New entry level Spyder

[ARtraveler]

Between the years 1990 and 2001 I did not have a motorcycle of any kind. My re-entry into M/C's was the Yamaha 650 twin. I duded it up like the Silverado version that appeared the NEXT year.

Having previously driven semi big iron (1000 CC) the 650 seemed more like a "toy" bike to me. Not very good at all for a passenger.

When I brought it to AK, and then driving all the hills and mountain passes, I felt the machine to be way underpowered. It had to be shifted to second gear to comfortably make it up some of the hills.

I promptly traded it off on a Kawasaki 1000 Voyager (the last of that particular breed)--with the 4 cylinder engine. Then the M/C party started over again.

Bottom line, I am thinking that if BRP comes out with a small one (650 cc or so) that I will pass. Even Linda is comfortable driving the 998 and the 1330 these days.

It will be opening the market for many who have not yet experienced :ani29:'s and have been put off by the high asking prices of current stuff. IMO--its all about the learning curve. Having had bigger engines--I don't want smaller. I don't like "underpowered."

 

[blacklightning]

Not sure what they will look like, but it will be interesting to see. My thoughts are that most spyders that are introduced in September, will be offered for about 20% off in about 8-10 months. That means that you could possibly get your 2019 introductory spyder for around $8k, new come August of 2019. Now that I would possibly consider.
Everyone was all hyped about the 2014 RT when they came out. I waited until September of 2014 and saved $5500 off sticker price. Waiting is not a problem for me.

 

[Bob Denman]

Why thank you bob :clap:

:thumbup:

 

[PMK]

Not sure what they will look like, but it will be interesting to see. My thoughts are that most spyders that are introduced in September, will be offered for about 20% off in about 8-10 months. That means that you could possibly get your 2019 introductory spyder for around $8k, new come August of 2019. Now that I would possibly consider.
Everyone was all hyped about the 2014 RT when they came out. I waited until September of 2014 and saved $5500 off sticker price. Waiting is not a problem for me.

Not sure on what the Econobox version will be, offer or look like, however, I found it ironic the amount you saved by waiting.

For us, being in Florida we got an early 2014. This was at a time when this site was stating wait or ne er by tne first year release. We did, got it in January, and saved essentially about tne same as you did.

These new Econobox Spyders, again unknown and unproven, it will be interesting to read the responses once they release the details.

If Honda somehow releases the Neo Wing, Can Am may be sitting on some inventory.

 

[delkhouri]

If Honda somehow releases the Neo Wing, Can Am may be sitting on some inventory.

That will depend on the Neo Wing Pricing. The Niken is starting out at $16k, will it eat at F3 sales.... we will see. If the Neowing is priced in the mid teens then it might also be competing with the F3 and not the new low price yet to be announced Can Am Spyder