Comfort / Ergonomics for 6'01" 32" inseam 300lb rider on 19 - 21 RTL?

[Escorial]

Have been looking to buy a used 19-21 RTL as soon as I sell my bike, question is about comfort and fitment for a rider my size.

Undoubtedly I will be buying online as I have done most of my life and going to a dealer for a test drive really will not help, as I found out over the years a 20 min or even a hour test drive usually will not tell you about the real long term comfort.

Many feel great for a short ride but over time seats etx will probably have to go aftermarket.

Would like to hear from riders my size on thought of the stock 19-21 RTL what did you replace for comfort/ergonomics?



TIA

 

[MONK]

First, the 2019 and 2020+ are vastly different. I'm your size and found my '18 RT to be a little cramped although that can be rectified with the addition of the Comfort seat (pushes you back a couple of inches) and possibly the Tri Axis handlebars (so you can still reach the grips). The Comfort seat will run you around $550 and you can swap out the seats yourself. The Tri Axis bars are around $600 and unless you're very well versed in the Can Am, it's probably best to have a shop do the swap as it involves basically removing everything forward of the seat. Most shops will be probably charge around $600 for labor.

I currently have a 2021 RT (which I'm trying to sell). That bike is the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. I changed out the handlebars but any F3 handlebars will fit, you can find most of them for well under $100 and you can definitely do the swap yourself. You'll pay more for a 2020+ but in my opinion, it's well worth it.

 

[Bartender]

I am 6'1" and 175 pounds with a 32 inch inseam. So I'm your height but substantially less weight. I have a 2019 RTL and find it very comfortable for long days. I don't know how much your added weight will change your comfort level. I don't find the bike crowded at all.

Bartender

 

[troop]

First, the 2019 and 2020+ are vastly different. I'm your size and found my '18 RT to be a little cramped although that can be rectified with the addition of the Comfort seat (pushes you back a couple of inches) and possibly the Tri Axis handlebars (so you can still reach the grips). The Comfort seat will run you around $550 and you can swap out the seats yourself. The Tri Axis bars are around $600 and unless you're very well versed in the Can Am, it's probably best to have a shop do the swap as it involves basically removing everything forward of the seat. Most shops will be probably charge around $600 for labor.

I currently have a 2021 RT (which I'm trying to sell). That bike is the most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. I changed out the handlebars but any F3 handlebars will fit, you can find most of them for well under $100 and you can definitely do the swap yourself. You'll pay more for a 2020+ but in my opinion, it's well worth it.

"I currently have a 2021 RT (which I'm trying to sell)."

What??

 

[Peter Aawen]

"I currently have a 2021 RT (which I'm trying to sell)."

What??

At the risk of going any further off topic - https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?143139-2021-Spyder-RT-with-LONG-list-of-extras

That done, back to Escorial's comfort/ergonomics question please. :thumbup:

 

[Stache]

‘20 RTL, farkles as in signature. 5’10” 260#

Fabulously comfortable for touring. People I ride with want to get off and stretch at gas stops. I want to put fuel in and go.

 

[JohnRuckus]

I'm your height and similar weight depending on what I eat lol.
I have the '20 RT base. Like Monk mentioned handlebars are important to consider. The stock handlebars that come on the RT would rub against my thigh if I cut fully to the right or left. I swapped for the F3 handlebars and the issue is non-existent. This is my 1st motorcycle. So, I can't compare to comfort vs 2 wheels. A comfort seat or aftermarket seat may be of interest to you, but you really won't know that until you ride a bit.
You can maybe do the 3 wheel riders course for about $100 and have the opportunity to ride a few newer model spyders. Of course, it won't be a long ride, but you'll be able to ride multiple times on a closed course (hopefully using different models), and get the feel for it.
Good luck!

 

[Revjames]

Our size is virtually the same, same height and inseam although I have you by a few pounds. For me the F3 with position 5 brake rod is much more comfortable. My wife has a '21 RTL, but I much prefer my F3S. I do have knees that protest at being bent too far for too long. I find the brake pedal is a bit cumbersome as the seating position is a bit forward for my liking. IMO the brake pedal is also more vertical than on the F3. Finally I like sitting "in" the F3 versus "on" the RTL.