Could be compitition for the Spyder

[woolfski1713]

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactu...s-slingshot-review-first-ridedrive-video.html

 

[ARtraveler]

It will be in a small way. So far, there are a few on SL that are planning on adding one to their stable. There are a couple that have sold their :spyder2:'s and went over to the SS.

I would like one also. In my case I would add it to the stable rather than give up my :ani29:.

The two are completely different rides and will appeal to slightly different niche markets. IMO of course. :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: I sat it one; they don't compare...

...beyond the fact that they both lighten your wallet for a touch over 20K... :thumbup:

True; they're both a great way to enjoy a sunny day out on the road...
But the Spyder has much more of a motorcycle "feel" to it' your up on top of it, and feel much more exposed to the elements.
The Slingshot feels like a really nice little sports car... that's right: a car. I don't care how your State licenses them, or what sort of safety gear you'll need to wear while in it; it's a car...

But it is a spankin' COOL car!

 

[cuznjohn]

i really don't think it will become competition for the spyder, us folks that ride spyders are still bike people and not sports care people. i myself would love to own a slingshot only because i never owned a sports car. but the spyder i think feels more like a bike that that would.

 

[SPYD3R]

LAST TIME

HOPEFULLY FOR THE LAST TIME.....:lecturef_smilie:
THE SLINGSHOT IS NO COMPETITION FOR OUR SPYD3RS..... PERIOD....:gaah:
these are two completely difference vehicles...
Dan P
Easley, SC
SPYD3E

 

[Bob Denman]

Nahhh... it'll come up again; at least another eleventeen times! :shocked:

 

[Chupaca]

As I see it..!!

the spyders will be compared to anything with threewheels motorized or not one in front two in back and visa versa or three in a row. Nothing compares to the spyder especially if the claim is they have three wheels...:banghead: there are some fine cool looking machines popping up and I give credit where credit is due...:thumbup:

 

[Lin]

In my opinion

The Sling Shot is not going to be straight up competition. It will attract it's share of business though. If I had the money and space to store it(I do NOT), I'd have one as well as my Spyder. Every time I see one, it brings back memories of my go cart I had as a kid. I always wanted to drive it down the street. IMO, the Sling Shot is just that- a street legal go cart; except in Texas, etc.

 

[hchays]

It'll take a few Spyder owners away, but it is a completely different animal. I agree it's more car like than motorcycle like. I think it will probably be a popular item, just not a "motorcycle" replacement.

 

[SpyderAnn01]

It'll take a few Spyder owners away, but it is a completely different animal. I agree it's more car like than motorcycle like. I think it will probably be a popular item, just not a "motorcycle" replacement.

You're right, and it seems that those people are more of the "look at me" types who probably got into Spyders because they were different and attracted attention.

 

[GunDoctor]

It's a whole lot cheaper to just dye your hair traffic orange, that should do it.


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[ThreeWheels]

Are we still batting this around ?

The Slingshot is a different vehicle.
It's stiff competition for the Morgan and the TRex for sure.
But not the Spyder.

I hope to see one Saturday at the NY Motorcycle Show

Just my humble opinion. I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone will let me know if I am.

 

[2dogs]

Not in Texas anyway.......:shocked:

 

[missouriboy]

Is it competition? Put yer thinkin' caps on, folks...

OF COURSE IT IS!

It's competition for the consumer's greenback dollar, in the sport/recreation/fun riding field. It's competition for the finite pool of dollars available for _________ (fill in the blank: fun machines of all sorts), and it WILL take some of those dollars, even if they sell only ONE unit.

Green stuff... that's what all the manufacturers are competing for.

 

[arntufun]

Is it competition? Put yer thinkin' caps on, folks...

OF COURSE IT IS!

It's competition for the consumer's greenback dollar, in the sport/recreation/fun riding field. It's competition for the finite pool of dollars available for _________ (fill in the blank: fun machines of all sorts), and it WILL take some of those dollars, even if they sell only ONE unit.

Green stuff... that's what all the manufacturers are competing for.

You are a smart man !!!!! 5 star post. :firstplace:

 

[wyliec]

Is it competition? Put yer thinkin' caps on, folks...

OF COURSE IT IS!

It's competition for the consumer's greenback dollar, in the sport/recreation/fun riding field. It's competition for the finite pool of dollars available for _________ (fill in the blank: fun machines of all sorts), and it WILL take some of those dollars, even if they sell only ONE unit.

Green stuff... that's what all the manufacturers are competing for.

You make too much sense. Where is your allegiance? This is spyderluvas.com....

 

[Bob Denman]

The Slingshot is a different vehicle.
It's stiff competition for the Morgan and the TRex for sure.
But not the Spyder.

I hope to see one Saturday at the NY Motorcycle Show

Just my humble opinion. I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone will let me know if I am.

I didn't see them on the exhibitor's list... :shocked:
But Indian and Victory are there; who knows what will happen? :dontknow:

 

[Purple Guy]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact they call this a motorcycle?
I've seen one, think they are cool, would love to take one for a rip...
In my eyes it's a 3 wheel roofless car.

 

[Bob Denman]

They've got to call it something... :dontknow:
I guess that it fits the legal definition of "motorcycle"; better than anything else...

 

[BajaRon]

Given your definition then, in that everyone, or most everyone, lives under the constraint of limited disposable income, everything is in competition with everything.

Whether or not Slingshots are in direct competition with Spyders remains a question.

Exactly! The Slingshot is transportation. So anyone looking to spend money on transportation has yet one more option. Then you narrow it down to someone looking for no top (ever) no AC, no storage, helmet requirements (in most states), etc., then MAYBE the Slingshot and the Spyder are still in the running.

So you whittle this block of cheese down to where just a very few vehicles are being considered and in MOST cases, either the Spyder or the Slingshot have already been eliminated simply because they are completely different machines.

Bottom line. Someone who buys a Slingshot was not all that thrilled with the Spyder to begin with. And someone who buys a Spyder was probably not a good prospect for the Slingshot anyway.

Will the Slingshot take away sales from the Spyder? Probably. Will the Slingshot's impact on the Spyder be anything significant or even detectable?

No.