RT is keeping me awake

[Lamonster]

Well I can't stop thinking about the RT. nojoke
As you know it's taking me a long time to get my Spyder where I like it. Mine is built for the long haul Lamonster style now and there's not a whole lot I can do to it to make it any better. I have been all over this country on my Spyder and have done so solo. I have no need for a rear seat because I have no one to share the road with.

I see the RT as a tool to get my wife to ride with me again. Her big thing is safety and comfort. The RT looks to be the King of this. The Spyder is by far the safest open air vehicle on the road and the RT looks to have all the comfort of a Goldwing and then some. Heated grips for the passenger, how cool is that? :doorag:

My Spyder will be for me but I can see a RT being for us. Those of you that share the open air with your S.O. really have something very special and I hope someday I will have that too. nojoke

 

[The_Spyderwoman]

Morning!

My husband is REALLY thinking on this one....Goldwing vs RT......can't wait to see it in person. His only concern is the engine size.

 

[hammer663]

Hopefully she will ride with you.

Lamont, I understand your wifes feelings. I was a anti-biker, scared to death of motorcycles but you are completely right about the spyder. It was the safety that drew me to it (that and the fact that it looks like a snowmobile on wheels)LOL.I do feel blessed that Billy and I love to ride together. We cant wait to see the RT also. If you here of anywhere in New England that will be showing it can you let us know?
thanks
Bill and Lisa
PS. Just found out that we can not make the smokies rally due to work>:gaah:So maybe we will catch you at another spyder event.

 

[BumbleBee]

Same here. I really like the looks of the RT. Safety was a big thing for me also, is why I went with a spyder in the first place.
Rear seat is good for me. I pick-up our son from school, so that works out fine for me.

Only problem would be the color for me, it would have to be yellow. I love the blue color. Blue or silver would look kind of funny for a BumbleBee :roflblack:

I already send in for my quote.
I can see a RT in my garage.:thumbup:

 

[Mo Lee]

The way I see it, my opinion only, is it will need a larger more powerful engine something with more than 2 cylinders that will last thousands of miles, maybe even pass the nickel test (Lamonster will know what I mean), in order to really capture the touring market. I my case the main reason for buying the Spyder was the Hot Rod in it, and I suspect the same goes true for a lot of you.

 

[Lamonster]

The way I see it, my opinion only, is it will need a larger more powerful engine something with more than 2 cylinders that will last thousands of miles, maybe even pass the nickel test (Lamonster will know what I mean), in order to really capture the touring market. I my case the main reason for buying the Spyder was the Hot Rod in it, and I suspect the same goes true for a lot of you.

I had 55,000 miles on my Valk in 5 years before I blew the motor with my flame throwers. pps: I had 20,000 miles on my M109R before I spun a rod bearing and blew that motor. :gaah:
I have 40,000+ miles on this Spyder in 19 months of riding and it seems to be holding up just fine. I have not been kind to this Spyder and it still runs like a teenager. :doorag:

I would love a bigger motor too in the RT but I'm guessing that BRP has done the math and this motor works. Heck they think it has enough power to offer a towing package with a rated 400lb capacity.
Right now I can't say that the Spyder is under powered.

The 2010 Can-Am Spyder RT will still source a variation of the Rotax V-Twin found in Aprilia sportbikes, a liquid-cooled, 998cc V-Twin with multi-port, electronically fuel-injected 57mm throttle bodies. The Spyder RT’s Rotax 991 engine has been retuned to handle the demands of the additional weight of the touring package and a passenger, with three lb-ft more torque coming on at 750 rpm lower in the powerband. To go along with more grunt down low, its gasses will be squeezed at a higher compression ratio of 12.2:1 compared to last year’s 10.8:1. But peak horsepower has been trimmed down, with its top numbers ringing in at six ponies less and coming on 1000 rpm earlier in the rev range. (Claimed 2009 Max Output 106 hp @ 8500rpm - 2010 Max Output 100 hp @ 7500rpm)

 

[BLACK WIDOW]

Engine options

Morning!

My husband is REALLY thinking on this one....Goldwing vs RT......can't wait to see it in person. His only concern is the engine size.

I really think that there will be engine options down the road, I would guess the 2012 model will have a different engine. Personally I would be reluctant to buy one now because of that. Not saying that the current engine won't do what most people want, but would be nice with a Goldwing type power plant.nojoke

Michael:doorag:

 

[Lamonster]

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/731/4464/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-First-Look.aspx

 

[dave01]

That Black RT with the trailer option is killing me. I could really enjoy some coast to coast riding on it.
The new dash looks great, along with the suspension and sound system.

 

[Lamonster]

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/731/4464/Motorcycle-Article/2010-Can-Am-Spyder-RT-First-Look.aspx

Engine - BRP-Rotax
Type – 991 V-Twin DOHC w/ 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement - 998cc - (60.90 cu. in.)
Bore/Stroke - 97 mm X 68mm (3.82 X 2.68 in.)
Max output - 100 hp @ 7500 RPM
Max torque - 80 lb-ft. @ 5500 RPM
Compression ratio - 12.2:1
Ignition type - Electronic ignition
Exhaust system - 2-into-1 with catalytic converter
Cooling - Liquid-cooled
Injection - Multi-point EFI w/ 57mm throttle bodies
Gear box - 5-Speed manual (SM5) with remote electronic reverse interlock or
5-Speed semi-automatic (SE5) with remote electronic reverse interlock
Final Drive - 28/79 ratio final drive with Kevlar-reinforced drive belt
Clutch - Wet, multi-plate, manual operation through a hydraulic piston
Electric Equipment - Magneto - 650 Watts
Starter - Electric
Front suspension - Double A-Arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel - 5.94 in. (151 mm) gas shocks with 5-position cam adjustment
Rear suspension - Swing-arm with monoshock
Rear suspension travel - 5.71 in. (145 mm) with pneumatic adjustable preload
Chassis - SST Spyder (Surrounding Spar Technology)
Front tire - KR21 165/65R14
Rear tire - KR21 225/50R15
Wheel size, front - Aluminum 14x5 (355x127)
Wheel size, rear - Aluminum 15x7 (381x178)
Brake Type - Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front braking system - 4 piston calipers, 31.75 mm diameter, 250mm x 6mm disc
Rear braking system - Single-piston sliding pins caliper 38.1mm diameter, 250 mm x 6 mm disc
ABS - Anti-lock Braking System
Parking brake - Electro-mechanical park brake system with actuator on the rear caliper
Dry weight - 929 lb. (421 kg)
Front max load capacity - 30 lb. (15.9 kg)
Total vehicle load allowed - 525 lb. - (240 kg)
Trailer towing capacity - 400 lb. (181.4 kg)
Fuel capacity - 6.6 US gal. (25 l)
Oil capacity - 0.9 US gal. (3.5 l)
GVWR - 1,188 lb. (540 kg)
Ground clearance - 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Vehicle overall height - 45.1 in. (1,145 mm)
Vehicle overall length - 105 in. (2,667 mm)
Vehicle overall width - 62.3 in. (1,582 mm)
Seat (top) height - 29.5 in. (750 mm)
Wheelbase - 69.8 in. (1,773 mm)
Wheel track, front - 54.5 in. (1,384 mm)
Storage Capacity
Total - 40.95 US gal. (155 l)
Front - 15.32 US gal. (58 l)
Glove box - 0.53 US gal. (2 l)
Left cargo - 6.87 US gal. (26 l)
Right cargo - 6.87 US gal. (26 l)
Rear cargo - 11.36 US gal. (43 l)
Instrumentation
Dual analog and color dot-matrix display w/speedometer, tachometer, engine temperature, fuel gauge, gear position, odometer, trip meter, hour meter, ambient temperature
Convenience
High windshield with electric height adjustment, driver wind deflectors, electronic cruise control, electronic parking brake, heated driver handlebar grips, RT premium saddle with passenger backrest and driver lumbar rest, passenger peg, passenger armrests, Roadster Electronic Command Centre (RECC) with LED accent lighting, auxiliary 12V power socket in rear top cargo, trailer lock (barrel)
Two-year warranty

 

[Bersquack]

I need to win the powerball.

 

[Roaddog2]

I need to win the powerball.

+1 I'm realey diggin the trailer :ani29:

 

[Frig]

Ryding with my wife was the whole reason for buying the spyder. She hated the lean of motorcycles. She sat on mine for a total of 5 seconds in the garage. When I saw the spyder, I knew she could handle it. NJ Ernie was so nice as to let me test ride his and then took my wife for a spin. She didn't have the stupid grin I had but she was ok with it. I bought my spyder and her ryding gear a week later. But I understand that if someone doesn't like, you can't make them want to ryde. Good luck. Hopefully she'll come around.

 

[bjt]

... I see the RT as a tool to get my wife to ride with me again. Her big thing is safety and comfort. The RT looks to be the King of this. The Spyder is by far the safest open air vehicle on the road and the RT looks to have all the comfort of a Goldwing and then some. Heated grips for the passenger, how cool is that? :doorag:

My Spyder will be for me but I can see a RT being for us. Those of you that share the open air with your S.O. really have something very special and I hope someday I will have that too. nojoke

Maybe the RT will be the one bro. ray:

 

[ptoemmes]

Obvious the passenger - now footboards - are adjustable.

Hard to tell what has been done to the driver foot placement. In the video it looks more relaxed, but not clear to me.

Any closeups of the driver foot "rests", brake pedal and SE5 shifter (re)locations?

Pete

 

[BumbleBee]

I always seen that stupid grin on my husband's face (always puzzled me). When I sat with him as a passenger, there was no thrill for me. Did not like the leaning. Matter of fact, I hated it.


Never pictured myself as a biker chic (I am too girly),or ryding bikes, now look at me :yes:


Now on my spyder, I wear that stupid grin, and loving every bit of it.

 

[tjfischer]

There is alot of talk about the engine size, and worry about the power. All the while it is still being compared to a current model Goldwing.

I look at it this way, those of you old enough to remember, may relate. When Honda first rolled out the Goldwing, it was only a 1000cc motorcyle. But it very quickly became the luxury ride for the touring folks. Back then it did not have as many bells and whistles as now. Heck I remember helping my father put Air shocks on his to improve the comfort of the ride, (also so he could touch the ground :roflblack.

Honda has taken 30+ year to get the Goldwing where it is. BRP has release the first Vehicle that can really compete with the Goldwing in Just 3 years.

Is the engine undersized? Maybe. but not for the first release of a Ultra Touring machine. I'm sure it will be about 3 - 4 days before we start hearing some solid reviews, from some solid people that know the Spyder.

 

[tatt2r]

I think your right Lamont if my girl didn't have her own and we are planning some long trips in the future I could see me getting one but if it's just me on it solo I'll keep why I have Because for what it is it has goldwing beat 10 to 1

 

[DynamoBT]

With motorcycles I'm a naked standard fan. So the RT version of the Spyder is WAY more than I would ever need. No question though that it is going to be serious competition for other touring setups out there. Does anything else have a factory trailer option? I don't think so off hand.

So even though the RT doesn't do it for me, I think BRP hit a homerun with it. Wait until people who never thought the Spyder would interest them ride it. I think they are going to be swept off their feet.

Yup, BRP has been paying attention to what long haul riders have done with ther original Spyders. You have to admire a company that observes its customers and then makes marketing decisions so decisively. I've always thought BRP was on the cutting edge. The Spyder is absolutely innovative. Now they have taken it to the next step. The RT is a winner. For all our sakes I hope the RT is a big success. Dealerships need business to stay in business for those of us who rely on them.

Good Luck BRP with the RT!!!:clap::clap::clap:

 

[Lamonster]

With motorcycles I'm a naked standard fan. So the RT version of the Spyder is WAY more than I would ever need. No question though that it is going to be serious competition for other touring setups out there. Does anything else have a factory trailer option? I don't think so off hand.

So even though the RT doesn't do it for me, I think BRP hit a homerun with it. Wait until people who never thought the Spyder would interest them ride it. I think they are going to be swept off their feet.

Yup, BRP has been paying attention to what long haul riders have done with ther original Spyders. You have to admire a company that observes its customers and then makes marketing decisions so decisively. I've always thought BRP was on the cutting edge. The Spyder is absolutely innovative. Now they have taken it to the next step. The RT is a winner. For all our sakes I hope the RT is a big success. Dealerships need business to stay in business for those of us who rely on them.

Good Luck BRP with the RT!!!:clap::clap::clap:

You make a good point about the RT being a success. It's good for all Spyder owners if the RT is a hit. This will prompt them to maybe take a harder look at a real sport version that maybe has a little less vss and a little more HP. :doorag: More Spyder choices is a good thing. :2thumbs: