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2011 Can-Am Spyder RS-S

There's nothing ordinary about the way it looks. Or the way it rides, for that matter. With its Rotax® 990 V-Twin engine, its advanced Vehicle Stability System (VSS) and unique, three-wheeled stance, the 2011 Can-Am Spyder RS-S roadster offers a bold, new way to experience open-road freedom.




2011 Can-Am Spyder RS Features

New for 2011:

New coloration: Pure Magnesium Metallic and Pearl White with color-matched side panels.

Improved anti-vibration system reduces overall chassis feedback for a better riding experience.

New Spyder RS-S distinctive styling package, offering exclusive two-tone coloration, painted front spoiler and A-arm covers, carbon-black aluminum parts, double 6-spoke black front wheels and stitched seat skin.



The Spyder RS-S package offers all the standard Spyder RS features, PLUS:


Black 6 double-spoke front wheels
• Two-tone coloration
• Painted front spoiler and A-arm covers
• Carbon-black aluminum parts
• RS-S graphics
• Stitched seat
• Transmissions available: SM5 – 5-speed manual with reverse OR
SE5 – 5-speed semi-automatic with reverse



Colors Available: Pure Magnesium Metallic /Steel Black Metallic, Alloy Orange Metallic /Matte Black






2011 Can-Am Spyder RS-S - Specifications
MSRP: TBA. See your local Can-Am dealer.

Engine
Manufacturer BRP-Rotax®
Type 998cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4
Bore & Stroke 3.82 in. x 2.68 in. (97 mm x 68 mm)
Injection Multi-point EFI system with 2.24 in. (57 mm) throttle body
Power 106 hp (79 kW @ 8500 RPM)
Torque 77 lb.-ft. (104.3 Nm @ 6250 RPM)
Transmissions 5-speed manual (SM5) with reverse OR
5-speed semi-automatic (SE5) with reverse
Magneto 500 watts
Starter Electric
Battery 12 volts / 21 amps/hour, sealed maintenance-free


CHASSIS
Frame SST Spyder
Front suspension Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel 5.69 in. (145 mm)
Rear suspension Swing-arm with monoshock
Rear suspension travel 5.71 in. (145 mm)
Brake type Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front Brake 4-piston calipers with (250 mm x 6 mm) discs
Rear Brake Single-piston sliding pins caliper with (250 mm x 6 mm) disc
EBD Electronic Brake Distribution
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
Parking brake Foot-operated; engages rear caliper
Front Tires 165 / 65 R14
Rear Tire 225 / 50 R15
Front wheel 3 spokes, aluminum, 14 x 5 in. (355 mm x 127 mm)
Rear wheel Aluminum 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)


SAFETY & SECURITY
VSS Vehicle Stability System
SCS Stability Control System
TCS Traction Control System
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
DPS Dynamic Power Steering


DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 105 x 59.3 x 45.1 in. (2,667 x 1,506 x 1,145 mm)
Wheel base 68 in. (1,727 mm)
Seat height 29 in. (737 mm)
Ground clearance 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight 699 lb. (317 kg)
Front storage capacity 11.6 US gal. (44 l)
Front load capacity 35 lb. (15.9 kg)
Maximum vehicle load 440 lb. (200 kg)
Fuel capacity 6.6 US gal. (25 l)


FEATURES
Instrumentation Multi-function LCD/analog gauge: digital speedometer, tachometer,
odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature,
engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
Anti-theft system D.E.S.S. (Digitally Encoded Security System)
Lighting 2 halogen headlamps (60W) with tail light/brake light
Windshield 10 in. (250 mm) sport
Warranty 2 years
Transmissions available: SM5 – 5-speed manual with reverse (not available with Pearl White) OR
SE5 – 5-speed semi-automatic with reverse
Colors available: Pure Magnesium Metallic/Steel Black Metallic, Alloy Orange Metallic/Matte Black

Fail. All the negatives of cars, and all the negatives of motorcycles, combined in one vehicle.

As a motorcycle it is a fail. As a fun toy for other reasons, it could be great. But only in the way that doesn't replace a motorcycle as the best way to have fun.....well, second best way anyway

In the description it says roadster, even the manufacturer doesn't think it's a bike. And the chasis is designed to cancel out feedback? What crazy thought this would be a good idea? Should I also mention it's ugly as sin?

Martin

I think they're cool... I'm itching to take one for a test ride.

I'm with Thumper, it's cool. I'd like to have one. If I had the money.

I've ridden an 09 and while as a motorcycle it is definitely a fail, as a vehicle it is not.
I hated the steering but apparently others love it.
I did however love that even if you could no longer ride a bike you could easily saddle up one of these and take it cross-country. It's a very comfortable machine, has better acceleration than most cars (but not bikes obviously), and it is fun watching the looks you get as you ride it haha.

I was debating between uncool and fail. If you need the 3rd wheel for some reason, a side car is a way cooler option.

waterbuffalo750 wrote:I was debating between uncool and fail. If you need the 3rd wheel for some reason, a side car is a way cooler option.

While I agree, I think this is better for those with no balance left. Such as an inner ear disorder. You can still tip over a sidecar, but I wish you luck tipping that thing over without a serious effort and mechanical advantage.

waterbuffalo750 wrote:If you need the 3rd wheel for some reason, a side car is a way cooler option.

Agreed.

I wonder though, how this stacks up in the coolness ratings against a more traditional motorcycle-based trike? I'm not much of one for trikes, so I can't say...