Guess RS crowd doesn't rate

[dguisinger]

While many sport bikes have 1000cc engines and smaller, they also don't have a 700lb curb weight.
The RS-S needs a larger engine (option) for people who want real sports performance.

That said, I find this interesting.
BRP launched a new SeaDoo (The Spark) with the Rotax 990 in it...
And then launched a updated Spyder RT with an inline 3-cyl Rotax 1330....

The 1330 inline is what is in my current SeaDoo...
They also reduced the price of the RS,while introducing the cheaper SeaDoo Spark

This leads me to believe:
1) They are trying to maximize re-use of components across their entire product line and
2) Get their pricing down a bit on the low end

I love my RS-S even though its been in the shop for transmission issues 3 times in the last month (ARGGG), but even I feel like it costs way too much for what it is...

 

[bill pitman]

Nothing here that would make me spring for a new model. Last year the RS HP was reduced by 8.

And premium fuel needed,
I'm happy with my '09 GS SM5,


Bill

 

[Kratos]

Premium fuel works better.....but it's not needed.

 

[Smokinspyder]

I wouldn't be to worried about it... It just gives us another year or two to put some miles on the reliable equipment that we already have.
Let the RT peeps work out all the bugs for us....:joke::roflblack:

yea I am with that one !

 

[Dochands]

Otter I could not agree more. I can only hope BMW or someone else does a three wheeler that is sleek and powerful. I suspect 2014 is the tombstone before they bury the RS.

 

[DrewNJ]

While many sport bikes have 1000cc engines and smaller, they also don't have a 700lb curb weight.
The RS-S needs a larger engine (option) for people who want real sports performance.

That said, I find this interesting.
BRP launched a new SeaDoo (The Spark) with the Rotax 990 in it...
And then launched a updated Spyder RT with an inline 3-cyl Rotax 1330....

The 1330 inline is what is in my current SeaDoo...
They also reduced the price of the RS,while introducing the cheaper SeaDoo Spark

This leads me to believe:
1) They are trying to maximize re-use of components across their entire product line and
2) Get their pricing down a bit on the low end

I love my RS-S even though its been in the shop for transmission issues 3 times in the last month (ARGGG), but even I feel like it costs way too much for what it is...

Ummmm....no.

The new seadoo spark is NOT the rotax 990. It is an inline 900 ACE motor that has been in the sleds.
Also, Your seadoo does NOT have a 1330 ACE motor. If it's a 4 stroke it's a 1503 4tec and can be anywhere from 130-260hp depending on what it's in.... That 1503 motor has been around now since late 02' and has been a pretty solid powerplant.

Ironically, this is the first year that seadoo and skidoo have shared a motor configuration since the 2-stroke days, or early 2000's....and the first time ever that's it's been a 4 stroke that's been shared.

The spyder rotax v990 is shared with a handful of Aprilia motorcycles.

 

[Sarge707]

Ummmm....no.

The new seadoo spark is NOT the rotax 990. It is an inline 900 ACE motor that has been in the sleds.
Also, Your seadoo does NOT have a 1330 ACE motor. If it's a 4 stroke it's a 1503 4tec and can be anywhere from 130-260hp depending on what it's in.... That 1503 motor has been around now since late 02' and has been a pretty solid powerplant.

Ironically, this is the first year that seadoo and skidoo have shared a motor configuration since the 2-stroke days, or early 2000's....and the first time ever that's it's been a 4 stroke that's been shared.

The spyder rotax v990 is shared with a handful of Aprilia motorcycles.

:agree: BRP could up the HP on the 990 By numerous HP if they Feel like it? nojoke

 

[lookerjdc]

Otter I could not agree more. I can only hope BMW or someone else does a three wheeler that is sleek and powerful. I suspect 2014 is the tombstone before they bury the RS.

seriously?

do auto companies replace/upgrade every model of every car they make every year? no?

the RT was lacking certain things and they addressed that problem first

guess what comes next?

oh, and BMW and other companies do make trikes, but they are not approved for the US (yet), and, they cost around $90,000.00

the other models

 

[Oldmanzues]

Quote Spyderman60:I don't know how old you are bro, but this old fart here is 62!
LOL!! That comment was directed at otter28169!
62 huh? I only got three years on you, mate at 65.....
but hey, who's counting!! Keeping my knees in the breeze!
(Well, trying anyhow!!)

I am not sure where that puts me at 78. I know Dick is older, if he is still riding from Spyderfeast a year ago.
Oldmanzues