Can-am Spyder

Hey guys, I have just registered to ride the Can-am Spyder next Sunday. So I'll have a good review up with pics, but probably a video.
But in the mean time here is a video of it I found.

What is this actually? ATV kind of vehicle or a bike with 2 wheels?

Its a reverse trike, meaning that the 2 wheels are at front with the rear being like a normal bike. Google it.
Have fun Zal!

I'm hearing and seeing this thing for first time.
Would like to read its review.

RoadRocket

Ya this is a tricycle bike. Its quite cool, it doesn't lean or anything into a turn.

Here are some pics of the bike. I haven't taken them. This bike has a 1000cc V2 engine which give 106 HP.
Its got ABS, EBD, traction control, something that help all wheels stay on the ground and not lift when turning. All it needs now is airbags.
The cost in Aust/nz is $30000 + For that price I'll have a 1098. :)

wow looks awsome. waiting for the review

is it like desert bikes(ATV)?
Need license of a 3 wheeler to drive it?

looks interesting but will it be comfortable driving on the streets of india?

napster wrote:looks interesting but will it be comfortable driving on the streets of india?

I feel its completely impracticable for a country like India, Only people with big farm houses can use it. :)

VT

You need a car license to drive it. And its allowed on the road.

waiting to hear your review and experience with some cool pics zal.

When have you planned to drive it?

Post the review soon buddy...lookin forward to the specs of this 1000cc beast...

Crazy cat wrote:When have you planned to drive it?

I guess he will go tomorrow.

VT

Vibhor wrote:

Crazy cat wrote:When have you planned to drive it?

I guess he will go tomorrow.

VT

Well yes the plan is for tomorrow but the weather is rather bad so it might get canceled, but I hope it doesn't

Here are some specs for it.

Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 Cylinders: 2 Displacement (cc): 998 Engine Type: V Twin

Performance

Horsepower (bhp): 106 bhp
Torque (Ft Lbs): 77 lbs
Redline RPM: N/A RPM


Exterior

Body
Material: Plastic
Frame:
Steel
Hand Grip Material:
Rubber




Transmission

Number
Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Brands:
N/A
Transmission Types:
Manual


Instrumentation

Speedometer: Standard
Tachometer: Standard
Fuel Level Warning: Standard




Wheels

Rear Wheel
Diameter: 15
Front Wheel Width (in):
5
Rear Wheel Width (in):
7


Bags & Storage

Tank Bag: N/A
Saddle
Bag(s): Not Available
Lockable Storage:
Standard




Tires

Front Tire
Speed Rating: N/A
Rear Tire Speed Rating:
N/A
Tire Brand: N/A


Fuel Economy

US MPG
(City): N/A
US MPG (Combined):
N/A
US MPG (Hwy): N/A




Brakes

Front Caliper
Pistons: 4
Rear Caliper Pistons:
1
Rear Brake Rotor Width (mm):
6


Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Brand: N/A
Front Suspension Type: Independent Double
A-Arm
Rear Suspension Type: Twin Sided
Swing Arm




Seats

Seat Height
(mm): 737
Seat Material:
Vinyl
Seat Type:
One-Piece


Other Specs

Fuel
Capacity (gal): 6.6
Number Of Speakers:
N/A
Adjustable Handlebars: Not
Available

wow cool... do post the review of this.

So Zal, Did you drove it today?

VT

Ya I did go and drive it. I'll write the review up soon and post the videos. It was great fun

wow thats great. waiting for the review. this thing looks very interesting to me.

Here is an exclusive review, possible one of its first in India about the Can-am
Spyder that I was trying out.



Exterior


Right where to start? How about at the front then.. First impressions that come
to the mind is it looks like some sort of a roadster, with the front two wheels
sticking

out and the make shift like hood at the front, which really is a trunk
it looks like a car. As you walk around to the side everything changes. All of
a sudden its a

motorbike. Everything about the Can-am screams out the
motorbike, (with the exception of the front end).

The Can-am doesn't tilt into turn like a bike and because of that there are G
forces pulling you off the bike (which can be scary).



Interior
The Can-am has a very comfortable seat and is great for long rides. The position you sit in sort of like a naked bike, the handle bars are clip-on but the base being placed up quit high it gives it a naked bike like position. Dials are easy to read and simple. There are three of them, on the left is the speedometer, center is a digital screen which also displays the speed and can also displays other things like fuel and engine temperature and finally on the right there is the RPM. For some reason the RPM revs go counter clock-wise, but it didn't bother me.

Engine and Performance
The Can-am is powered by a 1000cc V twin engine, which gives 106 hp at 9000 rpm and max torque at 6000 rpm. I tested the 5 speed manual one which is works like a normal bike. The clutch is light and each shift is smooth and perfect. I never felt as if the bike was about to stall, even at very low speeds.
The Can-am holds every corner as you plow through it. The scariest thing is the g-forces pulling you out of each corner. Even with all the features like EBD and traction control I got the rear wheel spinning and my back sliding out as soon as I crossed 6000 rpm. The three disc brakes are super strong and are equipped with ABS.
From 50 kph zone to 100 kph zone I just pulled the throttle back and before I even knew I was doing 110 kph. At those high speed the bike was stable and didn't even feel as if I was doing 120 kph.

Conclusion
In conclusion would I buy the Can-am? Most likely no, at the price of $30000 you can get a Ducati 1098. But Over a big and heavy touring bike e.g Honda Goldwing I would go for a Can-am. I only wish that they would make a touring version of the Can-am......oh wait they are. I am not sure on the specs but I can only hope it is something like the Goldwing.

nice videos ZAL, i like the speedo of this spyder

Nice writing over there Zal.

Nice video and Nice pics.

Reading your review, if i'd spend that much amount on a bike, then i'd go for 1098 or in the tourer range, Fireblade.

nice video zal. that thing surely looks amazing.

Very good Review Zal.
Videos are nice too.
Are you sure its the first review in India?

RoadRocket