The Can-Am Spyder ("Spyder") is a three-wheeled motorcycle manufactured by Can-Am motorcycles, a division of Bombardier Recreational Products. The vehicle has a single rear drive wheel and two wheels in front for steering, similar in layout to a modern snowmobile. The Spyder uses an ATV-like chassis. The manufacturer refers to it as a "roadster," but in technical terms, it is more of what has been traditionally called a trike.
BRP foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system Front: 4 piston calipers with 10.2 in × 0.25 in (259.1 mm × 6.4 mm) disc Rear: Single-piston caliper with 10.2 in × 0.25 in (259.1 mm × 6.4 mm) disc
The Can-Am Spyder was officially launched in February 2007. By October 2007, approximately 2,500 units had been sold.[1] By May 2009, 12,500 Spyders (9,932 of them sold in the United States) had been manufactured.[2] Approximately 21 percent of its sales are to women.[3] In addition, some 27 percent of Spyder owners have never previously owned a motorcycle.[4]
In 2015, during the annual "Spyderfest" gathering in Springfield MO, the 100,000th Spyder was delivered.[5]
Features
Customized Can-Am Spyder
The Spyder has traction and stability control, and antilock brakes.[6] In most US states the Spyder is licensed as a motorcycle. In California, Delaware, Nevada, and South Carolina only a regular driver's license is required—however, helmet laws apply in California as they do for all motorcyclists.
All Spyder models have storage space under the hood at the front of the vehicle, referred to as a frunk.[7] Top rear dual helmet boxes and other accessories for the Spyder are also available.
The Spyder also has front and rear brakes which are both actuated by the same foot pedal, a reverse gear, power steering and an optional electric shift (clutchless) transmission.[8]
Models
Can-Am Spyder with trailer
2019 Can-Am Ryker 600
Can-Am Spyder
As of 2020, there are two models, F3 and the RT, the F3 being primarily the sport model and the RT the touring model. Additionally in 2019, Can-Am started selling a lower-cost line named the Ryker, intended for a younger entry-level demographic.
The Can-Am Ryker series is a bare-bones, less expensive "recreational" version, with feet-forward upright seating, the lowest ground-to-seat height, and a smaller 600 or 900 cc engine. There are four trim packages available for the Ryker: the 600 , the 900, the 900 Sport and the 900 Rally.
The Spyder F3 series is a "sport-cruising" version, with feet-forward upright seating. This could be compared to a Cruiser (motorcycle), where the seating is much lower to the ground. There are several trim packages available in the F3 series, such as the base model F3, the F3-S, the F3-S (Special Series), the F3-T, and the F3-Limited).
The Spyder RT series is a touring version, with integrated saddlebags and a top case. This could be compared to a Touring motorcycle. There are two Trim Packages in the RT Line, the base RT and the RT-Limited.[9]
2021 BRP introduced the Spyder RT Sea to Sky trim as their top level touring model.
Discontinued models
The Spyder RS series was a sports version, somewhat of a cross between the current F3 model and the Ryker model. The styling and seat position is more like a conventional sport bike. It was discontinued in 2016.
The Spyder ST series was a sports-touring hybrid version, with an upright seat and removable saddlebags. This could be compared to a Sport touring motorcycle. It was discontinued in 2016.
Government models
As of 2015, BRP produced specialty versions of the Spyder intended for Law Enforcement. The Spyder F3-P is a version of the F3 with Emergency Lighting, Siren, and both 12v and USB outlets for equipment, in addition to their "Quick Pursuit" ignition system. A special patrol version of the RT is also available.
Transmissions
The Spyder was formerly produced in both manual and semi-automatic transmission styles. As of the 2020 model year, all Spyder models are equipped with a semi-automatic transmission and Ryker models are equipped with fully automatic continuously variable transmissions (CVT). The manual transmissions follow the standard motorcycle design: a left-foot-actuated shifter and a left-hand-actuated clutch.[6] The semi-automatic transmission models use a paddle-shifter on the left-hand grip. The transmission is semi-automatic as it will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows, but upshifting must be manually performed by the rider (though no clutch operation is required).[10]
^"Spyder Rentals- About Us". Website. December 2007.
^"Can-Am Models webpage". can-am.brp.com. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
^"2009 Can-Am Spyder SE5 First Ride". motorcycle-usa.com. Retrieved 31 July 2009.
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The Can Am Spyder Spyder is a three wheeled motorcycle manufactured by Can Am motorcycles a division of Bombardier Recreational Products The vehicle has a single rear drive wheel and two wheels in front for steering similar in layout to a modern snowmobile The Spyder uses an ATV like chassis The manufacturer refers to it as a roadster but in technical terms it is more of what has been traditionally called a trike BRP Can Am Spyder RoadsterManufacturerBombardier Recreational ProductsProduction2007 presentClassSport touring roadsterEngineBRP Rotax 998 V Twin EFI Rotax 1330 ACE in line 3 cylinders Transmission5 speed manual with reverse 5 Speed paddle shift Electronic with Reverse 6 speed manual with reverse 6 Speed paddle shift Electronic with ReverseSuspensionFront 144mm double A arm with anti roll bar Rear swingarm 145mm monoshockBrakesBRP foot actuated fully integrated hydraulic 3 wheel braking systemFront 4 piston calipers with 10 2 in 0 25 in 259 1 mm 6 4 mm discRear Single piston caliper with 10 2 in 0 25 in 259 1 mm 6 4 mm discTiresFront KR21 165 65R14 on 14x5 rimRear KR21 255 50R15 on 15x7 rimCast aluminum wheelsWheelbase68 in 1 700 mm Contents 1 Sales 2 Features 3 Models 4 Government models 5 Transmissions 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksSales EditThe Can Am Spyder was officially launched in February 2007 By October 2007 approximately 2 500 units had been sold 1 By May 2009 12 500 Spyders 9 932 of them sold in the United States had been manufactured 2 Approximately 21 percent of its sales are to women 3 In addition some 27 percent of Spyder owners have never previously owned a motorcycle 4 In 2015 during the annual Spyderfest gathering in Springfield MO the 100 000th Spyder was delivered 5 Features Edit Customized Can Am Spyder The Spyder has traction and stability control and antilock brakes 6 In most US states the Spyder is licensed as a motorcycle In California Delaware Nevada and South Carolina only a regular driver s license is required however helmet laws apply in California as they do for all motorcyclists All Spyder models have storage space under the hood at the front of the vehicle referred to as a frunk 7 Top rear dual helmet boxes and other accessories for the Spyder are also available The Spyder also has front and rear brakes which are both actuated by the same foot pedal a reverse gear power steering and an optional electric shift clutchless transmission 8 Models Edit Can Am Spyder with trailer 2019 Can Am Ryker 600 Can Am Spyder As of 2020 there are two models F3 and the RT the F3 being primarily the sport model and the RT the touring model Additionally in 2019 Can Am started selling a lower cost line named the Ryker intended for a younger entry level demographic The Can Am Ryker series is a bare bones less expensive recreational version with feet forward upright seating the lowest ground to seat height and a smaller 600 or 900 cc engine There are four trim packages available for the Ryker the 600 the 900 the 900 Sport and the 900 Rally The Spyder F3 series is a sport cruising version with feet forward upright seating This could be compared to a Cruiser motorcycle where the seating is much lower to the ground There are several trim packages available in the F3 series such as the base model F3 the F3 S the F3 S Special Series the F3 T and the F3 Limited The Spyder RT series is a touring version with integrated saddlebags and a top case This could be compared to a Touring motorcycle There are two Trim Packages in the RT Line the base RT and the RT Limited 9 2021 BRP introduced the Spyder RT Sea to Sky trim as their top level touring model Discontinued models The Spyder RS series was a sports version somewhat of a cross between the current F3 model and the Ryker model The styling and seat position is more like a conventional sport bike It was discontinued in 2016 The Spyder ST series was a sports touring hybrid version with an upright seat and removable saddlebags This could be compared to a Sport touring motorcycle It was discontinued in 2016 Government models EditAs of 2015 BRP produced specialty versions of the Spyder intended for Law Enforcement The Spyder F3 P is a version of the F3 with Emergency Lighting Siren and both 12v and USB outlets for equipment in addition to their Quick Pursuit ignition system A special patrol version of the RT is also available Transmissions EditThe Spyder was formerly produced in both manual and semi automatic transmission styles As of the 2020 model year all Spyder models are equipped with a semi automatic transmission and Ryker models are equipped with fully automatic continuously variable transmissions CVT The manual transmissions follow the standard motorcycle design a left foot actuated shifter and a left hand actuated clutch 6 The semi automatic transmission models use a paddle shifter on the left hand grip The transmission is semi automatic as it will automatically downshift as the vehicle slows but upshifting must be manually performed by the rider though no clutch operation is required 10 See also EditMicrolinoPolaris SlingshotNobe GT100Elio MotorsThree wheelerReferences Edit Tricycles for adults target safety conscious Nearly 10 000 Can Am Spyders recalled over faulty steering autoblog com Retrieved 2012 09 11 REVIEW Can Am Spyder RS S womenridersnow com Archived from the original on 2014 04 13 Retrieved 2012 09 11 Taylor III Alex 2012 07 30 Three wheeled bikes for big boys money cnn com Retrieved 2012 09 11 BRP Sells Its 100 000th Can Am Spyder a b 2008 Can Am Spyder GS Roadster SM5 motorcycle usa com Retrieved 2009 07 31 Can Am Spyder F3 3 wheel motorcycle models Can Am On Road can am brp com Retrieved 26 May 2020 Spyder Rentals About Us Website December 2007 Can Am Models webpage can am brp com Retrieved 26 May 2020 2009 Can Am Spyder SE5 First Ride motorcycle usa com Retrieved 31 July 2009 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Can Am Spyder BRP Can Am Spyder amp Can Am Ryker BRP On Road 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