Can-Am Spyder

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BRP Can-Am Spyder roadster

The Can-Am Spyder roadster is a vehicle made by Bombardier Recreational Products that was released in 2007. Similar in layout to a modern snowmobile, the Spyder uses an ATV-like chassis with a single rear drive wheel, and two wheels in front for steering. The main feature of the vehicle is a stability system or VSS that monitors the vehicle at all time and intervenes in case one of the front wheels lifts of the ground (It cuts the engine and applies the brake on the outer wheel) A team of more than 30 engineers, technicians, designers, mechanics and buyers worked full time in Valcourt, Quebec to realise this project, this combination of expertise helped create the Spyder as it is known today.

1 Features
2 Specifications
3 References
4 External links

[edit] Features

The motorcycle-like price and performance of the Spyder is combined with a significant set of safety features, such as traction and stability control, antilock brakes, and the stability of a three-wheel layout. In most US states the Spyder is licensed as a motorcycle, though it is much easier to achieve proficiency and confidence with the Spyder than with a motorcycle.

Although there are presently no saddlebags or topbox available (according to the company's web site), there is a luggage space under a "hood" at the front of the vehicle that is big enough for two helmets.

The Spyder also comes with additional convenience features such as simplified braking (front and rear brakes are both actuated by the same foot pedal), a true reverse gear, power steering, power assisted clutch, and an optional electronic automatic transmission.^[1]^[2]

[edit] Specifications

	2008^[3]
Engine
Type	998 cc, liquid-cooled, 8-valve, DOHC, V-twin
Bore x Stroke	97 mm (3.8 in) x 68 mm (2.7 in)
Carburetion	Fuel injection, multi-point EFI with 57 mm (2.2 in) throttle bodies
Compression Ratio	10.8:1
Final Drive	28/79 ratio, carbon-reinforced belt
Ignition	Electronic ignition with dual output coil
Transmission	Sequential 5-speed with transmission-based reverse SE5 available in 2008 with sequential push button transmission (400.00)
Chassis
Brakes/Front	260 mm (10.2 in) discs w/4-piston calipers
Brakes/Rear	260 mm (10.2 in) disc w/single-piston caliper
Suspension/Front	Double A-Arm w/anti-roll bar; 5.67 in (144 mm) travel with adjustable cam
Suspension/Rear	Swingarm w/monoshock; 5.71 in (145 mm) travel with adjustable cam
Tires/Front	165/65-R14
Tires/Rear	225/50-R15
Dimensions
Length	105 in (2,667 mm)
Width	59.3 in (1,506 mm)
Height	45.1 in (1,146 mm)
Seat Height	29 in (737 mm)
Wheelbase	68 in (1,727 mm)
Fuel Capacity	6.3 gal^[vague] Fuel Efficiency City/Hwy 25/33^[vague]
Dry Weight	697 lb (316 kg)
Other
Warranty	2 Years
Colors	Full Moon, Millennium Yellow
MSRP (USD)	$15,499 (Silver), $15,999 (Yellow) 15,999 (Roadster Red)