If the Polaris Slingshot proves to be a massive hit, will others take notice? And if so, who will it most likely be? BRP? Ariel? Campagna? What do you think might be created in this battle-for-the-top and who will prevail with an affordable competitor?
I think you are right Vantage, this could start a new category and launch a segment - think original iPhone. There were other phones (T-Rex, handmade English models by the dozen) but it will take someone making a huge splash to take the market.
I wouldn't be surprised to see KTM have an upspec model.
I would also love to see Tesla build an all-electric.
The only downside I see is if legislation is passed to close the "motorcycle" loophole. That would kill the whole thing before it got traction.
I think you are right Vantage, this could start a new category and launch a segment - think original iPhone. There were other phones (T-Rex, handmade English models by the dozen) but it will take someone making a huge splash to take the market.
I wouldn't be surprised to see KTM have an upspec model.
I would also love to see Tesla build an all-electric.
The only downside I see is if legislation is passed to close the "motorcycle" loophole. That would kill the whole thing before it got traction.
Maybe, with the Elio just around the corner as well i'd expect many more trikes running around XD
the problem with trikes though is usually either. A UGLY! looking at your Corbin, and B EXPENSIVE! looking at you Trex and your more then a mustang GT price tag.
even at 20'000 the Slingshot will be expensive but not as crazy expensive as the Red and IMO a better deal then the Spyder. I would think if anyone Can AM would follow though, but a BMW or Honda trike would be sweet and plausable as well! maybe Suzuki sense they no longer sell cars in the USA it would be an option for Suzuki Powersports to start selling a car like machine
I certainly see BRP fighting back with their own version and I think Suzuki would also make sense, but they are too slow moving. Polaris already has the dealer network and economies of scale working for them. I think their timing and size is perfect for this launch.
I think the new 3 wheel roadster could be a hot category for sometime. It wouldn't surprise me to see all of the Powersports companies get behind this. It seems there would be ALOT less liability then a side by side (remember the Yamaha Rhino lawsuits) and most of them already have the components to push something out to market rather quickly.
Making a vehicle that is fun to drive and street legal is a winning combination. It takes planning to go out riding atvs/utvs because there just aren't many places around us. Being able to jump in something that provides the same level of excitement and use it every day will be awesome.
I think the new 3 wheel roadster could be a hot category for sometime. It wouldn't surprise me to see all of the Powersports companies get behind this. It seems there would be ALOT less liability then a side by side (remember the Yamaha Rhino lawsuits) and most of them already have the components to push something out to market rather quickly.
Making a vehicle that is fun to drive and street legal is a winning combination. It takes planning to go out riding atvs/utvs because there just aren't many places around us. Being able to jump in something that provides the same level of excitement and use it every day will be awesome.
That's exactly what could happen, provided the Elio and Slingshot prove lower priced 3-wheelers are able to sell like crazy. The market has potential to explode in this area. Interesting thought about Honda though, they usually don't stray too far from heritage.
I certainly see BRP fighting back with their own version and I think Suzuki would also make sense, but they are too slow moving. Polaris already has the dealer network and economies of scale working for them. I think their timing and size is perfect for this launch.
Suzuki did have the GSX-4 concept a while back 1998 i believe. it was in the second gran turismo so this thing is old... http://images.gizmag.com/hero/4189_22060584701.jpg but still very sweet! lop off a back wheel, update the style and mechanics and Suzuki could be back in business!
That would be sweet, but Suzuki can't even figure out that they are missing the boat in the Side by Side market. So I have little faith that they will move on a modern roadster.
You can put a deposit down on a pet unicorn - that doesn't mean it will ever exist.
The Elio will never come out because the company is run by people who are in way over their heads. Deadlines keep slipping, the only thing they're spending money on is marketing, and pretty soon we'll all be hearing that they've been taken over by their creditors.
I wish it was real. I really do. But, you need business acumen to get a car company rolling, not just a dream.
I think this will make BRP/Cantam step up cause they are always chasing Polaris. I would think the other powersports companies will take notice and maybe do something.
Heading out to Las Vegas for the big reveal tonight of the 2020 Polaris Slingshot. Hopefully we will get to see the new engine, verify an automatic transmission and some of the other changes. I will be taking as many pictures and videos as I can and get them posted up. Let me know if there is...
I finally got a Dyno test on my build. Chris and all the great guys at CBM in Colton Ca. Tweaked my 2017 SLR today and have it humming.
Final numbers are
265HP at the wheel and 220 pounds torque with 6 pounds of boost.
That’s with the ProCharger Supercharger,
The DDM Works high flow fuel rail...
I'm going to store SS under a carport next to my old shed where I normally park my car; want to bring car in to garage for winter. Mice frequent the shed and area despite generous applications of Tomcat mouse killer. Will use a full cover for SS and am thinking of putting Moth Ball Packets...
Was wondering if only a slingshot dealership can replace tires are does anyone use a normal tire stores..not sure if a normal tire store would have the ability to remove and replace rear wheel..thanks in advance for replies
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