I have ridden cruisers, sportbikes....and now, I am getting a "new-to-me" 2009 Spyder GS. Might be older but still turns heads. Getting it tomorrow!!!!

As usual, most folks who leave negative comments have never spent any time on a Sypder. I have a Spyder and a motorbike so I've got the best of both worlds. I can honestly say that my RS is just as much fun as any motorbike I've ever had. In fact in most cases it's more fun simply because of its balance and wow factor. The quality of this machine is excellent and I'm happy I bought it. It doesn't matter what machine you drive, I think some bikers are just narrow minded. Harley Vs Japanese bikes etc just enjoy your ride and hit the road!

Just a little late to the party as now is the time for me. Thank you for the review, very much appreciated, wishing you health & happiness !!

It would be pretty cool if you could do a follow-up of your spyder journey as they have evolved over these ten years.

We just got one of these for a bit of fun in winter, it doesn't replace a sports bike but when they're tucked up for the bad winter moths we hop on this and doesn't matter how much grit is on the road.

I rode two wheels for 37 years, five different motorcycles, before going to the Spyder. This is not "A bike with training wheels" as one idiot put it. It's a different riding experience, and definately a great solution for older riders or those with disabilities.

I love this and can't wait to get one, just like he said its a more sophisticated ride

Very nice review .many thanks .just got my Rs John in the UK

great Review, very complete thanks!

Great review. Thank you ever so much. You are very talented reviewer

those have a reverse gear, sweet thing he didn't mention.

Ive owned an RT Limited 2012 for 2 years now as well as owning and riding my HD1200XL. I have had so much fun on my RT that I recently traded in my HD and purchased an RSS. YEHAAA!!! I am having even more fun with this RSS(I say RSS stands for Really Super Snotty)when I'm in a red headed Bonnie Raitt moments. Ive had HD riders tell me Spyders aren't bikes, but I believe if what ever bike is ridden makes you happy, life is good! So grin on baby!

I took mine to work the other day. I drive to 13 different locations and spend about 30 mins at each location. During my day i was stopped by 3 different people in the parking lots so they could ask me questions lol

Of course they are. They are also really fun to ride !

hey I own a 2008 can am spyder rss, & if BRM puts a hand break on the handle bars I would not buy it, I love the one break system its great! I have ridden two wheel bikes & hate the fact that the breaks are 70% in the front & 30% in rear, I have almost flipped two wheel bike because of that, I love my Spyder!

Good video my man!!! Wanted one of these since I first saw the years ago. 18,000€ here.

Ah right, thanks for the info mate really appreciate it!

Very good review

I have one and have ridden about 2,500 miles. I agree I would like to see a front brake. After 15 years on sport bikes, that is definitely one gripe. I love this thing, but it isn't a substitute for 2 wheel riding, but it's the next best thing.

cant wait...12 weeks to go and this is mine

What year would you recommend for sport touring ??? Im looking to buy one real soon and I like all the years from 2011 up

love the highs and lows of it lol... awesome video... my mom asked about it and seemed interested.. i do how ever wouldn't want her taking a turn too fast and her flip it.. cause i mean having to lean to prevent it has me going ape shit... she doesn't like the two wheels unless it's a scooter but never gotten one lol... i'm really thinking about getting her one or helping her get one...

I love it

Agreed!

My future ride it's sick I always wanted one

Thanks for the response, I saw some of these are semi-automatic. Does that mean you could have one with a full bike license that you passed on an automatic bike?

Its a unique piece for sure wouldnt mind owning one but would like to see a more sleaker version with a stronger output.

I'm 18 and hoping to get this

Finally glad to see that they put somebody experience on a spider to show that you can corner effectively stead of putting people don’t know how to ride it and then talking bad about it

I'm 17 and I want this. There's something about it that I like. I like that it brakes like a car, and I don't have to worry about it tipping over if someone pushes it. I'm not sure on what model or year I want. The Spyder caught my eye from the commercial, sorry but no 2 wheel motorcycle has dont that.

Would like to see this fast a ride in the Spyder RT model.

I used to hate the Can-Am Spyders but now it has grown on me and I want one. I can then buy a trailer and tow my motorbike to the race track :D

Looks like a decent motorbike for me. I'm considering either the Mazda RX-8 or the Can-am Spyder

Yes what's the proper speed for switching gears on the can am?

I liked it for the same reason when I saw the commercial.

Cool machine. Looks like mix of bike and snowmobile. I like both and this trike too. Now i wait for trike from Japan... Maybe Yamaha? They have in offert bikes and snowmobiles, maybe they should? Can am show us, people want vehicles like this!

Love all the gay hater comments :D if you cant afford it, dont hate it :D

Nice

Review 2014 models please!

SO do you ride it like a sled that has wheels ?

Lol I like how it says right at the end "Highs; are chicks dig it more than a motorcycle!" Perhaps seniors?

As a wheelchair guy, this is much more fun than a car or a...wheelchair!

Anyone know where this was filmed. I live in Ontario and its all straight roads here and I hate it ahhhh

Huh... this looks like a nice ride and it has two wheels in the front that means it won't fall left or right even i won't have to worry about falling off while riding it which means it looks safe. Yeah... i would love to give it a try.

The ride feels more like a high performance sports car than a motorcycle especially when you make turns,it's like being on rails. The can am rs is very stable. The element of danger is still there because you have 3 wheels instead of 4.

Love my 2012RSS!!!! So does every chic that pulls up next to me on it...plenty fast enough plus storage space....sleek and stylish...two bros dual exhaust and LEDs...u hate on that u jus plan stupid lol most negative comments from guys that never even been on one....I laugh at the hate lol

hot machine!

Eu gosto

keren

What kind of licence do you need to run this in the US? In Sweden you can either have A (bike) or B (car) to runt this, everything on 3 or more wheels you can drive legally with a car licence.

How do you test drive a generator?

If they offered it with a V-4 motor.... Like a vmax has I'd get excited for one. A v-twin motor is boring to me. Great video

U should do sea soo review

hello D.T. can i ride this amazing bike...

Point of gravity: to high! unlike the T-Rex (where you sit INSIDE the machine) you sit ON the spyder and can't maneuver from side to side like you would on a motocycle. Size : ur unprotected on a motorcycle like a spider but the motorcycle is has wide has your shoulders so its easier to insert in tight spaces in case of emergency like when there is no place to brake ...

I ride my 2 wheeler solo cause I can act like a fool on it w/o worrying my wife. However, she is always ready to ride on the can-am. This thing is still in its infancy, give it some time, I know some die hard bikers that are switching to them or just adding them to their entourage. Its just getting going, and it has found its niche. It should only grow. Dude is right though, every where we go, people always stop and look at it and question you about it, dont get that on my 2 wheeler at all.

I'll stick with my Tuono V4 Factory for now I think

The real negative is cost (especially now). The new, 2015, F3's with windshield package and backrests & such can run over $25,000... There is a bigger engine 1300+ cc's and claiming 115 HP. But the storage space got almost cut in half (in the nose cone); so if you wanted to travel a bit you'd probably have to go for the optional hard saddle bags (more dough)... I believe it is as many have already said: "...this is for those that can't shift, have balance issues, or other physical limitations". For the money I could have a Harley and a sport bike (and not take up any additional space in the garage...

are they easier and safer to ride than a normal motorcycle

I will have to correct myself; To drive the Spyder you need a car licence, or a B1 Licence (with a B1 licence you can drive three or four wheeled vehicles with an unladen weight no more than 550 kg).

So these are supposed to have automatic transmissions just like a car right? One problem I see that no one talks about is that these things are wide and would take up as much garage space as a car. You aren't going to just park it in a narrow space next to the car and against a wall. Plus you might even have to move the cars out of the driveway just to get it out to the street - if you only have a single car width driveway.

Love the sexy look, but why the crazy high price tag?

can someone explain why these things cost as much as a used 5th Gen Camaro V8? i went on cycle trader looking for a used one 2010 to 2012 and they cost 15, 16k and up just as much as the same year model Camaros. Can-ams are cool but way over priced.

i noticed that you were driving on decent condition roads. how well does this preform on older, bumpy, and cracked roads.

Re the negative comments from those who haven't owned or riden these machines. I own a 2010 RSS, a 47 Indian Chief, a 06 BMW K1200S and a 2010 SYM 125 scooter. Each machine is fun to ride depending on your mood & all draw attentention where ever we go. If it wasn't for the Spyder's semi auto gear box and trike config, my wife would not ride. They get non traditional motorcyclists on the road which is a good thing.

In California, you don't need a motorcycle license to ride one! Just do a Google for Spyder Rentals in the Bay Area. I believe CA and DE are the only two states that allow this. Obviously, California has the best riding weather and scenery :)

Is this FWD or RWD?

Are these manual

If they weren't so expensive I might consider one

No clutch??

can you drift whit this??

music???

mine averages around high 30's low 40's when im not doing any hard riding

this would only make sense to me if it was manual and put down around 200-250ish to the wheel.

I would love to buy it but for 18 thousand dollars wow not a kid friendly price tag!

if it would have 250-300hp and you it would be driftable, then it would vbe cool thing

Louie Season 3 Episode 8 sent me here.

Can anyone tell me the UK requirements to ride/own one of these?

If he likes this, the 1340 cc F3-S will blow him away.

I want one cause it's safer. How many mpg do they get?

You can ride the Spyder with either a car or a motorcycle licence.

I've had mine for 3 years. if you've ridden a sled you'd feel right at home. Remember, there is NOTHING motorcycle about a Spyder except the twist throttle so get that outta your heads before you test ride one. I can tell you that the friends I have with motorcycles will NEVER go out to ride like I do with my Spyder in the spring because of the sand on the roads. They are dead meat on 2 wheels and they know it! I ride mine all year around here in VT. After all,"it's a sled for the street!"

does it comes with speeds ? clutch ?

It's a snowmobile with wheels.

These might be fun if they had a serious motor in them and the back actually leaned.

highs: draws more attention than riding a two wheeled motorcycle naked. haha

Yup, It's what all the cool kids are doing haha

I would crash in the first corner. I'm used to turning the bars right to go left. I never realized how little power and performance these had. It would be a much cooler and more fun machine if it had a high revving 1200+cc inline 4. I'm giving thought of cannibalizing my Kawasaki ZRX1200R and using its parts to build a reverse trike or standard deltawing buggy for the streets.

Looks likes a jetski on wheels, but its a cool looking bike nevertheless.

How is being safer then a motorcycle a low?

Chicks dig it more than a motorcycle! Haha!

The f3 models don't look as sporty as the rs models.

Why are you telling that this machine is unsafe ? And I don't think it is unreliable. I rode mine pretty hard and it has never broke down. Don't rely only on what you hear, the people who don't have any problem don't talk about it.

My concern is the low mileage numbers of the Can-Am. My '02 Malibu gets better mileage than these.

I so wanna, but have zero function nor garage to keep it in.

How is "safer than a motorcycle" a low?

Ever time I see one of these I think of my wife's Kirby vacuum cleaner.

Can you drift with this?

Lows: its safer than a motorcycle LOL

i'm gonna buy this one for $23.399 dollars so nice