Thoughts on the 2021 RT...

[WilcoJunoHotel]

Little things are not to my total satisfaction, but these things might have also been on earlier model years (like having to turn the key to open the frunk while pulling up the "hood", rather than the key just "popping" the hood by itself;

My 2020 RT base model does pop up when I turn the key - yours might need some adjustment?

The seat however, does not and I have to pull up the right corner while twisting the key.

Learned to bend my elbows on straight roads and she's a joy to ride.

Agree with this and it takes a few miles to learn this. I also find that when riding fast in the twisties it is easier to ride if one bends the elbow/relax the hand which is on the "curve side" (right hand curve, bend right elbow and vice versa).


FWIW somewhat in response to the OP (and I have no experience with earlier model year Spyders or other Spyder models), to me, the 2021 RT Spyder is a pleasure to ride. It is my first one and I come from riding motorcycles and I find the RT much less fatiguing to ride all day than a 2 wheel motorcycle. Physically it demands more effort in the curves (especially if you ride fast) but at the end of the day, I am much less tired than I ever was on a motorcycle. The concentration required to ride a motorcycle (fast or slow) exhausted me.

 

[Schreckftw]

It's really a minor gripe, but I do not understand why on the 20/21 models there are two "blades" that just hang down into the radiator air intakes. They're only attached at the top; the bottom just hangs out there unattached. The blades don't appear to add anything to functionality, and they look goofy to me, more of an afterthought than a purposeful inclusion.

I also like the chrome package much better on my 2019 than the newer models. Adding chrome trim on the wheels isn't much of a package.

My nickel's worth.

Those "blades" are Spyder fangs and I love them on my 21!

 

[knobby]

I have a 2021 RT and wish the BRP Connect worked more effectively, and allowed the use of any and all apps on the connected phone. But then again I was unhappy with the hard wired audio system on my previous ride, a Honda Goldwing and the achaic keypad type entry system needed to enter data on the navigation system. And I find it puzzling why I have to press the Mode button before I hit the starter button. Personally I would have liked an option to forego the four speakers totally and have extra lockable storage on the fairing instead.

I'm with you on the lack of 'glovebox' storage. Scrap the speakers and give me 2 good size pockets. There is one alternative proposed by "eschmid2" back in June, that may be of interest to you. My post on the subject had a little lower price and it's worked out well.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?141401-Mini-Easy-Accessible-Storage-for-Passenger

 

[msfitnetz]

I am still looking and undecided RT is nice but F3 looks so sleek and sexy. Hopefully, I will be able to test ride this week without heavy sudden downpours like over the weekend.

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Happy to say we both traded up for 2021 RT Limiteds. Holy cow what a difference 5 yrs makes

 

[Jcummins]

Before buying a 2021 RTL I sat on a used 2015? The difference in just the ergonomic feel was hands down for the 2021... started looking at spyder rt when they first came out. Didn’t buy on just because it didn’t feel good enough at that time.... Finally new style came out and had to get one....finally it was completely comfortable ergonomically......love mine.

Exactly

 

[JeffandLori]

I don't know Rick but my wife sure likes the powder blue F3 Rob had on the floor.

 

[SpyderGoldwingOwner]

Go for the 2022 RT Limited

 

[Mazo EMS2]

Well we took the plunge.....

 

[Mazo EMS2]

I don't know Rick but my wife sure likes the powder blue F3 Rob had on the floor.

We saw that a couple weeks ago. Opted for a couple of RT Limited's.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Very nice looking units. Congratulations, and many, many smiles and miles!

 

[Little Blue]

New Spyder

:welcome: Well, that's a great setup and colors are nice.
Enjoy your Ryde Time. .....:thumbup:

 

[K80Shooter]

Well we took the plunge.....

Nice looking units. Enjoy!

 

[vito1943]

Wrong post.

 

[DrSteve]

I have a 2021 RTL with 3,000 miles on it. Good ride from the factory, but now I have a great ride after installing the BajaRon Sway Bar.