New entry level Spyder

[SteveP]

Wondered if anyone had any thoughts on what a new Spyder for around $10,000 will do to affect the selling price of older machines around that price ?

 

[JKMSPYDER]

Entry Level Spyder

This is just a guess on my part, but for $10,000 or less the new Spyder will probably have an engine that is no more than 500 or 600cc. It will probably have the safety features we are all used to like ABS, stability control, and traction control. Probably cruise control will not be standard but possibly an option. So if I were looking for a used Spyder in the $10K range or the new Spyder, the engine size would be my primary consideration.

 

[wilpir]

Any pics /info? opcorn:

 

[Pirate looks at --]

They will be released sometime between September 11 and the 14th.

 

[ARtraveler]

Wondered if anyone had any thoughts on what a new Spyder for around $10,000 will do to affect the selling price of older machines around that price ?

For the $10K price...it should not have an effect on the used out there in the same price range. As mentioned...for starters...the used will have a bigger engine.

 

[bmccaffrey]

I personally would not pay 10000.00 for a 500-600 cc spyder

 

[Sarge707]

I personally would not pay 10000.00 for a 500-600 cc spyder

It could be the 900 ACE that is in the Sea-doo Spark and GTI jet skies that produces 90 HP but could be more depending on the tune?
The 1330 and 900 ACE are very fuel efficient!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

ENGINE SIZE VS.COST

This is just a guess on my part, but for $10,000 or less the new Spyder will probably have an engine that is no more than 500 or 600cc. It will probably have the safety features we are all used to like ABS, stability control, and traction control. Probably cruise control will not be standard but possibly an option. So if I were looking for a used Spyder in the $10K range or the new Spyder, the engine size would be my primary consideration.

So you think a 5 or 600 cc engine will be 60% less expensive to make than the 1330cc engine.......? ? ?..............Mike :thumbup:

 

[Chupaca]

Interesting....

So what would you give up on your RT or F3 to bring it down to $10,000 ...?? :dontknow: The F3 is already pretty skimpy as it is...

 

[ARtraveler]

So what would you give up on your RT or F3 to bring it down to $10,000 ...?? :dontknow: The F3 is already pretty skimpy as it is...

Nada. Going to watch with much interest. Don't think this will be a twanger plucker for me. opcorn:opcorn:

 

[Bob Denman]

Back to the original question:
If a person is looking to purchase a bike based upon price: it'll have a pretty big effect on the bikes that they look at.
If they are informed about the features, and know what they want: it won't have a significant impact...

I'd take a look at one! Smaller bikes can be a BLAST to ride!! :thumbup:

 

[Culpjp]

Personally I would be fine with a smaller motor. As long as it gets me down the road at the legal speed limit I'm fine. A bigger motor doesn't make the ride, and wind in my face any different. As I tell my Harley friends "I don't need a bigger motor to compensate for what I lack in other places". Lol

 

[wilpir]

. As I tell my Harley friends "I don't need a bigger motor to over compensate for what I lack in other places". Lol[/QUOTE] :thumbup: :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: SO TRUE!!!

 

[SteveP]

Good point

Back to the original question:
If a person is looking to purchase a bike based upon price: it'll have a pretty big effect on the bikes that they look at.
If they are informed about the features, and know what they want: it won't have a significant impact...

I'd take a look at one! Smaller bikes can be a BLAST to ride!! :thumbup:

Im just thinking next spring trading my GS in and moving to 3 cylinders I may see a little less demand from people looking for a first Spyder ... see what happens I guess :dontknow:

 

[Rondaa]

Entry level spyder

I hope that they will not put all the electronics to control the trike so the rider can control it themselves.

 

[Bob Denman]

Im just thinking next spring trading my GS in and moving to 3 cylinders I may see a little less demand from people looking for a first Spyder ... see what happens I guess :dontknow:

But yours will be a CLASSIC! :bowdown:

Good luck! :thumbup:

 

[delkhouri]

The question for me as a non-spyder owner hoping to take the class soon and save up for a Spyder for next season is what this new "budget" machine will offer. The $10k price point for me will include this new machine or spyders (mostly rs or rss) in the 09-12 range. Anything with a 1330 motor tends to start at $3-4k more than the $10k mark. I know that with patience and diligence I might be able to find one a bit cheaper but so far I have not seen any.

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

That would be a bike i would look at for the wife if she wanted one a little smaller

 

[Bob Denman]

… I would look at for the wife if she wanted one a little smaller

:shocked: I ain't sayin' nuthin'... :shocked:

 

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

:shocked: I ain't sayin' nuthin'... :shocked:

Why thank you bob :clap: