Mityspyder
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I'm going to buy a spyder. Need input on these two touring models. 12 rts-se5 or 15 rts-se6? Your thoughts. Thanks
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Help buying a spyder
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The '12 is a 998 cc V-Twin. In '14 the RTs went to the new 1330 3-cylinder ACE Motor. There's NO comparison between the two power plants with respect to power/torque, and the maintenance required. More power/torque with the 1330 and much less maintenance required. Most here will tell you to get the '15.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
wiredgeorge
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If you can afford either, the 2015 has a more powerful engine and 6 speed transmission and a lot of the small things that needed improvement over the first year RT have been improved... You will also find the new RT costs quite a bit more. I have seen them priced from $24K to $30K where the 2012 will be somewhere near $15K (more or less). The smaller V twin engine in the earlier RT is a bit peaky but it has plenty of get up and go. The suspension needs some help to maximize handling but the machine can be made just into what you want. I can't speak to the 2015 but it has a more relaxed and larger engine and another gear and very likely has a bit better mileage and may be more relaxed. Let the folks who own these models chime in. All the gurus on this site will tell you you need to spend the extra bucks but if you live near someone who will let you have a test drive OR a dealer who will let you drive both, that would be ideal.
ndspyderlover
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I had a 2012 and traded for a 2014 and there is no comparison. When I first drove my 2014 it was like a totally different rig. I love the 1330 because it does not have to be revved up as much to shift. A whole lot smoother and quieter.
ARtraveler
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If you can afford either/or, I would recommend the new 1330 engine version. I have a 2011--same as the 2012 set up--and a 2014 RT-S. The difference between the two is night and day. Good luck on your hunt. Let us know what you finally decide. :yes:
stormtrooper
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2015 :thumbup: Bigger motor & 6 speed :yes:
pegasus1300
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try this thread, I asked the same question and these are the answers I got.Very helpful for me.
www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?80212-V-twin-vs-1330
PrairieSpyder
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+1 for one with the 1330 engine. But unless you just have to have a color offered only with the '15, look for a left-over '14 - or even a used '14.
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