I have a 2013 ST-L with the v-twin and a 2014 RT-S with the 1330. For a "touring" bike like the RT...the inline three is the way to go. More torque, you dont have to keep the revs up like you do on the v-twin. What i run in second or third gear on the v-twin, I can be in 4th or 5th on the 1330. I think the v twin is great for the slightly smaller, lighter ST's and the RS's.
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Bam Bam and Pebbles
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I have had both engines on my two Spyders. I had a 2012 RTS which had plenty of power and was really a very nice bike. A lot of people will say that having to keep the revs up is a pain, but the 998 engine loves it. You just don't shift as soon as the 1330. No biggie. After a year, I traded for my 2015 RTS. Handles better and has a few nice upgrades that I really liked. I think it all depends on what kind of deal you can get on a 2014 or newer bike. You know your finances, so it doesn't matter what we say. If you go for the 998's try to get a 2012. Most people agree it was the best year of that model.
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hyea: If the initial investment cost is a factor. I just posted a sweet, very low mileage, heavily farkled, and ready to go 2011 RTS, that's aggressively priced, in the For Sale/WTB forum. It's been an awesome bike and done everything we ever wanted it to do. Good luck and enjoy whatever you end up picking up.
hyea: If the initial investment cost is a factor. I just posted a sweet, very low mileage, heavily farkled, and ready to go 2011 RTS, that's aggressively priced, in the For Sale/WTB forum. It's been an awesome bike and done everything we ever wanted it to do. Good luck and enjoy whatever you end up picking up.
blacklightning
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Although I like the 1330 in the 2014 and up RT, if I was looking to purchase my first spyder and wanted an RT, I would look in the for sale section here. There is a very nice looking 2010 RT for $5750. That is a price that is too hard to ignore for someone that is looking to get into their first 3 wheeler. I am amazed that it is still for sale. Good luck shopping.
Highwayman2013
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2014 and newer are more refined but there are many pre-2014's out there that have low miles and are fine machines.
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?102547-2011-RTS-for-sale-9000-miles-Loaded-12-5K
http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/showthread.php?102547-2011-RTS-for-sale-9000-miles-Loaded-12-5K
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