Spyder line-up preview

[docdoru]

2008: GS/RS SM5
2009: GS/RS SE5
2010: RT/RT-AC/RT-S
2011: :dontknow: RS-"Diet" with a smaller engine (660 cc) and priced under 10K, or a Super Spyder V4 (like the Aprillia RSV4)?
:chat:

 

[VaughnCat]

2011: :dontknow: RS-"Diet" with a smaller engine (660 cc) and priced under 10K, or a Super Spyder V4 (like the Aprillia RSV4)?
:chat:

I'll have one of those, and a large Pepsi, please.... :roflblack:

 

[Sekhet]

I'll have one of those, and a large Pepsi, please.... :roflblack:

...And a side of fries...

 

[docdoru]

I'll have one of those, and a large Pepsi, please.... :roflblack:

:roflblack::2thumbs:

More about the RSV4 engine:
"...features a very flat 22-degree included valve angle, specified by designer Claudio Lombardi from his days at Ferrari as the optimum setup. Forged pistons force a high 13:1 compression ratio, with titanium intake and nimonic steel exhaust valves."

 

[Sarge707]

2008: GS/RS SM5
2009: GS/RS SE5
2010: RT/RT-AC/RT-S
2011: :dontknow: RS-"Diet" with a smaller engine (660 cc) and priced under 10K, or a Super Spyder V4 (like the Aprillia RSV4)?
:chat:

I have NEVER seen BRP go to smaller engines but a 750-800 cc that gets 40-45 mpg and is less expensive might get some action!
My bet is MORE convenience items and a Hard Core more powerful Sport model?:dontknow:

 

[retread]

For some reason I keep remembering a mention of a 750-850 with a CVT and reverse.

john

 

[Firefly]

I have NEVER seen BRP go to smaller engines but a 750-800 cc that gets 40-45 mpg and is less expensive might get some action!
My bet is MORE convenience items and a Hard Core more powerful Sport model?:dontknow:

I'm not sure a 750 would get any better MPG. You're pushing the same brick down the road with the same wind resistance......the 750 will just have to work harder at it.

I think it would be silly to go smaller.

 

[boborgera]

I'm not sure a 750 would get any better MPG. You're pushing the same brick down the road with the same wind resistance......the 750 will just have to work harder at it.

I think it would be silly to go smaller.

With a few modifications like = 93 octane, purple oil, helium in the tires,
zero flow air filter, And maybe add some well placed speed holes a
750cc should get about 50 mpg :roflblack:

 

[Dukester]

2011 line up

I think they will do something, and not that there are a lot of problems. I would hope they would get all the issues resolved first before they come out with more models. Build up the confidence of the community and move on from there, it's a new technology but I would hope they have a solid product before trying something new. Just my thoughts, I think there are so many possibilities.

 

[NancysToy]

I'm not sure a 750 would get any better MPG. You're pushing the same brick down the road with the same wind resistance......the 750 will just have to work harder at it.

I think it would be silly to go smaller.

:agree: Unless the Spyder sees a wind tunnel, and hides some of the suspension under aerodynamic wraps, it has the wind resistance of a 4' x'4' brick. Takes a lot of horsepower to move a gigantic brick...especially at the speeds Doc rides.

I would not expect a new, major model until at least 2012...and maybe not even then, unless the economy and sales pick up.

 

[Smylinacha]

I think if they made a GS model w/ a stereo system and a few more doodads people might buy them - it would be cheaper than the RT and have some nice stuff on it. Maybe include some hard bags and a small fairing?

Even though it's a bad economy there are those that are doing ok or want to go riding real bad and will figure out a way to buy a toy.:2thumbs:

 

[ThreeWheels]

:agree: Unless the Spyder sees a wind tunnel, and hides some of the suspension under aerodynamic wraps, it has the wind resistance of a 4' x'4' brick. Takes a lot of horsepower to move a gigantic brick...especially at the speeds Doc rides.

I would not expect a new, major model until at least 2012...and maybe not even then, unless the economy and sales pick up.

Provided of course, that the Mayans were mistaken.

 

[SpyderWolf]

or a Super Spyder V4 (like the Aprillia RSV4)?
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I would like to see this!

 

[Sarge707]

Provided of course, that the Mayans were mistaken.

Only TIME will tell??:roflblack: My Birthday is 20 DEC 12?ray:

 

[LittleJohn]

Only TIME will tell??:roflblack: My Birthday is 20 DEC 12?ray:

 

[SpyderWolf]

or a Super Spyder V4 (like the Aprillia RSV4)?

In the current issue of Motorcyclist magazine, the Aprillia got some very high marks. It's top speed on the track was about 165; however, that was only pushing 2 wheels at a wet weight of 473 pounds. I wonder how much of that power we would lose with the 800 pounds we are sitting on? It would still be a cool concept though, and true dual exhaust would almost be mandatory.

 

[docdoru]

It's top speed on the track was about 165.

:yes: