| Manufacturer | BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc.) |
|---|---|
| Production | September 2007— |
| Class | Sport-touring/roadster |
| Engine | BRP-Rotax 990 V-Twin EFI |
| Power | 106 HP @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 lb-ft @ 6250 RPM |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual with Reverse 5-Speed Sequential Electronic with Reverse |
| Suspension | Front: 144mm Double A-Arm with Anti-Roll bar Rear: Swing-arm - 145mm Monoshock |
| Brakes | BRP foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system Front: 4 piston calipers with 10.2 × 0.25 in (260 × 6.3 mm) disc Rear: Single-piston caliper with 10.2 × 0.25 in (260 × 6.3 mm) disc |
| Tires | Front: KR21 165/65R14 on 14x5 rim Rear: KR21 255/50R15 on 15x7 rim Cast aluminum wheels |
| Wheelbase | 68 in (1,700 mm) |
| Weight | 699 lb (317 kg) (dry) |
The Can-Am Spyder ("Spyder") is a Three wheeled motorcycle with 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.
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BRP Can-Am Spyder is manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc. (BRP), a privately held powersports manufacturer headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec Canada.[1] BRP's portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude outboard motors, Can-Am all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, and Rotax engines and karts.[1]
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2007
The Spyder has traction and stability control, and antilock brakes.[6] In most US states the Spyder is licensed as a motorcycle. In California and Delaware only a regular driver's license is required—however, helmet laws apply in California as they do for all motorcyclists.
There is a luggage space under a "hood" at the front of the vehicle. Saddle bags,[7] top boxes and other accessories for the Spyder are also in existence.
The Spyder also has front and rear brakes which are both actuated by the same foot pedal, a true reverse gear, power steering and an optional electric shift transmission.[8]
Spyder SM5 The SM5 is 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 real reverse.[9]
Spyder SE5 The SE5 is a semi-automatic transmission, which shifts sequentially 1-2-3-4-5 and 5-4-3-2-1. There is no foot shifter. Instead, a paddle-shifter located below the left hand-grip is used to up-shift and down-shift. Simply use your thumb to push the paddle forward to up-shift, and use your index finger to pull the paddle backward to down-shift. Note the Spyder's computer will automatically down-shift for you when the engine speed drops below 2,500 RPM. To engage Reverse, pull the paddle backward and press the R (Reverse) button.[10]
Specifications and Options
| Package | SM5 Transmission | SE5 Transmission |
|---|---|---|
| Frame/Platform | Surrounding Spar Technology (SST) | Surrounding Spar Technology (SST) |
| Suspension Front | 144 mm | 144 mm |
| Double A-Arm with Anti-Roll bar | Double A-Arm with Anti-Roll bar | |
| Power Steering | Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) | Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) |
| VSS | ABS, TCS and SCS engineered with Bosch | ABS, TCS and SCS engineered with Bosch |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual with Reverse | 5 Speed Sequential Electronic with Reverse |
| Drive Train | Kevlar reinforced drive belt 28/79 final drive ratio | Kevlar reinforced drive belt 28/79 final drive ratio |
| Instrumentation | Dual Analog and LCD | Dual Analog and LCD |
| Engine | BRP-Rotax 990 V-Twin EFI | BRP-Rotax 990 V-Twin EFI |
| 106 HP @ 8500 RPM 77 lb-ft @ 6250 RPM |
106 HP @ 8500 RPM 77 lb-ft @ 6250 RPM |
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| 2-into-1 exhaust system | 2-into-1 exhaust system |
BRP has recalled 9,932 of the 2008 and 2009 Can-Am Spyder for steering adjustments.[11]