# The new Spyder F3 **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 23, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203 "2015-06-23T02:18:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/1 "2015-06-23T02:18:24Z")
Is it just me, or has this latest evolution made it look like a souped up lawnmower? :smack: [http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/spyder/spyder-f3.html](http://can-am.brp.com/spyder/spyder/spyder-f3.html) Very disappointing. ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/2 "2015-06-23T02:45:05Z")
> [@TruCelt](#): > > Is it just me, or has this latest evolution made it look like a souped up lawnmower? :smack: _Quoted For Truth_ ---
**Author:** ![bb49](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b38774/32.png) [@bb49](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bb49)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/3 "2015-06-23T04:13:01Z")
I tried one and did not like it. But then I’ve been riding real motorcycles for many years. To be fair, it was short, 30 minute, closely monitored ride. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/4 "2015-06-23T14:35:52Z")
What did you think it looked like before? They’re hideous and I can’t understand why anyone would want one, other than novelty. All the problems of owning a motorcycle with none of the benefits (or all the problems of owning a car, with none of the benefits.) ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/5 "2015-06-23T14:40:48Z")
Tri-cycles are for kids. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/6 "2015-06-23T14:41:59Z")
It looks like it should be vaccuming up leaves. ---
**Author:** ![control-z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eada6e/32.png) [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/7 "2015-06-23T14:43:02Z")
> [@Omar\_Little](#): > > Tri-cycles are for kids. And for those without the strength/leg strength for motorcycles. I think the old dudes with the trikes are doing the best they can, at least they’re still riding. ---
**Author:** ![catflea12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f6c823/32.png) [@catflea12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catflea12)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/8 "2015-06-23T15:10:12Z")
That’s why I have a Spyder RT, wanted to keep riding, couldn’t handle a two wheeler any more. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/9 "2015-06-23T15:17:35Z")
Okay, one of the benefits. ---
**Author:** ![Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fear_the_turtle/32/2926_2.png) [@Fear\_the\_Turtle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_the_Turtle)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/10 "2015-06-23T16:35:51Z")
I have a friend who is over 70 and wants to keep riding, but can’t really handle the two wheeled varieties any more. He hates the idea of two wheels in front so the Spyders aren’t really for him either. The trikes you see are mostly Goldwing or ElectraGlide mods, so very pricey - which isn’t for him either. Not sure what he is going to do. When I get older and start having trouble with 2 wheels, I can picture transitioning to something like a Spyder. ---
**Author:** ![Ike\_Witt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ike_witt/32/283_2.png) [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/11 "2015-06-23T17:10:03Z")
How are the sales of these things? I think I have only ever seen one on the road. ---
**Author:** ![J-P\_L](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/j-p_l/32/3156_2.png) [@J-P\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/J-P_L)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/12 "2015-06-23T17:10:42Z")
I’m on my second Spyder RT and have been riding for 4 years. I decided to go with the Spyder after not riding for 30+ years, to me, it was the easy way to get back to it, I’m 64. I tested the new F3 and do like the look but decided it is not for me. But just to be sure, I registered for another test ride in two weeks. For those that snub their nose at the Spyder, I say “Why should I care what you think, I’m enjoying myself”. ---
**Author:** ![catflea12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f6c823/32.png) [@catflea12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catflea12)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2015, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/13 "2015-06-24T11:22:35Z")
Also, for the people who think a trike isn’t a real motorcycle, if I shoud fall off my Spyder going 70 mph, I would bounce down the road just like I would if I fell off a two wheel Harley. ---
**Author:** ![Scumpup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ce73a5/32.png) [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2015, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/14 "2015-06-24T11:32:39Z")
They have always looked odd to me, but I foresee one in my future when I can no longer hold up a two wheeler. ---
**Author:** ![Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/son_of_a_rich/32/5439_2.png) [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2015, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/15 "2015-06-24T13:16:28Z")
If three wheels aren’t enough, there are now [4 wheeled street legal motorcycles](http://thekneeslider.com/honda-gold-wing-quad-from-hannigan-motorsports/). A couple of weeks ago I saw a matching pair of these while on a ride. I went :eek: ---
**Author:** ![catflea12](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f6c823/32.png) [@catflea12](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catflea12)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/16 "2015-06-25T10:43:02Z")
Yeah, us disabled folk need something to ride without spending $40,000 on a Harley trike. ---
**Author:** ![Ken001](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/43a26b/32.png) [@Ken001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ken001)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/17 "2015-06-25T13:20:37Z")
Seems to me that there is a market opportunity here. There are many older motorcyclists who have bad hips or other physical problems which make a trike an ideal choice. However the HD model and even the Spyder are expensive. I’d imagine Honda producing a mild reliable trike and selling very well. ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/18 "2015-06-25T20:08:01Z")
As my Goldwing riding co-worker pointed out, when he can’t stay up on two wheels he’s buying a [Stallion](http://www.motortrike.com/trikeThoroughbredStallion.aspx). Less than $40k as well. ---
**Author:** ![eschereal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eschereal/32/18939_2.png) [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/19 "2015-06-25T20:14:41Z")
> [@swampspruce](#): > > As my Goldwing riding co-worker pointed out, when he can’t stay up on two wheels he’s buying a [Stallion](http://www.motortrike.com/trikeThoroughbredStallion.aspx). Less than $40k as well. Wow, that is even uglier than a Spyder. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2015, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203/20 "2015-06-25T20:20:28Z")
[Clive Sinclair](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_C5) must be on the phone to his lawyer already. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-spyder-f3/723203.md?page=2)