Used Spyder For Sale - Can-Am Motorcycles - Cycle Trader (2024)

FAQs

How many miles can you put on a Can-Am Spyder? ›

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Spyder RT responds to your every command, whether touring up to 252 miles (406 km) on a single tank* or using its Rotax 3-cylinder engine for maximum acceleration on winding roads.

1. Design: The Can-Am Spyder boasts an innovative design, featuring three wheels for added stability. With its Y-shaped front layout and unique suspension system, this futuristic ride provides enhanced balance, making it inherently safer than traditional two-wheeled motorcycles.

The Spyder is easy to ride and does what it's meant to do well.

Comparing The Ryker® And The Spyder® There are many key differences between the Can-Am Ryker and Spyder. In general, the Ryker is more of an entry-level trike designed for new riders while the Spyder is more for advanced adrenaline-junkies.

It's safe to say that 10,000-15,000 miles is relatively easy to achieve, and if you take care of your investment – both in terms of upkeep, cleaning, and general use – it'll last you for many years and many thousands of miles!

How Reliable are Can-Am Spyders? Can-Am Spyders are not as reliable as standard motorcycles due to their complex designs resembling snowmobiles with an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) style chassis. They are ranked the lowest when it comes to the most reliable motorcycle brands.

Based on data from 8 vehicles, 599 fuel-ups and 84,669 miles of driving, the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6) gets a combined Avg MPG of 36.43 with a 0.41 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 12 outliers (1.96%) removed.

The Spyder puts two tires up front and a third in back, an arrangement BRP engineers argue is more stable. The Spyder is powered by a 998-cc V-Twin engine that produces 106 horsepower and 77 pound-feet of torque, enough to leave plenty of rubber on takeoff and to propel the three-wheeler to a 110 mph top speed.

When riding a Can-Am Spyder or a Can-Am Ryker you steer into the corner and lean your body weight into the corner, just like one does when riding an ATV, snowmobile or Sea-Doo watercraft. This is to lower the overall center of gravity and to maintain vehicle attitude.

Over the past couple of weeks, I found a compelling reason for trikes, specifically the 2023 Can-Am Spyder F3-T parked outside right now. It's as comfortable as a La-Z-Boy and road trips like a car, yet still gives you those feelings of freedom provided by a motorcycle.

Can two people ride a Can-Am Spyder? ›

A passenger should ONLY be carried on your Can-Am Spyder or Can-Am Ryker model if it has a specific seat for a passenger. All Can-Am Ryker models require the addition of an accessory passenger seat, some Can-Am Spyder models come standard with passenger seats and all can add one as an accessory item.

Here's a quick breakdown to help you choose: For budget-conscious riders: Choose the Can-Am Ryker. For touring comfort: Choose the Can-Am Spyder. For raw power and performance: Choose the Polaris Slingshot.

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.

Helmet requirements for a Can-Am On-Road vehicle are the same as motorcycle requirements and vary by location. Even though helmet requirements are not universal, BRP always recommends that everybody wears a helmet while riding any Can-Am On-Road model!

Can-Am's 3-wheel motorcycle drive belt is highly dependable and will typically last tens of thousands of miles. Optimal durability requires regular maintenance.

Our most commonly used loan terms are between 36 – 72 months.

The three wheel architecture of the Can-Am Spyder and the Can-Am Ryker is much safer than 2-wheel bikes in most every respect. Quite simply, the stability is far greater with three wheels instead of two. We call this the “Y-Factor”.

The Can-Am Spyder F3 can travel 252 miles on a single 7.1-gallon tank of gas, getting about 35 MPG.