Tanshanomi
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The '13s were available in matte green, matte orange, and titanium.
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Trading my 2010RT for a RSS
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The '13s were available in matte green, matte orange, and titanium.
spyder-dude
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I started with an 2008 GS, then went to the 2011 RSS and then the 2013 STS. Now that I have almost 6800 miles on my RT in just a couple of months I probably will never go back to the sport models. The most I did on my RSS was 680 miles in a day and was sore as could be and that was with a corbin seat. I did 900 miles on my RT on the way to spyderfest one day and could have probably done another 400 with no problems.
It's all down to use case. I have zero interest in doing 700 miles in a day on any Spyder...just not what I do. Too many people here see the RS line as the trike for people that can't afford an RT and that's very often not true. It's for people that want a smaller, lighter ryde with a more aggressive stance and seating. And yes, I've been on an RT before. Have access to one any time I want. But if the ride on that with the upright seats, comforts, huge windshield, and pegs is what I want I'll just drive my topless, doorless Jeep. It's surprisingly close. 
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billrob71
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r1100rider
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Heated grips super easy $40 aftermarket kit put switch through the vent holes beside the speedo no drilling some soft saddle bags over the seat you can take them off when not needed no ugly brackets and way easier to throw your leg over in every day riding,the rs is simpler lighter less to go wrong and for the cost of a loaded rt we both have our own rides so no worries about rear sedat comfort
mikecronis
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Risers on an RS-S? My wife has an RT-S and I have an RS-S. I thought about LOWERING the bars!
Titanon22s
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i have a 13 rss. just did my first 170 mile benefit ride Saturday. no back issues. in a way i wish the bars were lower for a sportier feel.
spydaman60
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it's about time!!!
thank you for sharing with us the "reverse trade" as it goes to show all of us rss/rs riders aren't totally crazy. it also supports our rides as not being the entry level roadster, but the roadsters for all of those wanting to be a little "sportier!!!!" :thumbup: now how do you like that mr. "d"?:roflblack::roflblack:
thank you for sharing with us the "reverse trade" as it goes to show all of us rss/rs riders aren't totally crazy. it also supports our rides as not being the entry level roadster, but the roadsters for all of those wanting to be a little "sportier!!!!" :thumbup: now how do you like that mr. "d"?:roflblack::roflblack:
mikecronis
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Just my $0.02 here. My wife Becky has the RT-S. I have the RS-S. I would not say that the RS-S is a downgrade, but in some ways it is. Creature-comfort-wise, the RS-S is a downgrade: No radio speakers, no rear hatch (unless you buy aftermarket, Corbin has some nice options) no 12V outlet or trunk liner (accessories available though), small windscreen is surprisingly good but much more of a sport-bike wind-feel, sub-par mirrors, no highway runners, just footpegs, no parking-brake button (must use e-brake behind left foot "clank"), seat positions you upward and down into the handlebars at an angle like a sport-bike.
Now, on the plus side for the RS-S, 200 pounds less means better gas mileage and obviously significantly faster and quicker to turn. 0-60 is 4.4 sec. versus the RT which is 6.8, so.. Corvette vs. Honda Civic in acceleration. 0.72g vs. 0.56g on the skidpad, so that's more Honda Civic versus Prius there, though I find the RS-S doesn't mind a little front-end slippage dug-in, with some bravery you could up that 0.72 to a 0.80g pretty easily. Gas mileage for her RT-S is about 40mpg right now. Mine is around 55mpg so far: wind resistance is a big factor here and it can obviously be improved by lowering that front tower of a windscreen-sail, though that sail eliminates almost all wind for a VERY comfortable, relaxed ride at highway-speeds.
The RT-S has that super-cozy back-seat. It's important to remind the passenger not to fall asleep back there, it's that cozy. Seriously. For kicks, I let her put me there on the back and I was just in plush-heaven. I doubt she'd feel the same on the back of my RS-S. It's a bit more.. frantic I'd suspect. Really considering those Corbins.
The RS-S is a more passionate sporty vehicle with an edge, the RT and ST models are more for relaxed cruising and comfort. Older Cadillac vs. Corvette. Your choice. Do what we did and choose both. Two different animals, the strengths for one is the weakness of the other and vise-versa. Both quite nice. Just make sure you get that "S" version.
Just my opinion so far.
Now, on the plus side for the RS-S, 200 pounds less means better gas mileage and obviously significantly faster and quicker to turn. 0-60 is 4.4 sec. versus the RT which is 6.8, so.. Corvette vs. Honda Civic in acceleration. 0.72g vs. 0.56g on the skidpad, so that's more Honda Civic versus Prius there, though I find the RS-S doesn't mind a little front-end slippage dug-in, with some bravery you could up that 0.72 to a 0.80g pretty easily. Gas mileage for her RT-S is about 40mpg right now. Mine is around 55mpg so far: wind resistance is a big factor here and it can obviously be improved by lowering that front tower of a windscreen-sail, though that sail eliminates almost all wind for a VERY comfortable, relaxed ride at highway-speeds.
The RT-S has that super-cozy back-seat. It's important to remind the passenger not to fall asleep back there, it's that cozy. Seriously. For kicks, I let her put me there on the back and I was just in plush-heaven. I doubt she'd feel the same on the back of my RS-S. It's a bit more.. frantic I'd suspect. Really considering those Corbins.
The RS-S is a more passionate sporty vehicle with an edge, the RT and ST models are more for relaxed cruising and comfort. Older Cadillac vs. Corvette. Your choice. Do what we did and choose both. Two different animals, the strengths for one is the weakness of the other and vise-versa. Both quite nice. Just make sure you get that "S" version.
Just my opinion so far.
otter28169
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If I wanted to ride a couch I would stay home. RS-S allows me to play a lot harder.
Just sayin'............
Just sayin'............
What?? So you recommend an ST but you've never ridden one....
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I'm right there with you otter. Personally, If BRP only made the RT I wouldn't own one.
Its fine if your into that kind of thing, but I'm not into riding an RV.
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CJ/johnnyg
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OK I have rode the RT ST and RS I like the RS the best. We had the RT first. Johnnyg made a mistake in getting me to try the RT, I did and got hooked I always rode as a co-rider. But of course I had to have my own so I bought the 2011 RS made all the extra changes 4" risers cruise, corbin seat, heated glove hook up. and now I added the HP Fairing with audio 4 speaker. I love how it handles and the sport ride over the RT. Since I won't ride as a Co-rider any more John traded his RT on the ST He loves it. He wanted the sportier ride also. I have rode the ST also he keeps telling me I would like it better. But I don't. This is something that is a personal thing, you will have to find someone that will let you ride theirs so you can make up your own mind. Good luck I know you will love what ever you decide.
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