Polaris Slingshot

[Vortex Punchtop]

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/933/18...de-Review.aspx

As someone who has never thought much of those Can-Am Spyders, I think this thing looks like an absolute blast. It will be considered a three-wheeled motorcycle in most states so M endorsement and helmet would be a must. I'm impressed Polaris was able to make a three wheel vehicle with side by side seating and steering wheel and able to classify it as a motorcycle. That's a lot of crash test/bumper/airbag bs they were able to avoid. Looks to have more in common with a car to me. I work right down the street so I can't wait to see these sitting in MOM's parking lot. $20,000-$24,000 isn't too bad when you compare it to what little competition is out there.

[Chippertheripper]

A motorcycle built for quadtards.

It looks fun as shit to hoon with, I must admit.

[Manny]

Totally getting one of those.

[THE STUFF 187]

I have had a few trex's & they are a blast but cost over $60k new & over $30k used. This is cheap compared to anything in its class. It will be a blast to ride if anything like a Trex. Interested to know how it will be with a car engine that only revs to 7k rpm tho & weight is 1700 pounds compared to 1200 of the trex, but has 166 Tq. Sounds like a good time to me either way. Def ordering one as soon as I can, sure it will be just in time for winter lol. Who knows we get enough of them we can start racing up at Loudon in a new class!!! Ya buddy

[SVRACER01]

i believe its got the chevy cobalt 2.4 in it. which means lots of aftermarket goodies. like a supercharger.
i wish it was a sequential shifter.
wife says we can look into one next year

[THE STUFF 187]

Put deposit on one today & was told not going to be here till October at best, perfect just in time for the winter lol. It does have the cobalt engine so super charger it is after I figure out a chain set up

[RandyO]

I have had a few trex's & they are a blast but cost over $60k new & over $30k used. This is cheap compared to anything in its class. It will be a blast to ride if anything like a Trex. Interested to know how it will be with a car engine that only revs to 7k rpm tho & weight is 1700 pounds compared to 1200 of the trex, but has 166 Tq. Sounds like a good time to me either way. Def ordering one as soon as I can, sure it will be just in time for winter lol. Who knows we get enough of them we can start racing up at Loudon in a new class!!! Ya buddy

I suspect that they don't have the cornering ability of the T-Rex, I did not realize their price tag had jumped to $60k, that explains a lot, when they first came out, they were only $25k

[SVRACER01]

I suspect that they don't have the cornering ability of the T-Rex, I did not realize their price tag had jumped to $60k, that explains a lot, when they first came out, they were only $25k

when rochester motorsprts had them they were north of 40k. polaris claims just under .9Gs and with the engine over the front wheels, it may stick a little better. i dont think the Trex comes with ABS, ESC, and TC like the polaris does either. the price point is good. id love to take one for a spin to see if its everthing id want it to be. id also expect it to get 40+MPG since the cobalt did almost that and probably weighs twice as much

[loudbeard]

This thing is 1 wheel away from being awesome. Can't understand the 3 wheeler craze. Give it most of the characteristics of an ultra light weight track car but limit it's traction and handling abilities by using a single rear wheel? Completely boneheaded. Either use 2 wheels, or 4. Very simple.

[Kurlon]

This thing is 1 wheel away from being awesome. Can't understand the 3 wheeler craze. Give it most of the characteristics of an ultra light weight track car but limit it's traction and handling abilities by using a single rear wheel? Completely boneheaded. Either use 2 wheels, or 4. Very simple.

3 wheels means it doesn't have to meet a metric boat load of safety requirements that would delay the launch, up the cost and lower the performance. It also means you don't have to balance it, opening it up to a much larger potential market of buyers.

[TheIglu]

If you don't understand the 3 wheeler craze, it's because you don't understand the complex safety requirements of a 4 wheeled vehicle vs motorcycle/trike.

[PhilB]

In other words, a lot of people would love to build, sell, buy, use a 4-wheeled version of something like this, but they can't because government.
Thanks, government!

PhilB

[loudbeard]

I understand from a marketing, sales, a development perspective perfectly well. I just don't understand, unless your name is Kenny Fucking Powers, why anyone would want to own or drive one of these things.

[TheIglu]

In other words, a lot of people would love to build, sell, buy, use a 4-wheeled version of something like this, but they can't because government.
Thanks, government!

PhilB

Dumbest thing you've said yet. Congrats!

[RandyO]

when rochester motorsprts had them they were north of 40k. polaris claims just under .9Gs and with the engine over the front wheels, it may stick a little better. i dont think the Trex comes with ABS, ESC, and TC like the polaris does either. the price point is good. id love to take one for a spin to see if its everthing id want it to be. id also expect it to get 40+MPG since the cobalt did almost that and probably weighs twice as much

when RMS first had them they were only $25k, they were up to $40k + when they stopped selling them, went for a ride once, T-rex cornering is comparable to a F1, you do want to be wearing a seat belt or you will fall out

[xrocket21]

when rochester motorsprts had them they were north of 40k. polaris claims just under .9Gs and with the engine over the front wheels, it may stick a little better. i dont think the Trex comes with ABS, ESC, and TC like the polaris does either. the price point is good. id love to take one for a spin to see if its everthing id want it to be. id also expect it to get 40+MPG since the cobalt did almost that and probably weighs twice as much

too bad it comes with ABS, ESC, and TC

[number9]

I saw one of these on the road last week. Ugly as a hatful of cocks

[PhilB]

If you don't understand the 3 wheeler craze, it's because you don't understand the complex safety requirements of a 4 wheeled vehicle vs motorcycle/trike.

In other words, a lot of people would love to build, sell, buy, use a 4-wheeled version of something like this, but they can't because government.
Thanks, government!

PhilB

Dumbest thing you've said yet. Congrats!

Funny, since what I said was the same as what you said, just more clearly.

PhilB

[SVRACER01]

too bad it comes with ABS, ESC, and TC

to a point i agree with this. hoping there is a way to by pass the TC and ESC at least. i know that when riding the Spyder, just when things are about to get fun and the TC kicks in and cuts the power dramatically

[SVRACER01]

looks like the new Trexs are still north of $60k but now have that BMW 1.6L 6cyl in them

[RandyO]

polaris claims just under .9Gs

Campagna claims 1.3gs for the T-Rex

[PhilB]

looks like the new Trexs are still north of $60k but now have that BMW 1.6L 6cyl in them

Oh, I bet that's sweet! That's a delightful engine.

PhilB

[SVRACER01]

Campagna claims 1.3gs for the T-Rex

youll never use all those Gs

[FriskyDingo]

Totally getting one of those.

seems like a great deal for a car load of fun, with an OCT release date I'm planning on picking one up over the winter.

This is cheap compared to anything in its class. It will be a blast to ride if anything like a Trex. ...... Who knows we get enough of them we can start racing up at Loudon in a new class!!! Ya buddy

I'm thinking at least a great track vehicle on CAR days, thing should be a blast at Thompson.

If you don't understand the 3 wheeler craze, it's because you don't understand the complex safety requirements of a 4 wheeled vehicle vs motorcycle/trike.

just because it has 3 wheels doesn't mean it's a motorcycle replacement for leppers, it's a funky, cool roadster. The Can-Am Spyder may be considered a trike / motorcycle replacement, but not this thing.

[loudbeard]

Just think, the wind in your hair with all the safety and stability of a child's toy.