I want one
Feb. 26th, 2007 03:50 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
patgundI know many of my friends with Motorcycles are cringing at the thought, but I want one.
What one is is the Can-Am Spyder trike by Bombardier Recreational Products.
"Our Can-Am Spyder roadster is the next dimension in open-road riding," said Jose Boisjoli, president and CEO, BRP.
Describing the three-wheeler as part motorcycle and part convertible sports car, the Spyder's chassis consists of a center steel beam that Can-Am dubs "Surrounding Spar Technology," and the company claims that it has nominal weld points for greater structural integrity. Its 106-horsepower powerplant is a Rotax 990cc V-Twin liquid-cooled mill with double overhead cams. The five-speed tranny can be ordered with optional push-button shifting, and it includes a reverse gear to give the trike better maneuverability. At a claimed dry weight of 697 lbs, this will come in handy when backing out of parking spaces.
Bosch provides the Spyder's safety features that include an anti-lock braking system, a traction-control system and a stability-control system. Can-Am alleges the trike's low center of gravity enhances stability and handling. The comfort features listed by Can-Am include dynamic power steering, a digitally encoded security system, and front storage capacity of 2,685 cubic-inches.
At $14,999, the Spyder's price tag is more than a factory sportbike but less than a luxo-tourer. Color options are yellow and silver. BRP marketing plans include releasing the bike in 12 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces this fall, then extending its sales overseas to include Spain and France in 2008."
What one is is the Can-Am Spyder trike by Bombardier Recreational Products.
"Our Can-Am Spyder roadster is the next dimension in open-road riding," said Jose Boisjoli, president and CEO, BRP.
Describing the three-wheeler as part motorcycle and part convertible sports car, the Spyder's chassis consists of a center steel beam that Can-Am dubs "Surrounding Spar Technology," and the company claims that it has nominal weld points for greater structural integrity. Its 106-horsepower powerplant is a Rotax 990cc V-Twin liquid-cooled mill with double overhead cams. The five-speed tranny can be ordered with optional push-button shifting, and it includes a reverse gear to give the trike better maneuverability. At a claimed dry weight of 697 lbs, this will come in handy when backing out of parking spaces.
Bosch provides the Spyder's safety features that include an anti-lock braking system, a traction-control system and a stability-control system. Can-Am alleges the trike's low center of gravity enhances stability and handling. The comfort features listed by Can-Am include dynamic power steering, a digitally encoded security system, and front storage capacity of 2,685 cubic-inches.
At $14,999, the Spyder's price tag is more than a factory sportbike but less than a luxo-tourer. Color options are yellow and silver. BRP marketing plans include releasing the bike in 12 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces this fall, then extending its sales overseas to include Spain and France in 2008."
