CAN AM SPYDER ROADSTER NOW AVAILABLE IN THE UK |
||||||||||
Kimi Räikkönen's Can-Am Spyder roadster draws crowds at the Helsinki Motorcycle Show
Helsinki, Finland, February 26, 2009 – Kimi Räikkönen, Formula One Scuderia Ferrari super pilot is famous for his ice cold racing strategy. |
||||||||||
Winner of the 2007 Formula One World Drivers' Champion, the "Iceman" is cool, calm, and performance-driven. A regular Lynx snowmobile rider, "Iceman" now adds the V-Twin 990cc three-wheel Can-Am Spyder roadster to his fleet of custom made vehicles. From January 29 to February 1, 2009, visitors at the Helsinki Motorcycle show of the event snapped up the opportunity to take photos of the always popular vehicle; especially with the "Iceman's" personal touch added to its already sleek design. Since the Spyder roadster was first unveiled in 2007, it has been a hot topic the world over amongst powersports enthusiasts, open-road newcomers and media alike. Testimony to the products' design, engineering and performance is solid when a Formula One pilot decides he wants to own one. |
||||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
|||||||||
![]() |
||||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
|||||||||
![]() |
![]() |
|||||||||
2 years parts and labour warranty on all spyders 2 years Can Am European Road Assist Spyders can be driven on a full UK Car Driving licence. If you only have a Motorcycle licence it must be a B1 licence to ride a Can Am Spyder. |
||||||||||
CAN AM SPYDER SILVER | ||||||||||
CAN AM SPYDER RED | ||||||||||
|
||||||||||
CAN AM SPYDER SPECIFICATIONS/ Engine / / Drive Train / / Electric Equipment / / Geometry / / Tires & Wheels /
|
/ Brakes / / Safety & Security / / Vehicle Dimensions & Weights / / Features & Main Options / |
|||||||||
|
||||||||||
Article reproduced with the kind permission of Tim Clark |
||||||||||
It was February 2007 in San Diego when BRP first introduced the Can-Am Spyder, a hi-tech, three-wheeled vehicle with a bit of a twist - two wheels in the front, one in the rear. For decades, custom three-wheeled trikes have been available with powerplants ranging anywhere from Harley-Davidson Twins to small block V-8s, but these trikes have always sported a single front wheel with two trailing and a reputation for not being the best handling machines. Enter the Can-Am Spyder, a revolutionary direction for three-wheeled transportation. It doesn't take but a few miles in the cockpit of this testosterone-laden chariot to quickly realize that the characteristics of two-wheeled motorcycles are not apparent. Yes, the Can Am Spyder sports a pair of handlebars, and yes, there is a twist throttle - but after that you'll find the Spyder Roadster to be in a class of its own. Previous articles have claimed that the riding experience falls somewhere between a motorcycle and a convertible sports car; I would say it's more like a cross between an ATV and a snowmobile - but with asphalt underneath you. The SE5 Sequential Electronic Five-Speed is a semi-automatic transmission shifted via your left thumb and forefinger, similar to the Yamaha FJR1300AE. The SE5 version has no shift or clutch lever and takes only a few minutes to understand the simplicity of how it works. The amazing feature of the Spyder SE5 is not only how it up-shifts through the five speeds but how it automatically downshifts for you. Once the engine trickles down to the 2500 rpm range, the SE5 automatically starts grabbing gears and by the time you reach that stop sign, you are already in first. Call me lazy, but I found this to be a great feature... You can also manually downshift by easily pulling in on the shift paddle with your forefinger. Where's The Power Come From? Can-Am also claims the Spyder accelerate from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds.and is governed to a top speed of 110mph.This is the same basic engine found in the superbike series and they pump out 200hp ,so there's something for the very brave to play with. My experience was in the pouring rain on a Texas freeway at 85 mph with plenty of throttle left to easily surpass the 100 mph mark. Overall the engine feels very strong throughout the entire band. Both the electronic and manual shift easily glide through the five-speed gearbox with a solid performance and plenty of power. The exhaust is a 2-into-1 system that amplifies a substantial but subdued sound without much limitation on the performance. Can-Am does have an alternative slip-on exhaust that pumps up the horsepower another 4 ponies and kicks out a classic sound for those looking for a little edgier appearance and performance.
It is so cool... Just pull into any parking lot, pull on the reverse lever, push down another gear and back right into your spot. The SE5 version is even easier - push the "R" button and start backing up. Dang, I must be getting old! You have to remember, the Spyder Roadster weighs in at about 700 lbs so the reverse becomes a must-have feature. Let's Talk About The Backbone Two wheels in the front, one in the rear... This thing must handle like Fred Flintstone's Brontosaurus. No! Even Wilma would be right at home peddling the Spyder through its paces. You see, the engineers at BRP have created what they call the VSS (Vehicle Stability System), a control system they developed in conjunction with Bosch (a German-based leader of technology - check them out on the web at www.bosch.com). 3- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) - helps you maintain control of the vehicle while braking, no matter how quickly you need to come to a stop. Fred used to wear out the bottom of his feet but with the Spyder, sensors monitor the rotation of all three wheels independently and help the rider maintain control steer through any adverse situation. What's Left? Cargo: Just like the old VW bugs, the Spyder has a storage trunk in the front which allows you to carry 35 lbs of whatever you need to take to where ever you are going. Plenty of space for a week-long cruise. Warranty: Top to bottom. Front to rear. Soup to nuts. The Spyder comes with a 2-year warranty excluding only "wear" parts like the brakes and the rear tire you left all over your neighborhood. Conclusion A few hours on the Spyder will tell you it is a lot of fun and easy to ride, especially with the SE5 version. Our plan now is to take one for a long cruise. There is no better way to understand the pros and cons of a bike - or Roadster - than to spend some serious time with it. Stay tuned.
|
||||||||||
CAN AM HISTORY |
||||||||||
The Can Am Spyder Roadster is a three-wheeled motorcycle two wheels in the front, one in the rear. The Can Am Spyder is manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products, Inc . BRP's portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude outboard engines, Can-Am all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, and Rotax® engines and karts. Vehicle History 1996 * At BRP’s Annual Design Forum in 1996, Denys Lapointe, BRP’s vice president of design and innovation, initiated the project. 1998 * BRP presented a preliminary business case with the “P0” Spyder prototype to board members and key stakeholders at a private track in Georgia. It was then that BRP decided to invest in the prototype and dedicate full design, engineering and marketing resources to the project. 2006 * In December 2006, the first spy photo of the Can Am Spyder roadster was published online. The vehicle was spotted near Deal's Gap. 2007 * On February 9, 2007, BRP officially unveiled the Can Am Spyder roadster to dealers, customers and media. 2008 * In September, BRP completed its North American Spyder roadster dealer expansion. The Can-Am Spyder Roadster features a Vehicle Stability System (VSS) designed in conjunction with Bosch. The VSS increases the rider’s stability and control. The system continuously analyzes the motion and forces as they relate to the Spyder’s stability and will intervene as necessary to assist the rider in keeping the vehicle under control. The Spyder’s VSS includes: * Anti-lock Braking System The Spyder Roadster's Dynamic Power Steering will vary power assistance based on speed, rider input, and road conditions.
Spyder SM5 The SM5 features a transmission similar to that of a traditional motorcycle, with a left-foot-actuated shifter and a left-hand-actuated clutch. It is a two-down-four-up system, with a transmission-based reverse as a sub-gear below first gear. Spyder SE5 The SE5 Spyder roadster offers a semi-automatic transmission that allows the rider to up-shift and down-shift with the press of a button (thumb and index finger activated). |
||||||||||
|
||||||||||
Phone The
Jetworks Order Hot-Line: 01227 771 831 |
||||||||||
Unit
48-49 John wilsonbusiness park Whitstable Kent CT5 3QT |
||||||||||
ABOUT US | ||||||||||