The slingshot unveil

[PatGund]

I see it as somewhere between a Spyder and an Elio. More sporty than an Elio, but not quite a motorcycle either. Actually looks like fun.

 

[rnet]

All the RT riders are missing the point, and I can understand why, The competition lies with the exhilaration of the ride and the pocket book.
I have been looking for the RS to make a move to something, not sure what, but they have done nothing for 6 years with this model other than make it slower. It maybe to late for me, may keep the one I have for another 5 years cause the pocket book can't handle both.

 

[MRH]

All the RT riders are missing the point, and I can understand why, The competition lies with the exhilaration of the ride and the pocket book.
I have been looking for the RS to make a move to something, not sure what, but they have done nothing for 6 years with this model other than make it slower. It maybe to late for me, may keep the one I have for another 5 years cause the pocket book can't handle both.

I agree that this is competition, it is just in a different category. This competes with a Spyder the same way a Spyder competes with a two wheeled motorcycle. In some cases, the market simply expands, and in others there are riders who would otherwise be on two wheels or a standard trike who prefer the Spyder. For me, I came the Spyder because of a great experience on an quad (with a somewhat similar body style to the Spyder).

The question is if this will actually help BRP in the long run by making the three wheeled concept more popular. Restaurants often build in clusters, because despite the competition from the restaurant next door, being part of a more visible group is of greater benefit than having less direct competition. Think of this as adding to a potential tipping point for three wheels.

 

[gln2]

I'm in. H owever did not show any storage at all

 

[daveinva]

Well, that's your opinion. I don't agree with it but that's OK I think the Spyder nanny could lighten up.

Not my opinion-- the professional judgment of BRP's and Polaris' engineers, who each recognize the genuine differences between a motorcycle-like trike and a car-like trike.

You can search through years of threads: every person with first-hand knowledge of how a Spyder rides without a Nanny, whether a BRP designer, Bosch engineer, or test rider, agreed the Spyder was unrideable without the Nanny, as surely as a modern fighter jet is unflyable without computers.

That doesn't mean the Nanny can't stand refinement-- it *has* been adjusted over the years-- but it's presence is required by the architecture of the roadster. Again, height, width and weight of the Spyder is obviously completely different from that of a car-like reverse trike such as the Slingshot, Morgan, X-Bow, etc. Those differences place different requirements on traction control, stability control, and ABS. And, no small detail, Spyder riders sit *atop* their vehicle, not nestled in it close to the ground. Even if the Spyder *could* corner without a Nanny, no rider is going to be comfortable atop one.

Physics matters.

But, as always, the challenge is out there: the Nanny *can* be disabled (there's a thread around here somewhere that walked through all the sensors that had to be disconnected). To my knowledge, despite the many musings here at SL, no one has ever taken the leap to follow through with their desires. Who will be first? :firstplace:

 

[arntufun]

I heard you talked with my dealer today. Expecting them late in September. Not enough info to yet to make the deal, but look at paying list price.

Yes, I did. Griffins Motorsports is about a half hour from me......... The more I look at these, the more I see myself wanting one.:thumbup:

 

[Yeochief]

Slingshot

I think Polaris had to classify the Slingshot a reverse trike cycle because they would never have gotten DOT "Street Legal" blessing for an automobile. If I described the Sling**** to you and didn't mention that it only had three wheels, you would most likely say it was a car, Seat belts, roll bars and steering wheel.

I would rather ride my Spyder than drive my wife's Camry. I have a better view of the road on the :ani29:. The Slingshot is so close to the ground, you are in danger of being run over by "Bubba" trucks. Having said that, I would still like to test drive one on a low traffic highway.

 

[Bob Denman]

Yes, I did. Griffins Motorsports is about a half hour from me......... The more I look at these, the more I see myself wanting one.:thumbup:

So; will you have Holly chauffeur you around in it? :thumbup:

 

[Tazzel]

Its cool but its only available in stick shift. So would not be an option for me

 

[Bob Denman]

It might be worth learnin'...

 

[JerryB]

Hi arntufun,

Re: The more I look at these, the more I see myself wanting one.

Going by your DIY postings on this site, the Slingshot forum will welcome you with open arms.

Jerry Baumchen

 

[Bob Denman]

Well, I am going to buy one.
Glo's Spyder will go.
It's something I never foresaw.
An American Company making something great is too hard to resist.
I plan to have the first one in Rattigan.

Really? :shocked:

I've got to admit; the Red SL, is pretty sharp-looking... :2thumbs: