998cc My current ride is a 2011 RT - is the 1330 that much better?

[Tatonka]

Probably talking about a pedal box…. LaMonster has them for 998 now, and Martinthevolger
has them as well

 

[Deanna777]

I had a 2012 RTS-SE5 then upgraded to a ( my current spyder) which is a 2014 RTS-SE6 which as the "1330" engine.


What sold me on the 2014 RTS-SE6 was the low maintenance, the "1330" engine, 6 speed, you can go father on a tank of gas, more torque, lower RPM's you can cruise around town at a lower RPM, more power to tow even with passenger, they pushed the fans away from the drivers feet, comfortable seat.

I would go with a 2014 Spyder and up.

Deanna

 

[Tonylmiller]

I have ridden both. I was not really impressed with the larger engine. Maybe it is a little better, but I would definitely not pay a few thousand dollars for the "upgrade".

 

[Deanna777]

I like the "1330 Ace Engine" better than the 998 engine. The "1330 Ace engine" is much quieter, and smoother, and it has more power, than the 998 engines. I had both kinds of engines. My current spyder has the 1330 Ace Engine and it is a 2014RTS-SE6.

Deanna

 

[ARtraveler]

I'm in your general vicinity, so I know what you mean about not having many resources around. Central Coast Yamaha in Santa Maria is a Spyder dealer. They are so-so at best for purchase and NEVER go there for servicing. The sales manager, Jethro, will let you take a short test ride if they have a used one in stock, which is seldom. Ventura Motorsports is no longer a Spyder dealer, however they usually have a used one on the lot. In the past, they've been pretty good about letting you take short test rides on their used inventory.

While I completely respect Peter's opinion and he qualified it, I disagree completely. To me the 1330 ACE engine is miles better than the old Aprilia retread engine. But, hey, that's what makes the world go round. :cheers:

I started on a 2008 GS and while I found it to be good and interesting, it wasn't quite "there". When they came out with the 1330 in 2014 all it took was one test ride. (A pre-production model at the EICMA show) and I was sold. It felt like what Can Am was trying to do all along.

However, as others have stated it depends on what you want out of your riding experience and what you can afford.

I also started with a 2008 GS manual tranny. We had an 09 also with the semi auto tranny. As soon as the RT came out I jumped on that, but had to wait until 2014 for the 1330. Four 998's and three 1330's. I am a fan of the 1330's.

 

[TerryTheSpyderRyder]

As a former 998 rider (RS) and current F3S rider, a resoundingly yes! in just about everything. Better fuel mileage, better performance, better comfort, better handling. Whereas I tolerated the quirks on the RS, I love the F3S!

 

[sledge]

No the performance is not better with the 1330. What you get with the 1330 is lower RPM, better gas milage and longer between oil changes. Now if you talk between 2011 RT and now 2022 RT there are many other things that have improved a lot; but engine performance is about the same, i.e., top end speed and how fast you get there. Just my opinion.

it that a paint job or a wrap ??? I sure think it is Beautiful. Congrats.

 

[CopperSpyder]

it that a paint job or a wrap ??? I sure think it is Beautiful. Congrats.

Wrap, Thank You!

 

[Snoking1127]

Personally I like my 2018 digital dash a lot better than the 2017- Spyders. I think about getting a new one, however I am quite happy with the 2018. So I put new wheels and tires on it, and kept the 2018 chrome wheels and Federal Formoza tires just incase I do decide to get a next generation Spyder.