RYKER MPG

[KID Ryker]

Sounds like the Ryker will be getting about the same as the 990 Spyders. I know that some of you fuel mileage doesn't matter but to others like me it does matter. I understand that it depends on so many different things however we are able to get an idea of what it's getting. As gvcntx is thinking around 30 and BajaRon doesn't seem to think it's real good tells me a lot especially with BajaRon said as he is riding his in eco mode. I have been having a hard time deciding to purchase a Ryker or F3. I can not get my mode rapped around only getting 30. Yes it's a mind set and I'm not getting over it. If anyone wants to tell me what they think I'm very open to suggestions between the F3 and Ryker

If gas mileage matters F3 is the highest. On the Ryker out of 6 fill ups: 29.6-28.3-28.3-30.2-29.2-29.2 as you can see I not just guessing. I think it's the high RPMs.

 

[BajaRon]

The Ryker is new and everyone who owns one is just getting them broken in. The Ryker is pretty light with just a 900 cc motor. Theoretically it should get better mileage. But it's just too early to tell. The Ryker is so much fun it's hard to stay off of the throttle. Plus it really needs to get speed changes to break it in right. None of which lends itself to good mileage.

Once things settle down and someone takes a good highway trip we will get better numbers.

 

[Grandpaspeed]

Thank you two Ryker owners for your feed back and I do understand what each of you are saying. I'm sure the Ryker is absolutely fun which is something I would enjoy and I'm sure the F3T would also be fun just not as hot rod fun as the Ryker. Unfortunately for me I can only afford one of them and I need it to accomplish the fun factor along with trips as I live in the country and I will travel occasionally. Our local dealer has a Ryker 900 and a F3T I'm going to be test riding back to back tomorrow. Which should help me make my decision. The cost difference between the Ryker Rally and F3T would give me a lot of gas money if I got the Ryker Rally and we do have a lot of dirt roads in Idaho.

 

[tibadoe]

If gas mileage matters F3 is the highest. On the Ryker out of 6 fill ups: 29.6-28.3-28.3-30.2-29.2-29.2 as you can see I not just guessing. I think it's the high RPMs.

Thanks for relaying your MPG info. Also agree the high RPM's will keep it in the ballpark compared to a F3.

 

[Mikey]

The Ryker is new and everyone who owns one is just getting them broken in. The Ryker is pretty light with just a 900 cc motor. Theoretically it should get better mileage. But it's just too early to tell. The Ryker is so much fun it's hard to stay off of the throttle. Plus it really needs to get speed changes to break it in right. None of which lends itself to good mileage.

Once things settle down and someone takes a good highway trip we will get better numbers.

So, what your telling us Ron, is you haven't been able to stay out of it to tell us the answer to the question!!:clap: Rock on big guy!!!!

 

[Tslepebull]

Has anyone been successful in contacting BRP to ask the engineers what the design predictions of mileage would be? I tried to contact them though the questions feature on the BRP web site and keep getting an error message. I know that BMW provided those specifications for all of my motorcycles; included in marketing specifications.

 

[Sarge707]

Thank you two Ryker owners for your feed back and I do understand what each of you are saying. I'm sure the Ryker is absolutely fun which is something I would enjoy and I'm sure the F3T would also be fun just not as hot rod fun as the Ryker. Unfortunately for me I can only afford one of them and I need it to accomplish the fun factor along with trips as I live in the country and I will travel occasionally. Our local dealer has a Ryker 900 and a F3T I'm going to be test riding back to back tomorrow. Which should help me make my decision. The cost difference between the Ryker Rally and F3T would give me a lot of gas money if I got the Ryker Rally and we do have a lot of dirt roads in Idaho.

We would Love to hear your back to back demo reviews of the F3 and Ryker!!!

 

[Tslepebull]

If gas mileage matters F3 is the highest. On the Ryker out of 6 fill ups: 29.6-28.3-28.3-30.2-29.2-29.2 as you can see I not just guessing. I think it's the high RPMs.

Some of the marketing videos have mentioned a MPG display as one of the mode options for the speedo. I could never tell if it was instantaneous or elapsed mileage with reset. Have you experimented with that yet?

 

[KID Ryker]

I think it's real time.

 

[Tslepebull]

I think it's real time.

Cool, thanks.

 

[KID Ryker]

That is a BMW. In the pic.

 

[Tslepebull]

That is a BMW. In the pic.

Well, it’s what is left of one. :gaah:

 

[Grandpaspeed]

We would Love to hear your back to back demo reviews of the F3 and Ryker!!!

It was 36 degrees snow on the ground, the side roads a little damp but interstate was dry. My Spyder experience before today is approximately 30 minutes of riding but I have been riding bikes for over 50 years. I road Ryker and F3 back to back and both were stock and ridden on the same route which was approximately 25 miles included 10 miles of interstate which has a speed limit of 80mph. Ryker was unbelievably fun on the side roads and in town. I loved the steering and twist and go "no shifting". The power was instant and never stopped pulling all the way to 90mph which was the fastest I went. In sport mode you can destroy the rear tire, speaking of tires the Ryker tires are narrower than the F3 "very noticeable" looks wise not ride wise. Can Am hit a home run with the Ryker. Now for the F3, the steering seems to be a little bit edgy comepared to Ryker. The power was very good just not crazy fast as the Ryker. Ride was more plush. I see the Ryker as a sport bike and the F3 a sport tourer. I really loved them both and wish I could afford both of them but can only get one. I live in the country and most of my rides are in the 50 mile range so for me I will be getting a F3. Now I have to decide on the F3S or F3T.

 

[Sarge707]

It was 36 degrees snow on the ground, the side roads a little damp but interstate was dry. My Spyder experience before today is approximately 30 minutes of riding but I have been riding bikes for over 50 years. I road Ryker and F3 back to back and both were stock and ridden on the same route which was approximately 25 miles included 10 miles of interstate which has a speed limit of 80mph. Ryker was unbelievably fun on the side roads and in town. I loved the steering and twist and go "no shifting". The power was instant and never stopped pulling all the way to 90mph which was the fastest I went. In sport mode you can destroy the rear tire, speaking of tires the Ryker tires are narrower than the F3 "very noticeable" looks wise not ride wise. Can Am hit a home run with the Ryker. Now for the F3, the steering seems to be a little bit edgy comepared to Ryker. The power was very good just not crazy fast as the Ryker. Ride was more plush. I see the Ryker as a sport bike and the F3 a sport tourer. I really loved them both and wish I could afford both of them but can only get one. I live in the country and most of my rides are in the 50 mile range so for me I will be getting a F3. Now I have to decide on the F3S or F3T.

Thanks- I thought you were going to pick the Ryker to Buy by your review but then you switched to the F3. I did 90 miles on the F3 today (45 Degrees and windy) and with the Heated glove liners It was Great. My F3 seat is Just Much More comfortable than the Ryker I sat On and the Cold weather protection is Greater on my F3 than the Ryker BUT I'm still going to buy the Little Ryker as a Little Hot Shot to ride!!~

 

[Grandpaspeed]

Thanks- I thought you were going to pick the Ryker to Buy by your review but then you switched to the F3. I did 90 miles on the F3 today (45 Degrees and windy) and with the Heated glove liners It was Great. My F3 seat is Just Much More comfortable than the Ryker I sat On and the Cold weather protection is Greater on my F3 than the Ryker BUT I'm still going to buy the Little Ryker as a Little Hot Shot to ride!!~

I had my heart set on the Ryker Rally for several reasons, looks, price, off road capabilities, and as you say it's a Little Hot Shot. But after riding them both the F3 will work better for these reasons, comfort, lower rpm's at 60mph and above, which makes a long ride more pleasurable. Yes the Ryker is fast but the F3 isn't slow by any means. With me only able to purchase one bike I have to go with the F3S or F3T. You will love the Ryker and if you get rid of your F3 I think you will miss it on the days you want to kick back and relax "comfort" but on them days you want to put your drivers license at risk the Ryker will be the master of that.

 

[Michaelscs]

Grandpaspeed, I appreciate your comparison review of the Ryker & F3. It's good to hear views from all different perspectives & demographics.

I do need to call you out on one part of your review though. I my opinion your speed/acceleration comparison is just not accurate. I have lots of miles on the F3 & F3S Daytona. I've also had the opportunity to ring out the Ryker Rally. The Ryker's quick and it does break the rear tire loose easily, but it just doesn't compare to the F3. You just need to wind out the F3. Shift it past 5000 rpm and you'll feel the true acceleration of the 1330!

Published testing shows the 0-60 time of F3S is 4.8 seconds and MartinTheVlogger tested the Ryker 900 0-60 at 8.6 seconds.

 

[Grandpaspeed]

Grandpaspeed, I appreciate your comparison review of the Ryker & F3. It's good to hear views from all different perspectives & demographics.

I do need to call you out on one part of your review though. I my opinion your speed/acceleration comparison is just not accurate. I have lots of miles on the F3 & F3S Daytona. I've also had the opportunity to ring out the Ryker Rally. The Ryker's quick and it does break the rear tire loose easily, but it just doesn't compare to the F3. You just need to wind out the F3. Shift it past 5000 rpm and you'll feel the true acceleration of the 1330!

Published testing shows the 0-60 time of F3S is 4.8 seconds and MartinTheVlogger tested the Ryker 900 0-60 at 8.6 seconds.[/QUOTE.

I would not disagree with you as I never took the F3 in the higher rpm range and didn't mean to leave the impression that the Ryker would out run the F3. The Ryker definitely gives you the feel of it being faster. It's like driving a Miata at 60 and a corvette at 60. What do you think of the F3T compared to your F3S? I love the looks of the F3S but I like the idea that I can pull a trailer with the F3T if I ever wanted to.

 

[Sarge707]

Grandpaspeed, I appreciate your comparison review of the Ryker & F3. It's good to hear views from all different perspectives & demographics.

I do need to call you out on one part of your review though. I my opinion your speed/acceleration comparison is just not accurate. I have lots of miles on the F3 & F3S Daytona. I've also had the opportunity to ring out the Ryker Rally. The Ryker's quick and it does break the rear tire loose easily, but it just doesn't compare to the F3. You just need to wind out the F3. Shift it past 5000 rpm and you'll feel the true acceleration of the 1330!

Published testing shows the 0-60 time of F3S is 4.8 seconds and MartinTheVlogger tested the Ryker 900 0-60 at 8.6 seconds.[/QUOTE.

I would not disagree with you as I never took the F3 in the higher rpm range and didn't mean to leave the impression that the Ryker would out run the F3. The Ryker definitely gives you the feel of it being faster. It's like driving a Miata at 60 and a corvette at 60. What do you think of the F3T compared to your F3S? I love the looks of the F3S but I like the idea that I can pull a trailer with the F3T if I ever wanted to.

Nice to hear the comparisons! Ever since the Ryker came out I seem to be pushing my F3 More to its limits and Its very Fast and powerful. My 2015 is lighter than some later models with the Big sprocket and Moves real nice. I haven't ridden the Ryker yet (Only sat on a 600) and it feels more like a Sea Doo Spark to me - Light weight and cheaper materials with Great acceleration for a Small jet ski. Ever since I sat on it my urgency to get a Ryker in the garage has diminished because the F3 is a Lot better on 35 degree winter Days. I will probably pick it up early March and look forward to having both. I can see in the videos that the feeling of speed is a Lot Greater on the Ryker and Ron commented that he thought he was going 45 when he was only going 35??? It was the same with the SeaDoo Spark as 50 MPH felt just as Fast as 68 MPH on a former Super Charged ski? As far as Top Speed Martin is a Big Husky individual and I expect the Ryker to be more like 5.5 -6 seconds with a average weight person in tests. Someone will post more test -including rider weight in the future. (I Hope?) I'm sure you will like your F3 No matter which one you get. I cancelled All for sale links on mine!

 

[KID Ryker]

Nice to hear the comparisons! Ever since the Ryker came out I seem to be pushing my F3 More to its limits and Its very Fast and powerful. My 2015 is lighter than some later models with the Big sprocket and Moves real nice. I haven't ridden the Ryker yet (Only sat on a 600) and it feels more like a Sea Doo Spark to me - Light weight and cheaper materials with Great acceleration for a Small jet ski. Ever since I sat on it my urgency to get a Ryker in the garage has diminished because the F3 is a Lot better on 35 degree winter Days. I will probably pick it up early March and look forward to having both. I can see in the videos that the feeling of speed is a Lot Greater on the Ryker and Ron commented that he thought he was going 45 when he was only going 35??? It was the same with the SeaDoo Spark as 50 MPH felt just as Fast as 68 MPH on a former Super Charged ski? As far as Top Speed Martin is a Big Husky individual and I expect the Ryker to be more like 5.5 -6 seconds with a average weight person in tests. Someone will post more test -including rider weight in the future. (I Hope?) I'm sure you will like your F3 No matter which one you get. I cancelled All for sale links on mine!

Ryker is a fun bike. But I think you will really miss you F3. I would never get rid of my F3T. :agree:

 

[Michaelscs]

I would not disagree with you as I never took the F3 in the higher rpm range and didn't mean to leave the impression that the Ryker would out run the F3. The Ryker definitely gives you the feel of it being faster. It's like driving a Miata at 60 and a corvette at 60. What do you think of the F3T compared to your F3S? I love the looks of the F3S but I like the idea that I can pull a trailer with the F3T if I ever wanted to.

I think the F3T should be very similar to my F3S Daytona. They have the same sprocket size, so other than a little extra weight, the acceleration should be very close. I only have about 40 miles on a T, but I thought it felt very similar. The F3L, on the other hand, definitely feels a little lazy compared to my Daytona. It has a smaller rear sprocket. The Limited is still fun though. Ive got about 250 miles on one.

I'm definitely not saying the Ryker 900 is a pooch. It's still quick & a lot of fun! We're considering one for my wife. I think she'll really enjoy the smaller, lighter feel of the Ryker. I know I did! She needs to get her permit and she'll test one in the Spring. I hope she likes it and we can get one, because than I'll get to drive it too hyea: