if I wanted more money 'than it was worth' that would be some clever person's opinion of the condition of the bike, modifications, etc. I have a 14 RT semi auto transmission and have seriously upgraded the functionality of the original vanilla bike. Something in excess of $8,000. That has no value? Be glad I can get market price? I find that a bit worrying. The 'she was a good ryde' has absolutely no value. No price on sentimentality. But, BUT there is a value on serious improvements I have made on the bike and just giving all that away is one of the reasons I"ll ride that bike to the end. If you would like a list, I'd be happy to share via PM. All in all, I expect there are others who have modified their ryder far far beyond the 'out the door factory vanilla'.
JayBros
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The fall/winter is naturally the time to expect prices to drop because dealerships want to liquidate old inventory and make room for the new MY. BRP has reduced RT prices somewhat with the introduction of the Ryker but just how much I do not know. I agree with Paula about BRP Connect system in the '18 and '19 MYs and for that reason I will ride my '14 with its Zumo 590 GPS until it dies, the Spyder that is. I consider all that electronic crap on the dashboard a distraction to safe riding.
pegasus1300
Well-known member
All the years are good, some just have different glitches then others. Buy the newest year you can afford.
Raprider
New member
THAT sounds like an option worth considering...
RiderEd of NJ has quite a number of RT, F3 and Ryker this year from several area dealers...last 2 year's worth (mostly RT and F3 from 2016-17) were returned to respective dealers (only allowed to be in-program for 2 years) and subsequently sold...not sure how deeply reduced but working to find out.
RiderEd of NJ has quite a number of RT, F3 and Ryker this year from several area dealers...last 2 year's worth (mostly RT and F3 from 2016-17) were returned to respective dealers (only allowed to be in-program for 2 years) and subsequently sold...not sure how deeply reduced but working to find out.
