OverHillAndDale
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I picked up my bike yesterday, trading the 2014. It is a 2020 RT Limited with the front accessory light, heated seat with passenger armrests and driver's backrest, and driver backrest.
Color - BRP calls it chalk, I would call it a creamy light grey. I really like, but I don't think chalk is very descriptive. My daughter said it was the color of freshly poured cement, and that's actually pretty close. I like the dark trim.
Seating - WOW! This is better. I hated the BRP seat on my 2014 and bought an Ultimate seat, but this seat feels really comfortable. Of course, I've only been about 20 miles so far. The rear armrests are much sturdier (mounted on steel posts) that my previous armrests. I have a big problem with stiffness in all my joints, and the 2020 riding position seems very superior for me. The huge floorboards are magnificent.
Fit and finish - I know there have been some QC issues with some of the early ones, but I don't see any issues yet. I have to slam the rear trunk a bit firmly, but I don't think it's a flaw.
Rear trunk and saddlebags - Huge! Although I liked the depth of my 2014 where I kept a bag of tools, this new trunk is wide and deep. Yes, it will easily hold two helmets along with a bunch of other stuff. BIG improvement. The saddlebags are exactly the same size internally, but I preferred have the levers to open them in the rear. I also don't like that I now have to lock the trunk and saddlebags separately rather than having one keylock for all three.
Riding - my first thought was this bike felt more solid and more tightly put together than my 2014. Perhaps the 2014 had loosened up over time, but my 2020 seems very solid and sure - good brakes, tight steering.
Instrumentation - At a glance, there is a lot of available information on the new dashboard. I'm not familiar enough with it yet to be able to easily obtain that information, but I see the potential. It seems that the joystick has a BUNCH of menu options. I notice that the BRP Connect system will work with my phone/FOBO system so I can see tire pressure on the dashboard, and I'm looking forward to getting that set up. I suspect it will be a breeze once I understand it, but I'm not there yet. I've complained about the turn signal switch on my 2014 ever since I bought - very ppor feedback. They've fixed the problem on this bike. I don't like the feel of the keypad that sits in front of the seat.
Miscellaneous - my Can-Am suitcase that came with my 2014 fits perfectly in the 2020, and I'm transplanting my F4 windshield. The mounting hardware is just a bit different, but the holes are in the same place. The glove box is as big as on my 2014, but its configuration makes it a bit less usable. I'm rethinking how I arrange thinks I carry with me, like a glasses case, knife, and some keys I previously carried in the glovebox. On the plus side, it doesn't get hot like the old on did.
I'd love to hear other's impressions.
Color - BRP calls it chalk, I would call it a creamy light grey. I really like, but I don't think chalk is very descriptive. My daughter said it was the color of freshly poured cement, and that's actually pretty close. I like the dark trim.
Seating - WOW! This is better. I hated the BRP seat on my 2014 and bought an Ultimate seat, but this seat feels really comfortable. Of course, I've only been about 20 miles so far. The rear armrests are much sturdier (mounted on steel posts) that my previous armrests. I have a big problem with stiffness in all my joints, and the 2020 riding position seems very superior for me. The huge floorboards are magnificent.
Fit and finish - I know there have been some QC issues with some of the early ones, but I don't see any issues yet. I have to slam the rear trunk a bit firmly, but I don't think it's a flaw.
Rear trunk and saddlebags - Huge! Although I liked the depth of my 2014 where I kept a bag of tools, this new trunk is wide and deep. Yes, it will easily hold two helmets along with a bunch of other stuff. BIG improvement. The saddlebags are exactly the same size internally, but I preferred have the levers to open them in the rear. I also don't like that I now have to lock the trunk and saddlebags separately rather than having one keylock for all three.
Riding - my first thought was this bike felt more solid and more tightly put together than my 2014. Perhaps the 2014 had loosened up over time, but my 2020 seems very solid and sure - good brakes, tight steering.
Instrumentation - At a glance, there is a lot of available information on the new dashboard. I'm not familiar enough with it yet to be able to easily obtain that information, but I see the potential. It seems that the joystick has a BUNCH of menu options. I notice that the BRP Connect system will work with my phone/FOBO system so I can see tire pressure on the dashboard, and I'm looking forward to getting that set up. I suspect it will be a breeze once I understand it, but I'm not there yet. I've complained about the turn signal switch on my 2014 ever since I bought - very ppor feedback. They've fixed the problem on this bike. I don't like the feel of the keypad that sits in front of the seat.
Miscellaneous - my Can-Am suitcase that came with my 2014 fits perfectly in the 2020, and I'm transplanting my F4 windshield. The mounting hardware is just a bit different, but the holes are in the same place. The glove box is as big as on my 2014, but its configuration makes it a bit less usable. I'm rethinking how I arrange thinks I carry with me, like a glasses case, knife, and some keys I previously carried in the glovebox. On the plus side, it doesn't get hot like the old on did.
I'd love to hear other's impressions.
