@@littleishninja8354 i mean i own one …. Maybe for someone who doesn’t know any better it’s fast but …. Uh … no it’s not -!: no need to be disrespectful buck … it’s not fast … i own multiple bikes and cars …. It only looks fast …. It’s slow .
These things are CRAZY FUN!!!! Highly recommend for everyone! Handling is amazing! This is not an everyday driver, its the ultimate toy. The 5 speed manual is the way to go. There's nothing like driving this and ripping through the gears. Burn out for days!!!
I’m sure it happened. I saw one of these waiting curbside pickup and I completely walked and asked what it was and about the car. I’m a cute girl and the guy tried to get my number.
Alex, real talk, excellent video and content, so worth the wait. More Alex in front of the camera TFL, please and thank you. Alex, you have an incredible career. Is your daily ride your motorcycle or do have a car? Again, excellent content Alex 🙂.
@@cashxx Its nor just the cool factor dude. A regulse Cruiser bike can cost easily 20k+. The sling is unique and fun to drive. Yes the materials are not all premium but honestly i think its worth it. I bought my 17 SLR for 18000 barely used and dont regret it one bit. They have a unique thing thats why they start at 20k. Only the highest trim is 30,000. Lamborghinis and ferraris cost 300k upwards and nobody says anything. The reliability of those cars is shit and the materials are questionable at best.
If you treat it like a motorcycle (like its classified as) then just leave it in gear and turn it off. Unless it's like a car, where it wont let you turn it off while it's in drive. I'm used to leaving my bike in 1st so it doesn't roll while on an incline, but like most bikes it wont turn on unless it's in neutral or I'm holding the clutch and brake. Dont know if this works the same way or not. The manual version might.
@@zero00044 You can't, theres no way too control the clutch. It is an automated manual transmission, it is very much an automotive transmission, nothing like a bike.
I lost it when he just straight up picked up the transmission controller out of the center console like it’s connected to nothing 😂. That’s kind of unexcusable for $30k, but idk it might be worth it for the chicks 👀
Ask any Slingshot owner... Poor build quality is the norm for these things... Not only are they built to travel trailer standards, they depreciate like travel trailers.. Long term reliability is terrible.. Its worth $10,000 max for the top tier model. $30,000-$35000 is a joke.. Very honest and well done video..
I’ve had my slingshot for maybe 3 years. I bought it used. This year we replaced the original battery from 2015. Had no trouble on the 1400 mile trip I just got back from.
@@joycebricker3814 was considering getting one possibly as a semi daily driver since it’s warm down in Georgia. What kind of issues aside from the battery have you ran into?
@@carpathia3882 the battery was the original 2015 battery we replaced it in November 2021. It was tough to replace because of where it is and the corrosion. I rode 1400 miles, to Florida. We’ve owned this 3 or 4 years, we don’t drive it daily but we’ve had no mechanical issues.
They’re asking waaaaay too much for this thing. It’s not a car but priced like one. I also wish Honda made something similar, that would be a quality product!
Cool that it is a Polaris engine. Bout time they use their own. Chick magnet? LOL. 1 seat for them and they do like it. Guess I should reconsider buying 1 and living in a year round driving state. lol. I dig your take on what it is really like to drive. Glad you mentioned why you were wearing a helmet. lol. Had to edit my comment about that. :). Great review.
Specialized motorcycles (dirt bikes, snowmobiles, jet skis) have been very successful because they have a purpose. The Slingshot doesn't have a real purpose beyond announcing "look at me" to other travelers. By far my favorite part of motorcycles is shifting. Take that away and it is half the fun.
I have a slingshot with a 5 speed . Its great. I drove it 1400 miles from the my home in the Midwest to my winter home in Florida yes people stared cause it snowed one day it was 45 degrees. It did warm up I’ll have it there in january to drive the coast. I tried to rent one last year it was over 100 miles and 200.00 a day.
I think it’s worth the price I mean it’s a sweet ride. RzRs cost roughly the same if not more. Just wish it was faster. My CBR 500 is about the same speed, so not impressed by the engine which is definitely a kill shot for me..
Okay quick question how do you stop ppl from trying to steal it😭😭 there’s literally nothing stopping ppl it’s no door and push to start where is the protection???
That's ridiculous how they want to put the automatic in there why even have an auto that's crazy it's meant to have fun a feel the car and the manual should be the way to go.
Why not have both? Whats the issue? If they have manual and automatic then you would just choose which one you want. Seems like that would be a thing everybody would like.
Not knocking your riding skills but having a passenger on the back and their weight distribution is much less prevalent on heavier bikes, my bagger weighs 830lbs by its self and unless shes 130lbs or heavier I dont even notice them on the back
This may be a silly question but it has the buttons for the transmission, if you were to be driving and say something was the hit the button into reverse would it shift or is there something preventing it like a clutch?
It's a manual transmission with a clutch and both are operated by a computer. The computer won't let you shift into reverse while you're driving. It's the same transmission and clutch as the manual, just with computer controlled modules bolted on. For 2021 they have shift paddles on the steering wheel. Source: I work at the plant in Huntsville, AL where they're assembled and I verified that with a quality auditor.
“Best chick magnet” I live in destin Florida and they rent these out along the beach all the time and i’ve only seen a couple women that liked it. It’s mostly dudes that are 45+ years old that have never owned a motorcycle that love these things
I love my slingshot, love it, but I do 100% agree that's it very overpriced, I have a 2023 R 5 Speed manual, and I have a few complaints such as it feeling really cheaply built and the HeadUnit being utter crap, with a really shitty cpu. My backup camera used to be 60 Fps and is now 24 Fps with an Update, I wish I could go back to the previous sytem update
Because then it would be regulated as a car. The 3 wheels makes it fall under the Autocycle category, thus it only has to adhere to motorcycle regulations.
Ok are we that far off these days. Calling this a motorcycle is a joke. I LOVE riding and have for 40 years. My kid could drive this I’m a pinch, but she could never ride my motorcycle in a pinch because she can’t ride a motorcycle..... huh I did smoke some good shit so I may be off. Nice presentation of .... of .....a motorcycle 😂
So, I dont have my license yet, but i was thinking about what vehicle i would want to be my first car, and i want to ask; can the slingshot (with excursion top) keep you dry from the rain and is it a good first vehicle? edit: i want to mention it isnt gonna be the first vehicle i drive because i have driven an offroad go-kart
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Excellent video Alex!!...fast machine..looks expensive..$$$.. thanks Alex!!☺️
It’s definitely not fast …
@@littleishninja8354 i mean i own one …. Maybe for someone who doesn’t know any better it’s fast but …. Uh … no it’s not -!: no need to be disrespectful buck … it’s not fast … i own multiple bikes and cars …. It only looks fast …. It’s slow .
These things are CRAZY FUN!!!! Highly recommend for everyone! Handling is amazing! This is not an everyday driver, its the ultimate toy. The 5 speed manual is the way to go. There's nothing like driving this and ripping through the gears. Burn out for days!!!
I rented one for a day , it was a manual, most fun I’ve ever had on the road
“So many blondes pulling up next to me talking to me..”
I’ll take “things that didn’t happen” for $400.
It probably happened once
The answer is …… a DAILY DOUBLE
I’m sure it happened. I saw one of these waiting curbside pickup and I completely walked and asked what it was and about the car. I’m a cute girl and the guy tried to get my number.
That’s not that hard to believe.
This thing is a head turner, don't project your insecurities
I work at Polaris and I am one out of a few that puts the motors together they're very small but all and all them slingshot can get up and go.
Great review, but you summarized the Slingshot really well - "Rent one to have fun for a day" and that seems to sum it up.
Yeah they’re fun… i own one but it’s a car…. It’s not really fast
Alex, real talk, excellent video and content, so worth the wait. More Alex in front of the camera TFL, please and thank you. Alex, you have an incredible career. Is your daily ride your motorcycle or do have a car? Again, excellent content Alex 🙂.
Need more Alex videos. He’s great
I very much agree.
Alex needs to do more videos. Great presence and superb presenting.
Should start at 15k. Way over priced at 30k+
Inflation
No. Its a Unique vehicle. Just becsuse you cant afford one doesnt mean it should be cheaper
@@diznutz5110 Just because because it looks cool doesn't mean it's premium! It's a tube frame and plastic. Don't see 30+k there sorry!
@@cashxx Its nor just the cool factor dude. A regulse Cruiser bike can cost easily 20k+. The sling is unique and fun to drive. Yes the materials are not all premium but honestly i think its worth it. I bought my 17 SLR for 18000 barely used and dont regret it one bit. They have a unique thing thats why they start at 20k. Only the highest trim is 30,000. Lamborghinis and ferraris cost 300k upwards and nobody says anything. The reliability of those cars is shit and the materials are questionable at best.
You can get a used manual one for about 15k... like a 2015 model
First time seeing your video , excellent. I've subscribed and will be looking for more , thanks 😊
Alex you should make more of those "cool or crap" videos with car related products!
I can see a lot of people leaving not pulling the parking brake
If you treat it like a motorcycle (like its classified as) then just leave it in gear and turn it off. Unless it's like a car, where it wont let you turn it off while it's in drive. I'm used to leaving my bike in 1st so it doesn't roll while on an incline, but like most bikes it wont turn on unless it's in neutral or I'm holding the clutch and brake. Dont know if this works the same way or not. The manual version might.
@@zero00044 You can't, theres no way too control the clutch. It is an automated manual transmission, it is very much an automotive transmission, nothing like a bike.
Yeah it would be really sweet if you had a super single semi truck tire back there
Yeah, does one need to subscribe to auto delivery once a month of a rear tire for this thing?
I lost it when he just straight up picked up the transmission controller out of the center console like it’s connected to nothing 😂. That’s kind of unexcusable for $30k, but idk it might be worth it for the chicks 👀
Someone broke that shit ... Mine is rock solid
You ain't getting chicks in this. Maybe dudes asking you about it but cars don't get girls unless it's an expensive supercar
@@snotellekS And good for that. The last type of chick a dude needs is one who is after his wealth!
@@snotellekS Nah, you got that backwards.
Chicks like unique and interesting vehicles.
Get a Lambo if you want be a dude magnet.
Renting one of these bad boys for vacation. Super excited to blast music and just enjoy life.
Hope to buy one in the near future
Ask any Slingshot owner... Poor build quality is the norm for these things... Not only are they built to travel trailer standards, they depreciate like travel trailers.. Long term reliability is terrible.. Its worth $10,000 max for the top tier model. $30,000-$35000 is a joke.. Very honest and well done video..
I agree, specially considering you can buy a Mazda Miata RF for that much.
Necrotic Reaper An excellent point!!!
I’ve had my slingshot for maybe 3 years. I bought it used. This year we replaced the original battery from 2015. Had no trouble on the 1400 mile trip I just got back from.
@@joycebricker3814 was considering getting one possibly as a semi daily driver since it’s warm down in Georgia. What kind of issues aside from the battery have you ran into?
@@carpathia3882 the battery was the original 2015 battery we replaced it in November 2021. It was tough to replace because of where it is and the corrosion. I rode 1400 miles, to Florida. We’ve owned this 3 or 4 years, we don’t drive it daily but we’ve had no mechanical issues.
Every Slingshot has Miles to empty in various readouts. You can even put it on the speedo cluster along with multiple screens on the lcd.
I plan on buying one but I'm getting an Manuel one stead of an automatic
They’re asking waaaaay too much for this thing. It’s not a car but priced like one. I also wish Honda made something similar, that would be a quality product!
I agree, or if Toyota and Yamaha teamed up again and made one.
A Honda would be incredible I think Japan already has something similar
Honda does make the best internal combustion engines ,just my opinion .
Excellent review bro. Thank you.
Cool that it is a Polaris engine. Bout time they use their own. Chick magnet? LOL. 1 seat for them and they do like it. Guess I should reconsider buying 1 and living in a year round driving state. lol. I dig your take on what it is really like to drive. Glad you mentioned why you were wearing a helmet. lol. Had to edit my comment about that. :). Great review.
Four doors more whores!
Specialized motorcycles (dirt bikes, snowmobiles, jet skis) have been very successful because they have a purpose. The Slingshot doesn't have a real purpose beyond announcing "look at me" to other travelers. By far my favorite part of motorcycles is shifting. Take that away and it is half the fun.
I have a slingshot with a 5 speed . Its great. I drove it 1400 miles from the my home in the Midwest to my winter home in Florida yes people stared cause it snowed one day it was 45 degrees. It did warm up I’ll have it there in january to drive the coast. I tried to rent one last year it was over 100 miles and 200.00 a day.
Show this video to the people that say 'The money doesn't give you happiness'
Ya Polaris making a transmission and their own motor. I see no reliability issues at all 😂😂😂
Lol I thought that two
I thought that three.
Me four lol
Me 5
Me 10 cause I know 4 more felt the same but they just don’t know how to comment 😂😂😂
just get a miata, lower price (esp if you add needed options), more practical, lower insurance, and way more reliable
And you get to have AC
You could even get a RF GT for the same cost.
I got a mx5 and its incredible
No one cares about a pis miata
Wouldn’t it be a nightmare to not have keyless entry on an open vehicle
i have owned both19/20r like the 2020 better mine is the R and the slingshot mode does shift harder and to me is way better than comfort.
Good luck renting one. I wintered in Florida left mine in Midwest in December. No one rents them you can buy them.
I rented one in Kansas city
I’m renting one for this weekend here in the south-gonna be beautiful weather!
I think it’s worth the price I mean it’s a sweet ride. RzRs cost roughly the same if not more. Just wish it was faster. My CBR 500 is about the same speed, so not impressed by the engine which is definitely a kill shot for me..
How much does it cost?In Alibaba says 1000euros
Okay quick question how do you stop ppl from trying to steal it😭😭 there’s literally nothing stopping ppl it’s no door and push to start where is the protection???
That's ridiculous how they want to put the automatic in there why even have an auto that's crazy it's meant to have fun a feel the car and the manual should be the way to go.
Traffic & hills on repeat all day in my area. I understand where you're coming from, believe me, but man that "fun" would turn into a chore here.
Why not have both? Whats the issue? If they have manual and automatic then you would just choose which one you want. Seems like that would be a thing everybody would like.
Man why do manual drivers bitch so much about automatic?
Because the market is filled with useless idiots who cant drive stick
I can't drive manual, I prefer the automatic.
Alex is great!
You and I think a lot alike!! Thank you!
Does it have a seatbelt?
Yes
When ur trying to get away with a car with a motorcycle license.
July Talk! It's been a long time... And sure beats the execution of the Slingshot. :(
They look fun that's for sure
How about trying a campagna t-rex or it's sibling model???? I would like to see a comparison between those 2 products...
Trex will crush this 🤣
“Pound feet” 😂
I could see people trolling these on a slight hill by just undoing the parking brake and walking away
Yeah, but how’s the air conditioner ?
Not knocking your riding skills but having a passenger on the back and their weight distribution is much less prevalent on heavier bikes, my bagger weighs 830lbs by its self and unless shes 130lbs or heavier I dont even notice them on the back
I want one bad bad bad 🙏🏾
Waiting for the 2021 model anyone knows when is going to be released
i wish it was more like a Plug In
Do you need motorcycle license and do you have to wear a helmet please someone answer my question
Looks like the bat mobile
This may be a silly question but it has the buttons for the transmission, if you were to be driving and say something was the hit the button into reverse would it shift or is there something preventing it like a clutch?
It's a manual transmission with a clutch and both are operated by a computer. The computer won't let you shift into reverse while you're driving. It's the same transmission and clutch as the manual, just with computer controlled modules bolted on. For 2021 they have shift paddles on the steering wheel. Source: I work at the plant in Huntsville, AL where they're assembled and I verified that with a quality auditor.
Are these road legal and tagable?
2 things.. men don't giggle and don't blame motorcycle for women not talking to you. Hahah jk ! Love the review !
UTV meets Batmobile meets Sports car
Put an S2000 engine in it.... and than it would be cool.
no keep that in s2000s this thing doesn't deserve a heart like that
I peeped the ridge wallet. I got the same one lol
I might buy one
I wonder if this guys ever ridden a motorcycle
I think I heard him asking if 300 ninjas count😂
Slingshot, although looking cool, still appears to be definitely not worth the price.
Is a helmet required to wear In California
Another dream car added to my list😂
Haha good one
@@KyleHurd lol
I'm getting one!!
Does it have a trunk?
this is my fav one of my cars!
Will the glove box fit a pistol?
Lol yeah, large enough for a helmet
32000 😱 NO. FOCKING. WAY.
203hp in what looks like an incredibly light vehicle, and it only does 7+ sec 0-60 ????!!!
Agreed man. 100%.
Ain’t no way!
Too expensive!
You can get real cars or real motorcycles for those prices!
what to do when it rains
If only they had one more wheel. (I know why they don't) why can't just have cool little kei cars like they do in Japan?
Considering the outlandish price I would call it a piece of crap. Back when they were 15k it was questionable but now it’s just way over priced.
Belt driven back drive is not good, better to have two weal drive in the front.
This is essentially a sexy buggy
The 2022 needs a park button
Basically a glorious go kart ?
what i like with it is the extra protein you will ingest while driving it without a helmet.....
“Best chick magnet”
I live in destin Florida and they rent these out along the beach all the time and i’ve only seen a couple women that liked it. It’s mostly dudes that are 45+ years old that have never owned a motorcycle that love these things
Someone with a lot of money to spare should customize a slingshot polaris to be batman themed so it looks even more like a batmobile
What do you mean keyless entry? That thing doesn’t have a roof or windows 😂
Lol, I guess he meant it was "keyless entry" by default since it doesn't have a door
You need to test a Vanderhall edison, it's really a nice trike and an EV to boot
The EV bit actually kills it for me...
I love my slingshot, love it, but I do 100% agree that's it very overpriced, I have a 2023 R 5 Speed manual, and I have a few complaints such as it feeling really cheaply built and the HeadUnit being utter crap, with a really shitty cpu. My backup camera used to be 60 Fps and is now 24 Fps with an Update, I wish I could go back to the previous sytem update
Why not put 4 wheels & make like a Car!? Its weird to see.. Its more looks like tempo/taxi/Rickshaw in Bangladesh / India
Because then it would be regulated as a car. The 3 wheels makes it fall under the Autocycle category, thus it only has to adhere to motorcycle regulations.
It looks like a tadpol corvette
Ok are we that far off these days. Calling this a motorcycle is a joke. I LOVE riding and have for 40 years. My kid could drive this I’m a pinch, but she could never ride my motorcycle in a pinch because she can’t ride a motorcycle..... huh I did smoke some good shit so I may be off. Nice presentation of .... of .....a motorcycle 😂
why not just buy a Miata?
Cool
@ 15k your at a price of a new lifted golf cart ,this has a little more tech in it lol
A black man's favorite toy the slingshot lol
Hey may I drive your slingshot please
They should have used a Toyota engine and transmission
Looks like something batman would drive
That is an extremely expensive toy for all of the drawbacks.
Do you remember the T-rex?
So, I dont have my license yet, but i was thinking about what vehicle i would want to be my first car, and i want to ask; can the slingshot (with excursion top) keep you dry from the rain and is it a good first vehicle?
edit: i want to mention it isnt gonna be the first vehicle i drive because i have driven an offroad go-kart
0-60 in 4.9? 🤔
Exactly
How many times are you guys going fo review this pos
Millennial's Batmobile
just get a miata or s2k...:D
The way he pulled that handbrake is cringe af
7 seconds?? My Civic is faster. For such a light looking vehicle, that’s disappointing.
0-60 in 7 seconds is so slow. Not worth