What would you choose? Spyder vs Ryker

[delkhouri]

I want to revive this thread a bit.... If you chose the ryker over a spyder or a spyder over a ryker please share. I would love to hear what went into your decision.

 

[johnsimion]

Hey all i did a quick search but didn't see a thread on this, so here goes.

With the Ryker Rally coming in at around $11k and a new 2018 Spyder f3 (base) being offered for around $14k. Which would you choose and why? or maybe the question should be which DID you chose and why. Or maybe it should be if you were in the market right now which would you choose. I would love to hear your thoughts.

One is a brand-new model built to the lowest price possible with no track record of reliability and no experienced mechanics because it's new. The other has been manufactured for years and there is a world of information available, quite a few mechanics, and a whole web site full of experienced Spyder ryders who can help you. The Spyder is also more powerful (1330 vs 900 cc), has either a manual or semi-automatic transmission, and more storage. In a few years the Ryker may prove to be absolutely fantastic but IMO right now the Spyder has the advantage. Obviously you may feel completely different and that's perfectly okay. Ride them both and decide.

 

[Cobwebs]

I want to revive this thread a bit.... If you chose the ryker over a spyder or a spyder over a ryker please share. I would love to hear what went into your decision.

Originally planned on getting the Ryker because on paper it seemed simpler and more sport orientated than the Spyder.While waiting for them to arrive sourced a new discounted F3S for for not a lot more $ than the Ryker.In the end this proved to be better handling more comfortable more power better load carrying (with a few tweaks) more refined option than the Ryker.Bang for buck won out for me but both are super cool with no big downside to not buy either.

 

[Ncstage]

Thanks!

I just chose the 2019 Ryker Rally over the 2019 base F3. I test rode the F3 base and the Ryker 900 several times, my dealer said feel free to ride either of his demo’s until my Rally is ready (s/b Sat).

The F3 felt a bit more plush than the Ryker, it also felt larger but didn’t bring anything to the table worth $5,000 more to my needs. I don’t really need the larger engine or additional cargo options and the ground clearance/gvwr capacity are basically the same. The Ryker also felt a bit more stable in turns, maybe just perception coming from 2 wheels.

I bought The Rally, not the standard Ryker, the $1,000 delta between those models was worth it to me for the included upgrades to the suspension, seat pan, bump skid, etc. If the F3 base was $1,500 over the Rally I might have considered it more seriously but I mostly ride 2 lane country roads and rarely go over 65-70 mph unless on the interstate. I also like that the Rykers have shaft drive vs a belt, given the road conditions where I ride.

In the end I could have rationalized either the F3 or the Ryker but I found the Ryker more fun to ride.

Thanks! This is all very helpful. I'm trying to decide between the 2. Unfortunately there are no baseline f3's to be found in my area to test drive. The dealers say they are all being used for the rider education program till December. Not sure if I should wait or go with the Ryker now. I like the Ryker a lot so it would need to really be a game changer to spend the $$ for the f3. At least thats my initial thought.

 

[AVBIZ]

Alot of Spyders of all variety’s on the used market with folks buying the 20/21s...the most value/capability/performance for the least amount of $$

 

[Time2ride]

When I was researching both machines, the ryker rally was my first choice. Then I sat on one, and thought " I will be invisible to traffic ". Wound up with a 2020 spyder f3s special series and ride it every chance I get. Go test ride both and choose after you have tried both!

 

[bigbadbrucie]

I wasn’t looking for a new ryde, still have my ‘14 RT-S and love it. Initially, my Dealer wanted people to test ryde the rykers for feedback. I took out just the base model 600 for most of one day, and had a blast on it. A real nice, peppy machine, although my impression on it after owning and ryding my RT was that if I was in the market, I would be looking at the 900 Rally. Whichever one you decide on, ryde it and ENJOY!

 

[Pirate]

I am on the fence now. Have not seen on Ryker on the road and just a handful of Spyders. You would think living close to Malibu I would see alot of them but nope. I keep seeing issues with the Rykers on FB forums which makes me a bit nervous in addition to possibly not being seen on the road in LA traffic. Reliability of the Spyders does seem a bit better. Just wish there were more competent dealers that carried/serviced them. I have taken the Can Am class on the Ryker and plan on test driving a base F3 soon.

 

[chris56]

after around 40.000 miles on GS/ RT Spyders we changed to a Ryker 900 and invested around 2.500,- on extras for our use - we ride here in the Mountains or on longer tours to the Italian coast - 16.000 miles now without any real problem - its built for roads like this, better handling / faster / easier to service - brilliant full automatic and shaftdrive .. handles the same max-load like the F3 and weigh 300 lbs less ..
if BRP offers nothing new .. we would not change back !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgibE5Pc4JU

 

[Stache]

Which would I choose? Yes! My old knees didn’t want to hold up the 850# 2 wheeler any more, so I went 3 wheeler. My RTL for comfort on a long run, cargo capacity, trailering. My wife liked the stability, so she has a Ryker Because she wants the twist-and-go CVT.

Either is a great choice. What matters is what fits the Ryder’s needs.