Can-Am, builder of epic ATVs, Snow machines, and Seadoos, decided in 2008 to build their concept of a rider safe motorcycle, and thus the Can-Am Spyder was born. The first “backwards” trike, the Spyder is an extremely stable and safe bike that has more features packed into it than you can imagine. With a single driven wheel in the rear and two steering wheels in the front, the Spyder provides more stability than its 2-wheeled rivals. The design makes the transition to open air transportation much less intimidating for new riders and riders with physical limitations.
Even though it’s not technically a motorcycle, it is licensed as one. Most states will even let you take your motorcycle license road test on one.
The Spyder RS is the basic entry level version of the Can-Am Spyders, and although it has the fewest features of the Spyder line-up, it comes packed with some pretty awesome things. It actually has so many cool features that we decided to make a list of everything it comes with. Each Spyder model variant after the RS has everything the RS has and more.
Spyder RS Stock Features
• 100 horse power
• 80 ft. lbs. of torque
• 998cc Rotax
• Liquid cooled
• V-twin
• Electronic fuel injection
• Electronic throttle control
• Double A-arm with anti-roll bar swingarm
• SACHS Suspension
• Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel Brembo brake system
• Parking brake
• 6 twin-spoke metallic silver wheel
• Stability control (SCS)
• Traction Control (TCS)
• Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
• Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
• Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS)
• Multifunction LCD/Analog meter cluster that shows everything from what speed you’re travelling to what gear you’re in
• Small sport-style windshield, non-adjustable
• 12 gallons of storage capacity
• 5-speed transmission with reverse that comes in either a manual shift (SM5) or semi-automatic (SE5)
• Belt drive
Spyder RSS Features
• Comes with everything that the RS has
• Gas-charged FOX PODIUM shocks
• Machined carbon black wheels
• Refined front fenders with integrated LED lights
• Premium color digital gauges
• Electronic cruise control
• Two-tone coloration with RS-S Graphics
• Painted A-arms and front spoiler
• Seat has contrasting stitching
Spyder ST Features
• Comes with everything the RS has
• Gas-charged FOX PODIUM front shocks
• SACHS mono-shock in the rear
• Electromechanical parking brake
• Adjustable sport-touring windshield
• Wind deflectors
• Sport-touring seat
• Adjustable passenger floorboards
• Trailer hitch with a towing capacity of 400 lbs.
Spyder STS Features
• Comes with everything the RS and ST have
• Machined carbon black 6 twin-blade spoke wheels
• Rider floorboards (SE5 only)
• Refined front fenders with integrated LED lights
• Painted A-arms and front spoiler
Spyder ST Limited Edition Features
• All of the Spyder ST-S features plus the following
• AM/FM audio system with iPod integration cable
• Garmin Zumo 660 GPS with Bluetooth wireless technology
• 12-spoke chrome front wheels
• Chrome parts/trim
• Removable rigid saddlebags with color matched panels for 18 gallons of extra storage capacity
• Rider heated grips
• Embroidered Limited seat
• 12-volt power outlet
• Front cargo liner
• 5-speed with reverse Semi-automatic transmission only (SE5)
Spyder RT Features
• Still has all of the features of the RS model but is a bigger model with a larger motor
• 115 horse power
• 96 ft. lbs. of torque
• 1330cc Rotax
• 3-cylinder
• 41 gallons of storage capacity
• Electrically adjustable touring windshield
• Wind deflectors
• Electronic cruise control
• Ultra-comfortable with lumbar support passenger backrest
• Heated grips
• AM/FM 4-speaker Audio-system with iPod integration cable
• 6-speed manual with reverse transmission (SM6)
• 6-speed Semi-automatic with reverse transmission (SE6)
Can-Am Spyder Specs
Tires, Battery, and Spark Plug
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2008 990 GS SM5/SE5
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug DCPR9E
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2009 GS Roadster SM5/SE5
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug DCPR9E
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2010-2014 Spyder RS SM5/SE5
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug DCPR9E (2010-2012)
Spark Plug KR8BI (2013-2014)
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2013-2014 Spyder RSS SM5/SE5
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug KR8BI
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2013-2014 Spyder ST/STS
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug KR8BI
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2010-2013 Spyder RT SM5/SE5
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug KR8BI
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2013 Spyder RTS SM5/SE5
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug KR8BI
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2014 Spyder RT SM6/SE6
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug MR7BI-8
Can-Am Spyder Specs
2014 Spyder RTS SM6/SE6
Front Tires 165x55xR15
Rear Tires 255x50xR15
Battery 410922962
Spark Plug MR7BI-8