But does anyone really want an entry level Spyder?
BRP is looking at this very hard. They know the greatest barrier to entry is price for the younger generation.
But does anyone really want an entry level Spyder?
:agree: The 30th anniversary badge on the back of my 2005 Goldwing did nothing to enhance its market value.The 10th Anniversary editions will be cherished by those who took the plunge--but guessing it will not carry forward to subsequent owners.
But does anyone really want an entry level Spyder? I guess it depends on your definition of entry level?
I mean, based on my personal opinion BRP couldn't power it with anything smaller then the 998 that was in the RS. So there is no savings in engine. You would at least need a 5 speed manual which they could again use from the old RS but I'm sure it hasn't gotten any cheaper to manufacture. So, no $ savings in the engine or transmission. That means you need to find savings in the chassis, plastic, electronics, etc. I'm sure there is savings available in those things but how much really? The last year the RS was produced it was selling for $15K and apparently no one was buying. If you want to compete with other brands you'd have to have an entry level Spyder in the $10K range. I'm not sure BRP is willing/able to do that. I suppose this is a great topic for another thread...."what is an entry level Spyder?"
Looks like it will be some new colours with the old style of front fenders. Woopie(sarcasm)........:banghead:
Bob, I missed the reason you are without a Spyder now. Getting another?
Bob, I missed the reason you are without a Spyder now. Getting another?
Bob, I missed the reason you are without a Spyder now. Getting another?