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The new 2013 Spyder RT ST and RS

Tin Man said:
I don't understand how they could put floorboards on the new ST but not on the new RT??
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They did on the SE RT
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Probably, I guess we were expecting big changes all around. Especially people that tow (bigger engine). Its just not enough for me to lose some on mine and pay more to upgrade.
 
Rattigan_Roger said:
Warning this post may contain an unpopular opinion.
While I find the new ST very nice, I'm really at a loss as to what niche it is supposed to fill.
The distinction between the RS and RT was clear but the purpose of the ST seems unclear, at least to me.
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It has a frunk? :dontknow:
 
Rattigan_Roger said:
Warning this post may contain an unpopular opinion.
While I find the new ST very nice, I'm really at a loss as to what niche it is supposed to fill.
The distinction between the RS and RT was clear but the purpose of the ST seems unclear, at least to me.
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Roger, I was secretly hoping the ST was for super tour as in an upgrade to the RT with bigger powerplant and shaft drive...... Oh well I wasnt gonna upgrade no matter.
 
I do like the additions to the RT, vented windshield, floorboards for the driver, wheels, adjustable air wing. Hoping they can be added to existing models. Just not enough to upgrade, but nice additions. Like how the RT-S has the blacked out treatment.
 
SpyderAnn01 said:
Which one Lamont? Are you saying that the RT is not the same at all? Do I need to find some $$ for a new Spyder?
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All the Spyders including the RT have a new frame, new brakes (Brembo), redesigned suspension, next gen BOSCH ABS system, larger wheels (15")

And there is a fully adjustable handlebar for the RT and I mean fully. You have three bolts that will allow you to move the bars in or out and forward or back. There's a new vented windshield and new adjustable side vents. Trust me it's not the same animal. I rode as hard as I could and had a hard time kicking in the VSS.
 
And from the floor of the unveiling...

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Yellow RT

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Yellow ST

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Yellow ST under the lights.

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Purple ST LTD

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RT floor boards
 
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Rattigan_Roger said:
Warning this post may contain an unpopular opinion.
While I find the new ST very nice, I'm really at a loss as to what niche it is supposed to fill.
The distinction between the RS and RT was clear but the purpose of the ST seems unclear, at least to me.
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I would guess that the target is someone who wants to do some touring but still wants the sportiness of the RS. The ST weighs about 100 pounds les than the RT so it should have a little more oomph. It gives you the seating position of the RT which is attractive to more people than the "ninja" style seating of the RS.
 
Lamonster said:
All the Spyders including the RT have a new frame, new brakes (Brembo), redesigned suspension, next gen BOSCH ABS system, larger wheels (15")

And there is a fully adjustable handlebar for the RT and I mean fully. You have three bolts that will allow you to move the bars in or out and forward or back. There's a new vented windshield and new adjustable side vents. Trust me it's not the same animal. I rode as hard as I could and had a hard time kicking in the VSS.
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Maybe a list of updated features for the RS and RT is in order.
 
I think the ST is going to reach that market that think the RT is for the older retired guy and the RS is not good enough for touring.

It will be for the concourse 14 and Honda ST1300 market.

They have a nice line up now, RS for the sporty folk out there, ST for the sports tourers that want to do weekend away and the RT's for the Goldwing folks that want to do some long distance touring.

For me the RT is still the right model but I know a few that have looked at mine on bike nights and would drool over the ST.

I will test ride the new RT when I can but would have to be a lot different for me to upgrade, I'm very pleased with my current RT Limited.

Nice to see them do some thing to move forward.

harry
 
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