In The Press

[NancysToy]

The January/February 2010 issue of Road Runner magazine has a two-page article on the RT. Overall quite complimentary, althought they did say "...this is not a motorcycle." If it "steers like a car," where's the steering wheel? They did say they were impressed, however, and the article was upbeat, overall.

 

[BRPjunkie]

The January/February 2010 issue of Road Runner magazine has a two-page article on the RT. Overall quite complimentary, althought they did say "...this is not a motorcycle." If it "steers like a car," where's the steering wheel? They did say they were impressed, however, and the article was upbeat, overall.

While it may not lean like a motorcycle, in Michigan it is registered as a motorcycle, it is insured as a motorcycle, you need a motorcycle endorsement and you need to wear a helmet. With more safety and more stability maybe it's a More-to-cycle.

 

[Magic Man]

It's considered a motorcycle here in NY too! :thumbup:

MM

 

[NancysToy]

I know! I have yet to figure out how these self-professed experts figure that a Ural with a sidecar is a motorcycle, a Tri-Glide is a motorcycle, a Hannigan trike conversion is a motorcycle, but a Spyder, complete with handlebars, is no such animal.

 

[glynnk]

In Texas, it's registered and insured as a motorcycle....

 

[Neez]

To me, a Spyder doesn't NEED to be a motorcycle. It comprises it's own category, and it stands out in the crowd.

 

[Director]

Motorcycles & Cars & Roadsters

To me, a Spyder doesn't NEED to be a motorcycle. It comprises it's own category, and it stands out in the crowd.

:agree: and so does BRP. They have taken pains from the beginning to say the Spyder Roadster is not a motorcycle. As one of the brochures I picked up early on states, "It resides beyond the conventions of motorcycles and automobiles. Comgining the best of two and four-wheeled rides, laced with the thrill of off-road powersports." It is registered as a motorcycle in most jurisdictions because the authorities and insurance companies can't figure out where else to put it. Scotty is right though; it is as much a motorcycle as any sidecar rig. Overall, the Spyder is much more akin to a motorcycle than to any automobile.

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[truck 85]

as close as you can come to a cycle with out having to put your feet down at the stop sign.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Sarge707]

"It looks like an alright ride, BUT its Not a Harley!!":hun:
This is what some guy told me at a shopping center when he came over to chat?? He must have said it twice during the short conversation ands lets just say he drove off in his car and I DIDN,T get put in JAIL!! :gaah:LOL

 

[Lamonster]

"It looks like an alright ride, BUT its Not a Harley!!":hun:
This is what some guy told me at a shopping center when he came over to chat?? He must have said it twice during the short conversation ands lets just say he drove off in his car and I DIDN,T get put in JAIL!! :gaah:LOL

I was on my RS the other day and this guy with half his teeth missing said "that's so ugly it's cute". Then he said "If I had one I would kill myself". I thought (one could only hope). Is that wrong?

 

[MarkLawson]

"It looks like an alright ride, BUT its Not a Harley!!":hun:
This is what some guy told me at a shopping center when he came over to chat?? He must have said it twice during the short conversation ands lets just say he drove off in his car and I DIDN,T get put in JAIL!! :gaah:LOL

Sounds to me like he paid the Spyder a complement. Twice!

 

[retread]

I was on my RS the other day and this guy with half his teeth missing said "that's so ugly it's cute". Then he said "If I had one I would kill myself". I thought (one could only hope). Is that wrong?

Maybe he had the same conversation with someone with less self control.:shocked:

john

 

[SpyderWolf]

I was on my RS the other day and this guy with half his teeth missing said "that's so ugly it's cute". Then he said "If I had one I would kill myself". I thought (one could only hope). Is that wrong?

Not wrong at all in my opinion! :roflblack:

 

[TicketBait]

as close as you can come to a cycle with out having to put your feet down at the stop sign.:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

what's a stop sign,:dontknow: we just have california rolls out here :trike:

btw, I think this is a perfect time to figure out what to call a RT spyder, I mean we can reinvent a term here. It' is in it's infancy. it's not a trike/bike, it's a "Y"

BRP says a Roadster, some states say a motorcycle..... In CA,. I do not need a motorcycle license, I was told because it has a foot brake rather than a hand brake is the difference in license requirements.

 

[glynnk]

The January/February 2010 issue of Road Runner magazine has a two-page article on the RT. Overall quite complimentary, althought they did say "...this is not a motorcycle." If it "steers like a car," where's the steering wheel? They did say they were impressed, however, and the article was upbeat, overall.

Current edition of Rider magazine also has an article about the RT-S. I've yet to get a copy though. Has anybody seen that article?

Glynnk

 

[Questions]

so is it......

"not a trike/bike, it's a "Y" "

Should we then call it a "Y-ke"?

BLKJK

 

[boborgera]

Current edition of Rider magazine also has an article about the RT-S. I've yet to get a copy though. Has anybody seen that article?

Glynnk

I get that magazine i read it but read between the lines
Especially the part about the steering. There not Consumers
Union they get test bikes for free to test. Have to be careful
as to how they really feel, Might not get another free bike to test.

Give me a free Pinto and ill tell you to buy two.

 

[NancysToy]

"not a trike/bike, it's a "Y" "

Should we then call it a "Y-ke"?

BLKJK

:clap: I like it! :clap:

 

[2Gunns]

I've heard "it's not a Harley"...well duh!

I was pulled by the police the other day just so they could check it out, "is this thing even street legal", after my heart rate slowed, that was pretty cool.

The one I like best so far... "That's not a motorcycle, you can't even see the motor"

Who cares if it's a motorcycle (North Carolina considers it a motorcycle) or Magic Carpet. I consider my Spyder a SAV (Super Awesome Vehicle):2thumbs:

 

[NancysToy]

The one I like best so far... "That's not a motorcycle, you can't even see the motor"

Guess they haven't seen too many crotch rockets, either!