SE6 or SM6?

[liketoride2]

For me the choice largely came down to money. When I bought my 2010 I was quoted an extra $2K for the SE and decided that for that price, after 40+ years of shifting motorcycles with my foot, I could continue to do so. Since I planned on keeping the Spyder for many years (and still do) I didn't think I would ever recoup the increase in sale price with any increase in future trade in value.

As has already been said, it's a matter of personal preference. I have never found shifting a motorcycle onerous, but if one does the SE would be the way to go.

Mike
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[granpa in Cincy]

I too shifted with my foot for just under 40 years. But then it began to hurt my hand holding in the clutch at a traffic light. So I got the SE on my 2014 Cognac and I'm very glad that I did.

 

[MarkLawson]

Does the resale value stay high because of the transmission or simply the initial higher cost or is it a combination of the tranny and the floorboards?

As the floorboards are new with the '14 RT SE6, the resale on the floorboards wouldn't be known.

 

[Bogeyjoe]

Could be confusing

The way these `14's ride shifting is the only way I can tell the difference between my Spyder and my sofa !

 

[stewartj239]

Is the SE6 more desirable, hold better resale or does it take you further away from being a motorcycle?

It totally takes away the motorcycle experience. Without the clutch, it might as well be a snowmobile with tires

 

[soaring hawk]

SE

What happens on a hill, SE no problem. Don't miss a clutch. I had a group of Harley riders be hind me in the twistys with the SE you don't have to let off the gas just zip zip zip and your gone, should have seen the faces of those boys the old geezer on a spyder just left them in his dust.:roflblack: What ever you decide enjoy:doorag:

 

[Tango]

Went and visited Yamaha Fun Center in Boerne, TX this last week to see the RT-S in person and will be scheduling test rides and pulling the trigger this weekend.

The question is...which transmission? SE6 or SM6? I had the SM5 on my old 2008 Spyder and liked it just fine, but for a $1,500 difference in price, what does the collective wisdom of this forum think? Is the SE6 more desirable, hold better resale or does it take you further away from being a motorcycle?

I'll try to get to ride both before I order one but wanted to hear what you all say. Thanks

It's not just the semi-auto tranny. You also get rider floorboards. :hun: :spyder: Tom :trike:

 

[NancysToy]

I'm amazed at this thread. Usually the response in favor of the SE is overwhelming. Nancy and I prefer the SM, and the shift paddle interferes with the way we like to hold the grips. Others love them, however. If you can, test ride both and make your decision based on what you prefer. I agree with Ann, forget the resale vale and buy what you like. The footboard availability is one consideration to take into account.

 

[r1100rider]

Want to enjoy the ride or shift your butt off? Also, resale, resale, resale.

It depends some on where you live I live in open country and hardly ever ride in the city once I'm in 5th and rolling on the highway I don't have to shift much, the resale argument isn't that valad because if some wants a sm they will have less used choices and will seek one out this will work out to be about the same ratio they sell new ,List a dodge Cummings with a 6 speed used and people will come out of wood work to buy it because you they are super rare and you soon won't be able to buy one at all without getting a 5500 , and as others have said the posts of problems is 10 to 1 with se's more problems

 

[CentralCoastCA]

I drove a 2014 SE6 & SM6 back to back a week ago. (Thank you Ann & Joe Meyer)

I am coming off a '08 GS and I was all set to love the SE but the SM stole my heart. It's a personal preference, just be sure you get a good enough ride on both bikes to make your decision.

 

[MouthPiece]

Miley Cyrus vs Melanie Griffin.

Chris

 

[redflasher]

Severe arthritis in the left hand was the reason I chose SE. I also ride a lot in town so not having to clutch is a giant plus for me.

 

[sassoman]

Se works for me

I have ridden with a hand clutch ,before that a foot clutch with a hand shift. The SE is just progress in technology that works. After riding over the main street bridge in Daytona and taking a half hour to reach the top of the bridge and watching all of the Gold Wing riders struggle and listening to all of the riders slipping the clutch to ride one car length and then do it all over again. My wife and were sitting on our 14 RT automatic and enjoing the view and taking pictures,not struggling with holding the hill .Made me like my choice of the SE even more.My hand would have been throbbingholding in on the clutch. Thank you BRP for giving us a choice of a manual or automatic.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

It totally takes away the motorcycle experience. Without the clutch, it might as well be a snowmobile with tires

Some mc experiences are worth giving up, like the feeling of wanting to tip over, fighting to find neutral, slipping the clutch to make slow, tight turns, etc.

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[Omcge]

se for me:yes:

 

[Bob Denman]

Miley Cyrus vs Melanie Griffin.

Chris

Or; Pot Roast and mashed potatoes, versus Prime Rib and corn! :2thumbs:

(It must be getting close to lunchtime... :shocked

 

[maliamd]

SE for sure! You can still shift just no clutch.

 

[Questions]

I like sm.

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[Dragonrider]

If you commute in heavy traffic, or ride mostly in town, the SE is the way to go. I've owned both, and if I ever decided to go back to a Spyder, it would be the SM, with the ISCI handbrake. Sealfloorboards work with both the SE & SM, other floorboards do not, but I wouldn't have any other floorboard, since I would also need road pegs too - but that's just me.

Also remember that the SE requires a SECOND filter at oil change time.

 

[Idaspud]

Since my stroke I prefer the SE6 keeps me in the wind my left foot doesn't work as well as it did before!