Damn, I was hoping it would have been Grand Touring Automobiles in TO. Never have I encountered a more pretentious, pompous, disagreeable dealership.

I see your trumpets and raise you variable-length intake runners. And yes, it's also a rotary.

The correct answer is "fuck all" but they at least look purposeful.

Being a seasoned rider, and as much as I hate bicyclists, I'm still willing to say this one is totally the motorcyclist's fault. That video is my new go-to example for target fixation. Remember kids, look where you want to go, not what you are trying to avoid.

We've had carbon fibre wheels available for motorcycles for years.

That price is stupendously low. You could part out a quarter of the thing and make a profit. Somebody should buy this, pronto. Hoon it a bit if it is driveable then make back your investment in no time. Maybe turn a profit.

Y'all ain't from round here, is ya?

Everyone seems to be forgetting the bottom line - that cars have gotten absurdly expensive and their purchase price is, relative to income levels, the highest its ever been. It used to be that cars were cheap, and financing was expensive. That was smart. Now we are doing the exact opposite.

What about the various sub species? Fastest four door, fastest wagon, fastest truck, etc. MB 300SEL 6.3 and the like, the supercars of their respective categories.

I'm seeing a trend towards anything wedge-shaped.

I had heard through the grapevine that he had mechanical problems and just gave up on the bike and hung it on the wall instead of fixing it. Which sounds ridiculous and childish, but entirely possible. They can be a real headache to keep on the road sometimes. Ask me how I know. People are apt to make comparisons to…

As a long time 916 owner, whenever I see that goddamned pic of the smug asshole with a perfectly complete 916 hung on his wall I want to reach through the internet and punch him in the dick. They are superb bikes and are made to be ridden, not admired in the living room of some rich asshole. I can understand winter…

Notice I said "equivalent" bike. No sense in comparing it to a Superbike. But against a decent sport tourer... That would be interesting, and hilarious to watch. Bonus points if bike carries a passenger.

I wouldn't dismiss the handling so quick. Three big contact patches are a distinct advantage over two skinny ones... I think someone should do a trackday grudge match between a Spyder and an equivalent bike and see how things go.

Problem is the Spyder fills a niche... That is distinct from traditional motorcycle buyers. Most of us riders wouldn't touch one, and most people who go from 2 wheels to the Spyder speak of the unusual handling characteristics that don't match what we are used to. Kind of like driving a sidecar hack (no…

“Jeff, the head BMW/ex-British twin mechanic, stepped outside to look at my bike, wiping his hands on a rag. I told him about my trip and asked if there was anything special I should do, outside of regular maintenance, to prepare the bike for a 4000 mile trip.

Correct me if I'm wrong - but did we ever get the Maserati Ghibli II and Shamal? Cause I like those, and I've never seen them in the USA. Always reminded me of a grown up, slightly 'roided Integrale.

The best description I ever heard was in one of the major rags, in a review of a VQ Altima - "If you could squint your ears, you'd swear it sounded like a V12"

A sporty motorcycle. It will force you to be situationally aware and focus on your inputs. You will experience mind-blowing performance that you never would be able to afford on four wheels.