Can Am Roadster

[Mafesto]

They have sure been advertising the heck out of these things.

What's your thoughts on them?

I think they'd be great for the chick who is more confident on one of those than a bike.
I just don't see any "cool factor" as far as it being a guys ride.
Am I a bit narrow minded here?

 

[TIM]

my wife thinks they are pretty cool.

 

[Chubby]

I think they are way overpriced for what you get . Here in Minnesota you are allowed to take you mc endorcment on these , I think that's a crock. Looked at one here 26500 for the one with rear bags and a tour pack wow .

 

[CANNONMAN]

Started on a Harley 65 in 1970 and have owned and ridden nearly everything out ther over the years. Rode one of those for 2 days last year. Let's say I was very much less than impressed. Way overpriced and underpowered. If you want one of these buy a car instead. Oh, and being able to get your cycle license on one of these I agree is a crock of s***. These are not motorcycles period.

 

[motojunkie101]

IMO, if you want to ride a bike then RIDE A BIKE! The exception being that if a person was handicapped, I think one of these would fit the bill nicely with some mods to make it work for them.

 

[xrated]

I think they are way overpriced for what you get . Here in Minnesota you are allowed to take you mc endorcment on these , I think that's a crock. Looked at one here 26500 for the one with rear bags and a tour pack wow .

Wait you can get endorsed for a two wheeled bike on one of these? Might as well let a person test out on a scooter.

 

[KSH]

I believe they will have a three wheel "Trike" restriction on there endorsement.

 

[swampwater]

UHH whats an endorsement?Swampy

I believe they will have a three wheel "Trike" restriction on there endorsement.

 

[Mafesto]

Anyway, they are spending way more promoting these things than any other bike out there.
I just don't see it paying off in sales #'s

 

[94fordguy]

Anyway, they are spending way more promoting these things than any other bike out there.
I just don't see it paying off in sales #'s

I agree... there are certainly lots of motorcycles running around with the weather warming up, but the only place I have seen any of these roadsters is on the tv. lol

 

[05900]

Saw them in West when they were new a couple of years ago. Have never seen one being ridden anywhere! Much less a "herd" of them like on tv.
At dealership one day and buddies girlfriend stated "They're gay!" Dashed his hopes all to hell!!!

 

[Mafesto]

I just wish one of the manufacturers would promote snowmobiles as heavily as BRP is promoting these clown cars.

 

[KSH]

I just wish one of the manufacturers would promote snowmobiles as heavily as BRP is promoting these clown cars.

I think if we gave them the same profit margin as those Clown cars, they would push sleds that hard.

JMO

 

[Mafesto]

My theory is that BRP has invested so heavily into the Roadster that they NEED them to catch on.
I think all of the commercial promotion is a "Hail Mary" attempt to sell enough to continue production.

I have nothing to base this on, & I may very well be wrong.

 

[HawkShot99]

I just wish one of the manufacturers would promote snowmobiles as heavily as BRP is promoting these clown cars.

A far greater % of the country can use a roadster than can use a sled.

 

[Mafesto]

Saw them in West when they were new a couple of years ago. Have never seen one being ridden anywhere! Much less a "herd" of them like on tv.
At dealership one day and buddies girlfriend stated "They're gay!" Dashed his hopes all to hell!!!

Ther's probably an owners club organization in San Francisco.

 

[05900]

Ther's probably an owners club organization in San Francisco.

Must be where they filmed the commercial.

A far greater % of the country can use a roadster than can use a sled.

I feel sorry for them.

 

[owenb2]

I demo'd one back in 08' fun esp for long trips. but i wouldn't buy one until after my second hip replacement

 

[motojunkie101]

I've seen a couple of them here on maui now. Interesting scooter, but not for me.

 

[Powderboy]

http://www.snowest.com/snowmobile-news/display.cfm?ID=3069


Looks like their selling well.