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The new 2013 Spyder RT ST and RS

harrypottar said:
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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Well said.......Sir :thumbup:
 
Kratos said:
BRP never hyped up a bigger engine. The people on this forum did that. Basically everyone hyped up their fantasy about the engine, starting multiple threads and posts about it over the last 2 months, only to let themselves and others down by their own imagination. Saying we were "expecting" a bigger engine had nothing to do with BRP leading people on, but rather the customers placing their fantasy on BRP.
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I asked about 1200cc...was told would not go over in Europe.
 
Some of us RS owners said how we would like to ride the RT to Spyderfest but have the RS to ride while there. The ST makes the perfect combo. The luxuries of the RT with the sportier look of the RS. I can see the RS becoming extinct in the next year or two.
 
Yawn

While I understand the changes Lamont mentioned I do not see better mpg or performance. Must just be me but I am not all that excited about the new models. Yes, they look cool, but I fear the same old issues as before. I will have to wait and see what real life does bring out. Announcement are all about hype.... Not biting just yet.


Willy
 
I figured someone would rave about the yellow in the RT lineup, had seen lots of people say they would like that in past.

I think that dark purple may be the one I like most. have to see one in person on that.
 
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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Let me explain it like this. As you get older you tend to move toward Florida as your final resting place. The RT is like moving to Florida and the ST is for those who are not quite ready for their final resting spot. ;):joke:
 
Cavman said:
Any way to enter the contest other than Facebook?
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From the Rules...

Note: The Sweepstakes requires that an Entrant either already have or open an account on Facebook. Only one (1) Registration per person/Facebook account (regardless of whether one person has more than one Facebook account or more than one person uses the same Facebook account). It is solely the Entrant’s responsibility to notify Sponsor in writing if his/her Facebook account changes.
 
Is the RT Windshield vented?

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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Vented windshield for the RT?
 
issues hopefully resolved on the RT

2 things
Have they solved the "Normal" harmonic vibration at 5300-6000 RPM

Does the gas gauge work?

OK Maybe 3 things...is the windshield vented?

Oh dear, maybe 4 things...is the heat on the front of the seat resolved?

Thanks,

I am really excited about the new RT. Going to order one tomorrow...don't tell my wife...
 
Ride Master said:
2 things
Have they solved the "Normal" harmonic vibration at 5300-6000 RPM
Don't recall any abnormal vibration on the ones I rode.
Does the gas gauge work?
The one's I rode did but so does mine so I'm not sure where you're coming from on that one. :dontknow:
OK Maybe 3 things...is the windshield vented?
That's an option, look through the pics again.
Oh dear, maybe 4 things...is the heat on the front of the seat resolved?
Wasn't an issue on the ones I rode or mine so once again :dontknow:
Thanks,

I am really excited about the new RT. Going to order one tomorrow...don't tell my wife...
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:congrats:

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