Spyder RT Generations?

[kurvinroach]

Thanks for the info I just bought a RT Limited 2015 love it. The wife would like to have one like the newer 2014 & 2015 engine , not sure what to look for for her F 3 two low for visablity & safety it's her first bike ???


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[Bob Denman]

:congrats:
Getting a first bike for your Better-Half...
Is she willing to ride with you for a while, and think about the impending purchase? :dontknow:
As a new rider; you've got to try and make sure that she's 127% comfortable with the bike...
The F-3 will create a nice-sized presence on the road; just make sure that she's dressed in riding gear that's nice and bright... :thumbup:

 

[Dragonrider]

Look at the ST "LTD" for her - storage, has a trailer hitch, and most of the nice amenities, at a lower price point.

 

[kurvinroach]

Thanks dragon rider


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[Marker]

I agree with the comments from the earlier posts.

I had a 2012 RT Limited and it provided a lot of fun with ZERO issues - we drove it approx. 7,700 miles prior to trading it in on our 2014 RT Limited.

The 2014 RT Limited is an awesome machine. However, for the money, you may want to start with a 2012 RT as that was a solid machine and later on pick-up a 2014 or later model with the 1330 engine.

If you have the money and desire, go for the 2014 RT, if you are on a tighter budget, I would think the 2012 RT would serve you well! IMHO.

Good luck with your decision and enjoy your Spyder when you get it! :thumbup:

:agree: To add to that I owned a 2010 RT S SE5. I drove it for 22,370 miles . The only issues I had were at 18,642 miles the c- clip on the clutch pack came off and the washers from the clutch pack got chewed up and ended up in the oil tank. Lucky I had BRP extended warranty that covered it. The other issue some are having including me is that approx every 20,000 miles the tiny vacuum lines need replacing as they are located at the front of the 998 engine and get exposed to a lot of heat and will dry out and crack. The shifting on the SE5 transmission is around 5000 rpm on the new SE6 transmission the shift points are at around 2200 rpm and the new tranny is not as fussy as the old one on shifting rpms and you will not burn the clutch out on the new tranny from shifting a low rpm's.

Happy Shopping and have fun riding :thumbup:

 

[iGot2Fly]

Thank you everyone for the advice! Great information here. Ideally, I am looking for a 2014 RT in the range of $20,000 or less.

 

[LEEB]

PA, Where?

Thank you everyone for the advice! Great information here. Ideally, I am looking for a 2014 RT in the range of $20,000 or less.

Where in PA are you located?

 

[Marker]

Thank you everyone for the advice! Great information here. Ideally, I am looking for a 2014 RT in the range of $20,000 or less.

You can purchase a 2014 RT basic and add your special touch.

 

[iGot2Fly]

Where in PA are you located?

North central Montgomery County

 

[gerard]

Was 2014 any better of a year?

Absolutely. I've got a 2014 RT LTD and it's terrific.

 

[robmorg]

If you are not in a hurry, wait to see what BRP does to the 2013 RT in the upcoming recall . . . the recall has been announced, but they haven't told us what changes they will be making. As mentioned, above, the value of the 2013 RT took a hit because of heat related issues . . . but if BRP comes up with a good fix, it might be a real bargain to get one.

Agreed, and there are significant upgrades in the 13 over the 12. Now if BRP's fixes actually do.....I hope so. At this point, other than the fuel smell that remains, I really like my 13.

I also agree. Other than the heat issue, I've had no complaints with mine, and there are indeed improvements over the 2012's - mostly in the front end suspension, but also the floorboards, and better brakes.

I've already gotten rid of most of the heat, and if the recall makes it even better, I'll be extremely happy with it. If that happens, and you can pick up a 2013 RT for a bargain price that offsets the devaluation, I'd certainly be tempted to go for that option over a 2012 model. OTOH, if money is not an issue, then I agree that the 2014/2015 is the way to go.

Good luck with your search, and by the way, I ALSO live in northern Montgomery County. Send me a PM if I can be of any help.