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2014 Can-Am Spyder RT

2014 Can-Am Spyder RT

2014 Can-Am Spyder RT

2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Review

2014 Can-Am Spyder RT on Totalmotorcycle.com

The perfect way to start your journey. Automotive-inspired technologies and wind protection combined with touring-specific seating and ample storage…

The perfect way to start your journey, the Spyder RT offers plenty of comfort and convenience, from an adjustable windshield and touring-focused seat to ample amounts of storage. It also features automotive-inspired technologies like a Vehicle Stability System and a manual or semi-automatic transmission for a smooth, confident ride.

Higher torque. Smoother ride. Fewer Fill-ups

 

2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

• NEW Rotax 1330 ACE in-line 3 cylinders, high torque engine
• NEW 6-speed transmission, manual or semi-auto, both with reverse
• Vehicle Stability System with ABS, traction control and stability control
• NEW ECO™ mode smart assist
• NEW Ultra comfort touring saddle and driver backrest ready
• Adjustable passenger footboards
• 41 gallons (155 L) of storage
• 12-spoke, Metallic Silver front wheels
• AM / FM audio system with iPod integration cable and independent passenger audio controls
• Anti-theft system
• NEW Front design
• Dynamic Power Steering
• Unique suspension geometry
• NEW SACHS shocks
• Premium color digital gauge
• NEW 1200-W alternator
• Comfort features like electronic cruise control, heated rider handgrips, adjustable electric windshield and more

 

 

 

2014 Can-Am Spyder RT Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

New Rotax 1330 ACE engine
Our best touring engine ever, the new Rotax 1330 ACE engine is configured with three in-line cylinders. It produces high-torque response in every gear and 40% more low-end torque. But torque doesn’t come at the cost of fuel economy or CO2 emissions. Ride for up to 252 miles at 62 mph (406 km at 100 km/h)* on one tank. On top of that, ride more and spend less, thanks to the low vehicle maintenance. Even the sound it makes while on the road is unique and impressive, with the in-line configuration producing a refined, seductive quality that stands out from the motorcycle crowd.

New 6-speed Transmission
You can cruise comfortably at 3,300 RPMs with the outstanding ride of this new 6-speed transmission. The new Spyder RT is optimized to deliver a smooth ride for you and your passenger, thanks to its long-ratio sixth gear and new hydraulic clutch activation system with electronic pressure control. Pass through town without downshifting. Just relax and take in the scenery.

New ECO mode smart assist
Optimize your shifting behavior with the new ECO™ mode smart assist. Combined with the fuel efficiency of the Rotax 1330 ACE engine and new 6-speed transmission, it reduces your fuel consumption on long trips.

1200w Alternator
Get 85% more power for your electronic accessories. A new total capacity of 1200 watts, instead of the previous maximum of 650 watts, lets you enjoy more accessories on your Spyder RT.

New Comfort seat
Sit back and enjoy the ride with a comfort seat complete with lumbar support. It relaxes the driver’s knees and upper body, making it perfect for all types of riders regardless of height. It’s also driver backrest ready, so a foldable, color-matched backrest can easily be added.

Refined Front design and heat management
BRP engineers made room for the new Rotax® 1330 ACE™ high-torque engine by creating a new fascia design, intensifying the RT’s unique blend of elegance and power. BRP’s engineers also improved heat management by doubling radiator capacity and moving them to the front of the A-arms – away from the rider and passenger. The fans include a reverse mode that blows hot air away from the rider when traveling at a slower speed. This ensures more comfort for both rider and passenger.

New Sachs† shocks
The Spyder RT includes new shocks from SACHS, one of the premier manufacturers in the business. These shocks build upon optimum suspension geometry and create an incredible new standard. They feature a bigger piston diameter and better damping capacity, which gives you more comfort on bumpy, backcountry roads.

Driver Backrest for Comfort Seat
• Colormatch
• Enhances comfort over long hauls
• Folds to allow easy passenger access
• Removes in seconds to get back to original configuration (Also available for production seat)

Heated Comfort Seat
• Heated comfort seat with ability to slide in the new driver backrest
• Dual zone heating and individual control accessible to each user
• Dual range high/low heat setting
• Activated through stock passenger and driver heated grip controls

Adjustable Side
Wind Deflectors
• Regulate passenger and driver airflow
• 3 preset positions (closed, parallel and inverted)
• Easy, tool-less click adjustment

Tri Axis Ad justable Handlebar
• State-of-the-art adjustable handlebar reduces fatigue and delivers comfort for all riders, thanks to unlimited adjustment possibilities
• 3 different axes allow you to adjust the handlebars in terms of height and width, and forward/rearward
• Left and right bars are linked together and rotate simultaneously during adjustment
• Easy Allen key adjustment system
• Handlebar reuses existing production handgrips, comodo, electrical and clutch cables, and sits directly on the stock steering column

Akrapovic Sport Touring 3C Silencer
Innovative design. First hexagonal shaped silencers that created a storm in the industry
• The best materials. Premium titanium shell construction with carbon fiber end cap and heat shield render it 55% lighter than stock silencer
• The unmistakable sound of Akrapovic: deep, resonant sound like no other
• EPA, CARB and CE certified. Rigorous measurement, testing and quality control ensure silencers meet the most stringent standards

NEW 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION
• Delivers smooth ride, thanks to the NEW hydraulic clutch activation system with electronic control
• Cruise comfortably in sixth gear at 3,300 rpm
• Gear ratios:
1st gear: 37 / 15 = 2.47
2nd gear: 32 / 17 = 1.88
3rd gear: 35 / 23 = 1.52
4th gear: 33 / 26 = 1.27
5th gear: 30 / 28 = 1.07
6th gear: 29 / 32 = 0.91
Reverse: -32 / 13 = -2.46

GREATER FUEL EFFICIENCY
• Up to 252 miles (406 km), tested at constant speed of 62 mph (100 km/h)**
NEW HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• Radiators moved in front of the A-arms
• Cooling capacity has doubled
• Reverse fan mode blowing hot air away from the rider
LOW VEHICLE MAIN TENANCE
• Oil change at every 9,300 miles (15,000 km)
• Valve adjustment no longer required

 

 

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2014 Can-Am Spyder RT – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $22,499 USD

Engine
Type Rotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Bore & stroke 3.31 x 3.14 in. (84 x 80 mm)
Power 115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM
Torque 96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM

CHASSIS
Front suspension Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front shocks type / Travel SACHS† shocks / 6.85 in. (174 mm)
Rear suspension Swing arm
Rear shock type / Travel Air preload SACHS shock / 6 in. (152 mm)
Electronic brake Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake distribution system
Front brakes 270 mm discs with Brembo† 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake 270 mm disc with Brembo single-piston floating caliper
Parking brake Electromechanical
Front tires 165 / 55 R15
Rear tire 225 / 50 R15
Aluminum front rims 12-spoke Metallic Silver, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)
Aluminum rear rim Metallic Silver, 15 x 7 in. (381 x 178 mm)

FEATURES
Instrumentation Premium color digital gauge: digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position,
ECO mode smart assist, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
Running lights 2 halogen headlamps (55-W)
Windshield Touring – Electric adjustment
Wind deflectors Standard
Cruise control Electronic
Seat Ultra comfortable with lumbar support and passenger backrest
Rider heated grips Standard
Audio system AM / FM audio system with iPod† integration cable and 4 speakers
Power outlet 12-V power outlet
RT-622 trailer capability Towing capacity of 400 lb (181 kg)
Trims and parts Metallic Silver: Rider footpegs, adjustable passenger footboards and footpeg support, handlebar, rear sprocket
wheel, front and rear shocks springs, exhaust tip and heat shield
Transmission options 6-speed manual with reverse (SM6)
6-speed semi-automatic with reverse (SE6)
Color options Timeless Black Metallic, Pearl White

SAFETY & SECURITY
SCS Stability Control System
TCS Traction Control System
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
DPS™ Dynamic Power Steering
Anti-theft system Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.™)

DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 105 x 61.9 x 59.4 in. (2,667 x 1,572 x 1,510 mm)
Wheelbase 67.5 in. (1,714 mm)
Seat height 30.4 in. (772 mm)
Ground clearance 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight 1,012 lb (459 kg)
Storage capacity 41 gal (155 L)
Maximum vehicle load 494 lb (224 kg)
Fuel capacity 6.9 gal (26 L)
Reserve 1 gal (3.8 L) approx.
Fuel type Premium unleaded

Warranty
Factory 2-year BRP Limited Warranty with 2-year roadside assistance
Extended B.E.S.T. available from 12 to 36 months

 

 

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2014 Can-Am Spyder RT – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $24,899.00 CDN

ENGINE
Manufacturer
BRP-Rotax®
Type
998cc Rotax V-twin engine, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Bore & stroke
3.82 x 2.68 in. (97 x 68 mm)
Injection
N/A
Power
100 hp (74.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
80 lb-ft. (108 Nm) @ 5000 RPM
Transmissions
5-speed manual with reverse (SM5)
5-speed semi-automatic with reverse (SE5)
Magneto
N/A
Starter
N/A
Battery
N/A
CHASSIS
Frame
N/A
Front suspension
Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel
6.85 in. (174 mm)
Rear suspension
Swing arm with pneumatic adjustable preload
Rear suspension travel
6 in. (152 mm)
Brake type
Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake
Front brake
270 mm discs with Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake
Single 270 mm disc with Brembo single-piston floating caliper
EBD
Electronic Brake Distribution
Parking brake
Electromechanical
Front tires
165/55R15
Rear tire
225/50R15
Front wheel
Metallic Silver twelve-spoke, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)
Rear wheel
Metallic Silver, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)
SAFETY & SECURITY
VSS
Vehicle Stability System – Standard
SCS
Stability Control System – Standard
TCS
Traction Control System – Standard
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System – Standard
DESS
Digitally Encoded Security System – Standard
DPS
Dynamic Power Steering – Standard
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Wheel base
67.3 in. (1,711 mm)
Seat height
30.4 in. (772 mm)
Ground clearance
4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight
955 lb (433 kg)
L x W x H
105 x 61.9 x 59.4 in. (2,667 x 1,572 x 1,510 mm)
Total storage capacity
41 gal (155 L)
Maximum vehicle load
494 lb (224 kg)
Fuel capacity
6.6 gal (25 L)
FEATURES
Instrumentation
Color digital / Analog: digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
Running Lights
2 halogen headlamps (55W)
Windshield
Touring – Electric adjustment
Wind deflectors
Standard
Cruise control
Electronic
Seat
Ultra comfort saddle with lumbar support and integrated passenger backrest
Rider heated grips
Heated rider handlebar grips, High/Low/Off
Audio system
iPodTM integration cable with 4 speakers
Power outlet
12V lighter type, in rear cargo area
Trailer capability
Towing capacity of 400 lb (181 kg)
Metallic Silver trims
Rider footpegs, adjustable passenger footboards and footpeg support castings, handlebar, rear sprocket wheel, front and rear suspension springs, exhaust tip and heat shield
Colors available
Pure Magnesium Metallic, Quantum Blue Metallic
WARRANTY
Factory
2-year BRP Limited Warranty with 2-year roadside assistance
Extended
B.E.S.T. available from 12 to 36 months

 

 

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2014 Can-Am Spyder RT – Totalmotorcycle.com UK/Europe Specifications/Technical Details
UK/European MSRP Price: £19,499.

ENGINE
Manufacturer
BRP-Rotax®
Type
998cc Rotax V-twin engine, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Bore & stroke
3.82 x 2.68 in. (97 x 68 mm)
Power
100 hp (74.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
80 lb-ft. (108 Nm) @ 5000 RPM
Transmissions
5-speed manual with reverse (SM5)
5-speed semi-automatic with reverse (SE5)
CHASSIS
Front suspension
Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel
6.85 in. (174 mm)
Rear suspension
Swing arm with pneumatic adjustable preload
Rear suspension travel
6 in. (152 mm)
Brake type
Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake
Front brake
270 mm discs with Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake
Single 270 mm disc with Brembo single-piston floating caliper
EBD
Electronic Brake Distribution
Parking brake
Electromechanical
Front tires
165/55R15
Rear tire
225/50R15
Front wheel
Metallic Silver twelve-spoke, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)
Rear wheel
Metallic Silver, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)
SAFETY & SECURITY
VSS
Vehicle Stability System – Standard
SCS
Stability Control System – Standard
TCS
Traction Control System – Standard
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System – Standard
DESS
Digitally Encoded Security System – Standard
DPS
Dynamic Power Steering – Standard
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Wheel base
67.3 in. (1,711 mm)
Seat height
30.4 in. (772 mm)
Ground clearance
4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight
955 lb (433 kg)
L x W x H
105 x 61.9 x 59.4 in. (2,667 x 1,572 x 1,510 mm)
Total storage capacity
41 gal (155 L)
Maximum vehicle load
494 lb (224 kg)
Fuel capacity
6.6 gal (25 L)
FEATURES
Instrumentation
Color digital / Analog: digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
Running Lights
2 halogen headlamps (55W)
Windshield
Touring – Electric adjustment
Wind deflectors
Standard
Cruise control
Electronic
Seat
Ultra comfort saddle with lumbar support and integrated passenger backrest
Rider heated grips
Heated rider handlebar grips, High/Low/Off
Audio system
iPodTM integration cable with 4 speakers
Power outlet
12V lighter type, in rear cargo area
Trailer capability
Towing capacity of 400 lb (181 kg)
Metallic Silver trims
Rider footpegs, adjustable passenger footboards and footpeg support castings, handlebar, rear sprocket wheel, front and rear suspension springs, exhaust tip and heat shield
Colors available
Pure Magnesium Metallic, Quantum Blue Metallic
WARRANTY
Factory
2-year BRP Limited Warranty with 2-year roadside assistance

 

 

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2014 Can-Am Spyder RT – Totalmotorcycle.com Australian Specifications/Technical Details
AU MSRP Price: $30,490 AUD

ENGINE
Manufacturer
BRP-Rotax®
Type
998cc Rotax V-twin engine, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Bore & stroke
3.82 x 2.68 in. (97 x 68 mm)
Power
100 hp (74.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
80 lb-ft. (108 Nm) @ 5000 RPM
Transmissions
5-speed manual with reverse (SM5)
5-speed semi-automatic with reverse (SE5)
CHASSIS
Front suspension
Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel
6.85 in. (174 mm)
Rear suspension
Swing arm with pneumatic adjustable preload
Rear suspension travel
6 in. (152 mm)
Brake type
Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake
Front brake
270 mm discs with Brembo‡ 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake
Single 270 mm disc with Brembo‡ single-piston floating caliper
EBD
Electronic Brake Distribution
Parking brake
Electromechanical
Front tires
165/55R15
Rear tire
225/50R15
Front wheel
Metallic Silver twelve-spoke, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)
Rear wheel
Metallic Silver, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)
SAFETY & SECURITY
VSS
Vehicle Stability System – Standard
SCS
Stability Control System – Standard
TCS
Traction Control System – Standard
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System – Standard
DESS
Digitally Encoded Security System – Standard
DPS
Dynamic Power Steering – Standard
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Wheel base
67.3 in. (1,711 mm)
Seat height
30.4 in. (772 mm)
Ground clearance
4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight
955 lb (433 kg)
L x W x H
105 x 61.9 x 59.4 in. (2,667 x 1,572 x 1,510 mm)
Total storage capacity
41 US gal (155 L)
Maximum vehicle load
494 lb (224 kg)
Fuel capacity
6.6 US gal (25 L)
FEATURES
Instrumentation
Colour digital / Analogue: digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
Running Lights
2 halogen headlamps (55W)
Windshield
Touring – Electric adjustment
Wind deflectors
Standard
Cruise control
Electronic
Seat
Ultra comfort saddle with lumbar support and integrated passenger backrest
Rider heated grips
Heated rider handlebar grips, High/Low/Off
Audio system
iPod‡ integration cable with 4 speakers
Power outlet
12V lighter type, in rear cargo area
Metallic Silver trims
Rider footpegs, adjustable passenger footboards and footpeg support castings, handlebar, rear sprocket wheel, front and rear suspension springs, exhaust tip and heat shield
Colors available
Pure Magnesium Metallic, Quantum Blue Metallic

 

Specifications, features and prices to change by manufacturer without notice. All information correct as of posted date.