Chazzman
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I had the opportunity to get 100 miles on my new RT today. It was windy, cloudy and no sunshine... First of all there is nothing to compare to, the Roadster is so unique and no other manufacture has competition... I have kept two bikes in the stable for years, the last two being a Goldwing 1800 and a 2011 650 V-Strom.
PROS: I was amazed at the electronic power steering, the only thing that connected me to a 2 wheel comparison was from the waist up, I was very relaxed, no tension, light hands and the Roadster obeyed my command very nicely. The maneuverability was impressive, along with the suspension set up (as far as stock suspensions go)
Electric windshield, nice, very nice.
Overall a 10+ in the comfort category, seating position, even the seat was good for a stock seat. Heated grips, Wow they are better than anything that I have had on a BMW.
Stereo, very pleasing quality sound IMHO.
Automatic Transmission, Flawlessly operational bliss... and reverse, yahoo hang on!
So Unique and in a class of it's on... a definite piece of art with expression... desirable to most everyone on the planet.
CONS: Fuel gauge bouncing around and inaccurate
Lacking in power for a 100 hp, 80 ft pounds of torque machine but it is pushing a lot of weight and a lot of contact patch on the ground.
Be prepared to talk to a lot of people at every stop, the general population are in awe with the Roadster.
RT LIMITED: I am pleased now that my wife talked me into going with the limited, The luggage is really nice and can be used as carry on for flights. Haven't used the GPS but glad it's there. The chrome wheels a definite plus on looks and keeping clean. The chrome accents why not... The seat they could have improved on the firmness of the foam, they should have did more than just stitching on the Limited.
Well I know it's just 100 miles but I already feel comfortable and in control, I do believe this will be a long term relationship.
It's just so far from a motorcycle, I see why they call it a Roadster, very well taken point.
The reason I purchased was to get off two wheels, what could be better than the Spyder Roadster!
At 100 miles very pleased!
PROS: I was amazed at the electronic power steering, the only thing that connected me to a 2 wheel comparison was from the waist up, I was very relaxed, no tension, light hands and the Roadster obeyed my command very nicely. The maneuverability was impressive, along with the suspension set up (as far as stock suspensions go)
Electric windshield, nice, very nice.
Overall a 10+ in the comfort category, seating position, even the seat was good for a stock seat. Heated grips, Wow they are better than anything that I have had on a BMW.
Stereo, very pleasing quality sound IMHO.
Automatic Transmission, Flawlessly operational bliss... and reverse, yahoo hang on!
So Unique and in a class of it's on... a definite piece of art with expression... desirable to most everyone on the planet.
CONS: Fuel gauge bouncing around and inaccurate
Lacking in power for a 100 hp, 80 ft pounds of torque machine but it is pushing a lot of weight and a lot of contact patch on the ground.
Be prepared to talk to a lot of people at every stop, the general population are in awe with the Roadster.
RT LIMITED: I am pleased now that my wife talked me into going with the limited, The luggage is really nice and can be used as carry on for flights. Haven't used the GPS but glad it's there. The chrome wheels a definite plus on looks and keeping clean. The chrome accents why not... The seat they could have improved on the firmness of the foam, they should have did more than just stitching on the Limited.
Well I know it's just 100 miles but I already feel comfortable and in control, I do believe this will be a long term relationship.
It's just so far from a motorcycle, I see why they call it a Roadster, very well taken point.
The reason I purchased was to get off two wheels, what could be better than the Spyder Roadster!
At 100 miles very pleased!
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