MRH
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My friend just purchased a Slingshot and we did a great ride through the canyons on Sunday. I thought that I would share some of my personal observations.
Spyders ride well with Slingshots and with (two wheeled) motorcycles. The size just fits in the middle, and it all looks “right” either way. That said, the size and character differences between a motorcycle and a Slingshot make it unlikely that you’ll see the two riding together very often. I just don’t see them being accepted in a riding group (as Spyders generally are, at least in my area). Slingshots are very large, and there is much more size difference between a Spyder or trike and a Slingshot than there is between a motorcycle and a slingshot.
It seems as though the Slighshot can take the corners faster than we can (or, at least, than I can). On the other hand, they are the size of a car and can’t pass as easily (especially when you may be borrowing an oncoming lane when you can see far enough ahead). Performance wise, they are probably best matched with an F3 or an RS, rather than my RT.
To compare riding styles, for what it is worth, my friend rides both a Goldwing and V-Strom. He rides the Slingshot much more in the style of his V-Strom. There is a lot of power in the Slingshot - it feels like a race car in many ways when you watch it. They also slowed down less for dirt on the road than I felt necessary.
If they don’t put the helmet behind the seat, I can easily see enough storage for a long weekend.
Nobody will notice your Spyder. I’ve tired of those conversations by now, so it was nice to see the attention go elsewhere.
The Slingshot can take a passenger without any noticeable difference in the performance. I certainly feel I have to ride more conservatively with somebody on the back.
The view from behind is ugly - a lot of black and the wheel. Every other angle is great.
The cool factor feels very high, but I can’t see it being as fun to be in a car (no matter how open) than on a Spyder.
Overall, although there are differences, I’m completely comfortable riding with Slingshots on my Spyder and the differences aren’t that much more than riding with different types of motorcycles. Think of it as the ultimate car to ride with, rather than as any kind of a motorcycle.
Spyders ride well with Slingshots and with (two wheeled) motorcycles. The size just fits in the middle, and it all looks “right” either way. That said, the size and character differences between a motorcycle and a Slingshot make it unlikely that you’ll see the two riding together very often. I just don’t see them being accepted in a riding group (as Spyders generally are, at least in my area). Slingshots are very large, and there is much more size difference between a Spyder or trike and a Slingshot than there is between a motorcycle and a slingshot.
It seems as though the Slighshot can take the corners faster than we can (or, at least, than I can). On the other hand, they are the size of a car and can’t pass as easily (especially when you may be borrowing an oncoming lane when you can see far enough ahead). Performance wise, they are probably best matched with an F3 or an RS, rather than my RT.
To compare riding styles, for what it is worth, my friend rides both a Goldwing and V-Strom. He rides the Slingshot much more in the style of his V-Strom. There is a lot of power in the Slingshot - it feels like a race car in many ways when you watch it. They also slowed down less for dirt on the road than I felt necessary.
If they don’t put the helmet behind the seat, I can easily see enough storage for a long weekend.
Nobody will notice your Spyder. I’ve tired of those conversations by now, so it was nice to see the attention go elsewhere.
The Slingshot can take a passenger without any noticeable difference in the performance. I certainly feel I have to ride more conservatively with somebody on the back.
The view from behind is ugly - a lot of black and the wheel. Every other angle is great.
The cool factor feels very high, but I can’t see it being as fun to be in a car (no matter how open) than on a Spyder.
Overall, although there are differences, I’m completely comfortable riding with Slingshots on my Spyder and the differences aren’t that much more than riding with different types of motorcycles. Think of it as the ultimate car to ride with, rather than as any kind of a motorcycle.
