Should the 2015 Spyder have a bigger engine?

[docdoru]

Not sure about that.. 2007 was the last V8

See mileage chart below

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Towing 7,500 lb boat ?

 

[docdoru]

For me the bigger engine desire has nothing to do with more speed.

:thumbup: As has been said, horsepower is what you brag about, while torque is what you feel :thumbup:

 

[Kratos]

You make it sound like you are blaming your car for having better mpg! But it's a point well made even so. One reason my car gives good milage is because it's a diesel, but I guess a conversion would be a step too far for Spyder lovers. :roflblack:

I guess my post was sparked by all the shock faces I get when I tell people the mpg rating. They look at me with eyes of disappointment and say "how does the average car do better than a bike?" It's been almost a dealbreaker to everyone who's interested. I've stopped answering the question, and just say "she does ok."

I guess it's the area I live in. People here love the bike, but fuel range is high priority here.

 

[NancysToy]

I guess my post was sparked by all the shock faces I get when I tell people the mpg rating. They look at me with eyes of disappointment and say "how does the average car do better than a bike?" It's been almost a dealbreaker to everyone who's interested. I've stopped answering the question, and just say "she does ok."

I guess it's the area I live in. People here love the bike, but fuel range is high priority here.

:roflblack: You must be talking to politicians. The cars my neighbors, family, and friends own sure don't average over 30. The politicians think they can just pass a law to make it better though. Can't wait..........not. I'll only give up my F-150 when they come and take it away.

 

[GeoffCee]

The cars my neighbors, family, and friends own sure don't average over 30.

You have slightly smaller gallons than we do. If I drive like I want to our 2.2 litre diesel Civic does 44 mpUKg. If I drive like my wife wants me to it returns 52 mpUKg. Honda, I believe, claim even more frugality is possible but it takes a woman with muscles and a whip to be in the passenger seat! :roflblack:

 

[docdoru]

100 hours intermediate results:

 

[Bob Denman]

. I'll only give up my F-150 when they come and take it away.

From your "cold, dead hands"?

 

[NancysToy]

You have slightly smaller gallons than we do. If I drive like I want to our 2.2 litre diesel Civic does 44 mpUKg. If I drive like my wife wants me to it returns 52 mpUKg. Honda, I believe, claim even more frugality is possible but it takes a woman with muscles and a whip to be in the passenger seat! :roflblack:

Yep, that's us...smaller gallons, bigger cars. :roflblack:

 

[Bob T.]

Bob T.

I'd rather have another higher gear

 

[docdoru]

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/savemoney.shtml

 

[Spy+]

low gas, start pedaling

if the idea is to save on fuel (more MPGs), one always has the option to buy a bicycle: low carbon print and a great way to burn calories. :roflblack:
I want a biggggger engine in my Spyder.. hoe about a BMW power plant :thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

I'd rather have another higher gear

BRP would have to completely redesign the current engine to accomplish this (unless you were willing to give up reverse).

If they are going to go to that much effort, why not build an engine more suited to the needs of the Spyder? That is certainly the way that I would go.

 

[IWN2RYD]

BRP would have to completely redesign the current engine to accomplish this (unless you were willing to give up reverse).

If they are going to go to that much effort, why not build an engine more suited to the needs of the Spyder? That is certainly the way that I would go.

:agree:... However... One of the ways Ford and GM are working on the new fuel mileage requirements... http://news.yahoo.com/gm-ford-9-speed-10-speed-transmissions-report-234541779--finance.html so I can understand why folks can think this and or those not realizing the RPM's these Spyders like are not in the lugging end...

 

[docdoru]

Looking forward to see the Spyder 5 Ambassadors vote. :read:

 

[Tim Pringle]

I just need an engine large enough to easily tow a Little Guy Rascal Teardrop trailer.

 

[docdoru]

Maybe this was one solution: http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/616/4982/Motorcycle-Article/BMW-Upgrades-Boxer-Engine-for-2010.aspx

 

[Ride Master]

Plenty of power for me

I get up to highway speeds as quick as any of my riding buddies on their HD, BMW, Hondas, any more power and I would use all of it. I'm crazy enough now...do you really want me to have more power?

 

[MickeyFisher]

Looking forward to see the Spyder 5 Ambassadors vote. :read:

Personally, I don't need it any bigger, but I've only worked my way up from a 650 and a 750 (Hondas and Kaw's) to where I am, now. I've never been strapped to the back of a bigger engine, so I don't miss it or have any desire for more power.


Yet.

 

[docdoru]

I've never been strapped to the back of a bigger engine, so I don't miss it or have any desire for more power.
Yet.

...remember Durango 2012?

 

[Tonga]

2013 Sales

I wonder how BRP sales will be without a new Engine for this year? I think lower. I know that big changes don't come over night but this is the 6th year of production for the Spyder, Tired!