BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster


The Can-Am Spyder is a three-wheeled motorcycle manufactured by Can-Am motorcycles, itself 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.

Sales

The Can-Am Spyder was officially launched in February 2007. By October 2007, approximately 2,500 units had been sold. By May 2009, 12,500 Spyders had been manufactured. Approximately 21 percent of its sales are to women. In addition, some 27 percent of Spyder owners have never previously owned a motorcycle.
In 2015, during the annual "Spyderfest" gathering in Springfield MO, the 100,000th Spyder was delivered

Features

The Spyder has traction and stability control, and antilock brakes. 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.
Except for the Ryker model, there is luggage space under the hood at the front of the vehicle. 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 transmission.

Models

There are three current model lines of Spyders as of 2020, starting at $8,500.00 USD and ranging up to $27,300 USD. Some of the lines having additional trim packages, which can result in Spyders, even in the same line, having quite a different look. Additionally, in 2018, Can-Am started producing a new lower-cost line named the Ryker. It is intended for a younger entry-level demographic and does not bear the Spyder moniker.
Discontinued Models
As of 2015, BRP offers specialty versions of the Spyder intended for Law Enforcement:
Spyder SM5
The SM5 has a manual 5-speed transmission with the standard motorcycle left-foot-actuated shifter and left-hand-actuated clutch. It is a one-down-four-up system with reverse.
Spyder SE5
The SE5 has a semi-automatic transmission, which shifts sequentially 1-2-3-4-5 and 5-4-3-2-1. There is no foot shifter or hand-clutch actuator. Instead, a paddle-shifter located on the left-hand grip at the thumb position is used to shift. Manually downshifting is optional since the transmission will automatically downshift based on RPMs as the rider decelerates. Manually upshifting is NOT optional and must be performed by the rider, since the transmission WILL NOT automatically upshift. However... NO CLUTCH operation or throttle back is needed during either shifting operation.
Spyder SM6
The SM6 is a manual 6-speed transmission with the standard motorcycle left-foot-actuated shifter and left-hand-actuated clutch. It is a one-down-five-up system with real reverse.
Spyder SE6
The SE6 has a semi-automatic transmission, which shifts sequentially 1-2-3-4-5-6 and 6-5-4-3-2-1. There is no foot shifter. Instead, a paddle-shifter located on the left-hand grip is used to upshift and downshift.

Specifications and options

Specifications of the RT, RS, and ST models
PackageSM5 TransmissionSE5 Transmission
Frame/PlatformSurrounding Spar Technology Surrounding Spar Technology
Suspension Front144 mm144 mm
Suspension FrontDouble A-Arm with Anti-Roll barDouble A-Arm with Anti-Roll bar
Power SteeringDynamic Power Steering Dynamic Power Steering
VSSABS, TCS, and SCS engineered with BoschABS, TCS, and SCS engineered with Bosch
Transmission5 Speed Manual with Reverse5 Speed semi-automatic transmission Electronic with Reverse
Drive TrainKevlar-reinforced drive belt 28/79 final drive ratioKevlar-reinforced drive belt 28/79 final drive ratio
InstrumentationDual Analog and LCDDual Analog and LCD
EngineBRP-Rotax 990 V-Twin EFIBRP-Rotax 990 V-Twin EFI
Engine2-into-1 exhaust system2-into-1 exhaust system
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Specifications of the RS, ST, RT, and F3 models
ModelRS ST RT F3
Frame/PlatformSurrounding Spar Technology Surrounding Spar Technology Surrounding Spar Technology Surrounding Spar Technology
SuspensionFront Wheelbase - 67.5 in. Front Wheelbase - 67.5 in. Front Wheelbase - 67.5 in. Front Wheelbase - 67.3 in.
SuspensionDouble A-Arm with Anti-Roll barDouble A-Arm with Anti-Roll barDouble A-Arm with Anti-Roll barDouble A-Arm with Anti-Roll bar
Power SteeringDynamic Power Steering Dynamic Power Steering Dynamic Power Steering Dynamic Power Steering
VSSABS, TCS, and SCS engineered with BoschABS, TCS, and SCS engineered with BoschABS, TCS, and SCS engineered with BoschABS, TCS and SCS engineered with Bosch
Transmission5-speed manual with reverse
5-speed automated manual with reverse 		5-speed automated manual with reverse 6-speed manual with reverse
6-speed automated manual with reverse 		6-speed manual with reverse
6-speed automated manual with reverse
TransmissionKevlar-reinforced drive belt 28/79 final drive ratioKevlar-reinforced drive belt 28/79 final drive ratioKevlar-reinforced drive belt 28/79 final drive ratioKevlar-reinforced drive belt 28/79 final drive ratio
Fuel Capacity6.6 gal. 6.6 gal. 6.9 gal. 7.1 gal.
InstrumentationPremium color digital gauge: Digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, A & B Trip odometers, gear position, engine and ambient temperature, electronic fuel gauge, clock, cruise control indicator Premium color digital gauge: Digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clockPremium color digital gauge: Digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, ECO™ mode smart assist, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clockMulti-function LCD segment/analog gauge, tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
EngineRotax® 998 cc V-twin, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle controlRotax® 998 cc V-twin, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control2010 - 2013 RT: Rotax® 998 cc V-twin, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control.
2014+ RT: Rotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control		Rotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Engine2-into-1 exhaust system2-into-1 exhaust system2/3-into-1 exhaust system3-into-1 exhaust system
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