Polaris Slingshot
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Razor
Been there
Haven't seen one. I think the official rollout is July 27th. Weight to HP should be good. The GM Ecotech engine puts out about 200hp. It's odd they would still incorporate a belt in the final drive. Look forward to seeing one in person.
When I'm too old to ride......
Base price $20 K, "deluxe" model $24 K - includes backup camera (which I love on my car)
Should take corners better than most bikes - faster than most cars. Fat tires, about 180hp, less than 1800 lbs, 10 gal tank, 5 speed manual trans, 3 point seat belt, must wear helmets.
I suspect you'll be seeing these on the road in good numbers.
Base price $20 K, "deluxe" model $24 K - includes backup camera (which I love on my car)
Should take corners better than most bikes - faster than most cars. Fat tires, about 180hp, less than 1800 lbs, 10 gal tank, 5 speed manual trans, 3 point seat belt, must wear helmets.
I suspect you'll be seeing these on the road in good numbers.
redbirds_imp
Road warrior
I keep thinking it's going to rear up and turn into a mechanical dinosaur. From the rear the body looks to be stolen from a carnival ride. It will no doubt be fun but boy is it ever ugly!!! Even the new Suzuki DL1000 looks good in comparison.
zachamo_imp
First service completed
What a beast! A friend and his dad andbrother are considering a purchase together. Sportscar like experience for 20K, doesn't seem too bad... Would be fun but I wouldn't trade my CB1100 for it. Unless I could play with it for a month, sell it and buy new CB1100... No no.
Buffalorider_imp
Running like a top
It. Has. A. Steering. Wheel. :dodgy:
Motorcycles have handlebars.
Motorcycles have handlebars.
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
I'm amazed Polaris can price the base model for under $20k. Considering the competition from KTM, Morgan, and Ariel is more than double; they're going to sell a buttload of these. That's a tremendous value.
I could see buying one just to take to the autocross events. I'm sure it would win outright against anything other than a similar dedicated track vehicle.
I could see buying one just to take to the autocross events. I'm sure it would win outright against anything other than a similar dedicated track vehicle.
Elipten_imp
Road warrior
Would not a Miata be better value?
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
Absolutely, and a heck of a lot more fun to modify. One of my pals has a dedicated track MX-5 that he trailers to events, and he's always buying and installing some new toy. He makes our accessorizing look lame by comparison. He says you can build a very competent track Miata for $5k, including the cost of the starter car.Elipten_imp said:
Having said that, I suspect the Slingshot would kick the Mazda's ass with equal drivers.
Randy B
Road warrior
My issue with that is the fact that 3 wheelers are inherently unstable in corners, especially tight ones....at high speeds. I dunno.....
But I think it's uglier than sin and wouldn't get near it with a 100' pole.
I know it's not the same thing, but you get my drift. Also there was a reason that the moto companies did away with three wheeler ATVs.....roll overs.... a lot of them.
But I think it's uglier than sin and wouldn't get near it with a 100' pole.
I know it's not the same thing, but you get my drift. Also there was a reason that the moto companies did away with three wheeler ATVs.....roll overs.... a lot of them.
the Ferret
Road warrior
Dont build many 3 legged tables or chairs now, do they? Lol
Thing might beat a Miata ... Until it rains... Or until your wife doesn't want to get her hair messed up :rofl:
Hey, it's kinda like a motorcycle in that way.
Thing might beat a Miata ... Until it rains... Or until your wife doesn't want to get her hair messed up :rofl:
Hey, it's kinda like a motorcycle in that way.
The Spaceman_imp
Road warrior
There's a huge difference between 2 wheels in the front vs. two wheels in the back.
Besides, they have such sophisticated control systems now that roll-overs etc. are almost impossible. A lot of people were actually mad that the nannies on the Can-Ams preventing hooning the Spyders as much as they'd like.
Besides, they have such sophisticated control systems now that roll-overs etc. are almost impossible. A lot of people were actually mad that the nannies on the Can-Ams preventing hooning the Spyders as much as they'd like.
grover_imp
Been there
Used S2000's for the win!! Get them while they're still relatively cheap. Hands down the best car I've owned...The ferret_imp said:
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Randy B
Road warrior
Well THAT stirred up the pot a bit.....
the Ferret
Road warrior
S2000 is a cool car. Love to have one, if I were richer or more impractical. Same with the Miata, or a TR6, or a Midget, or a 59 Vette in red and white.
grover_imp
Been there
Depends on your definition of "impractical". Sure, it's only got 2 seats, but how many other sports cars weigh under 2900 lbs, have 120 hp/liter, rev to 8300, 50:50 weight distro, limited slip diff, slick 6 speed, AND have the reliability/maintenance schedule of an Accord? 52k miles on mine so far and it's yet to go to the dealership since I bought it. And I don't exactly baby it.The ferret_imp said:
Practical enough for me!
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the Ferret
Road warrior
Where do you stick the grandkids?
grover_imp
Been there
Haha...that's about 30 years more foresight than I've employed! My Grandpa had an '84 300ZX, I thought that was about the coolest thing in the world.The ferret_imp said:
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