[arizonapaul]

http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015-polaris-slingshot-review-different-type-three-wheeler/

 

[Cameron Roberts]

That article isn't helping! I am dying to drive this thing!!

 

[arizonapaul]

So you saying the article is like reading penthouse forums lol

 

[SAINT SS]

Another ringing endorsement but nothing new.. Thanks for posting!!

 

[Ryder]

Thanks for posting. It was an enjoyable read.

Is it just me or were the reviewers given the same slick sheet to base their articles on? It feels like one article was written and everyone else just plagiarized it and changed some of the wording. Do you know what I'm saying?

 

[arizonapaul]

I do but there were some new points here on a negative note the side mirror's rattled a bit plus they confirmed it can get hot in cabin because of updraft other than that very in depth review more than anywhere else I read so far still cant wait for it.

 

[Ryder]

That's true. This article was must better than most. I guess I've scoured the web too much. I keep finding articles that feel like the same things said over and over again. Many even use the same phrases.

 

[Otter]

I subscribe to All the car magazines. WTF, where are the test reports from them? Is Polaris being anal about the SS being a motorcycle? Dumb move in the long term if so...

 

[Otter]

Reasonably good article, but mostly repeat stuff. Noticed an error about having direct injection. It's port, not direct injected.
Same BS about the roll bars supporting 5 times the weight of vehicle which is fine for compression strength. But they're not triangulated. If I do get this thing upside down at speed, will they snap off with bending load?

 

[Noah Katz]

But they're not triangulated.

The frame is also frightfully lacking in that respect, unless the body is stressed.

 

[Otter]

Hmmm.... The frame actually looks pretty good in that respect to me. Certainly way better than most roadsters/ convertibles.

 

[Tango]

I agree Otter. I am more concerned about the roll hoops snapping or shearing.

 

[Cameron Roberts]

Planning to spend time upside down?

 

[Otter]

Planning to spend time upside down?

Just thinking of Track Days :nailbiting:

 

[Cameron Roberts]

I wouldn't sweat it. Imagine the law suits if the roll bars are junk.

 

[jdskycaster]

Not sure how successful a lawsuit would be when rolling one at the track. I think you are on your own at that point.

 

[Cameron Roberts]

I'm talking in general. They would be up a creek if they made claims about the strength of the roll bars and they just shear off.

 

[StingrayHawaii]

The roll bars and frame and other features all seem a lot better than a regular typical motorcycle for protection! Remember the SS still is a motorcycle! If you want safety, get a CAGE!

I think that generally it will be much safer than the typical 2 wheeled motorcycle and still have many of the safety factors of a motorcycle, great brakes, great maneuverability and great safety equipment with sealt belts, traction control and ABS. In a minor crash it should do better than most typical bikes and in really serious truck/car/bike collision, it should do as well or better than the average bike. That may not be very good, but probably better than most 2 wheeled bikes!

I really never bought a vehicle and planned on crashing it, so you have to purchase it with the knowledge that if you want SUV or other large vehicle safety, then you should not be riding a bike, motorcycle or any other exposed vehicle.

 

[Cameron Roberts]

I ride bicycles. Constantly teasing the reaper!

 

[blackthumb]

I really wanna see the SS on Top Gear!