2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

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2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

– 2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5

Introducing the Can-Am Spyder.

Nothing you’ve experienced prepares you for the thrill of hitting the open road astride a Spyder™ roadster. Its revolutionary 3-wheeled stance alters the chemistry between vehicle and asphalt. Leaving riders forever changed by what can only be described as the Y-Factor™

/ skeleton /
Spyder is built around a Surrounding Spar Technology (SST™) frame, featuring a minimalist steel center beam, surrounding the engine. It minimizes weld points for greater structural integrity. This light and slim frame provides a low center of gravity to enhance stability and handling.

/ muscle /
Fluid motion stems from the smooth 5-speed gearbox created specifically for the Spyder. It features a true mechanical reverse. An optional thumb-shift sequential electronic transmission offers even greater ease of use. The final beltdrive provides ultra-smooth gearing and easy maintenance.

/ heart /
Providing life under the hood is a Rotax® 990cc, V-twin liquid cooled engine. It delivers a strong
push and responsive acceleration throughout the power band. Advanced features include double overhead cams and a state-of-the-art electronic fuel management system.

/ nervous system /
Spyder senses its surroundings utilizing multiple on-board Electronic Control Units (ECUs). These sophisticated systems monitor a broad range of functions, from wheel slippage to digitally encoded security information.

The Spyder roadster is a three-wheeled roadster for the road, with two wheels in front and one in the rear, and can be described as part motorcycle, part convertible sports car. It offers all of the open-air benefits of a motorcycle and many of the peace-of-mind features of a car, something not traditionally found in open-road riding. Its revolutionary 3-wheeled stance alters the chemistry between vehicle and asphalt. Leaving riders forever changed by what can only be described as the Y-Factor.

Detailed Product Information:

If you are not familiar with BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products), it is the powersport company that produces Sea-Doo watercrafts, Ski-Doo snowmobiles and, Can-Am ATVs. With its new addition, BRP has products for the water, the snow, the dirt and now the open road!

While initially concepting an on-road vehicle more than five years ago, BRP wanted to stay strong to its core value and innovative spirit by designing a paradigm-shifting vehicle. The result is the Spyder – a roadster that makes a true statement and is like nothing anyone has seen before – with a Y-architecture providing unique proportions blended with flowing-edge design.

The Spyder has state-of-the-art power and technology, including a Rotax 990 V-Twin engine featuring dual-overhead cams and four valves per cylinder. This same 106 horsepower engine is found in a number of reputable motorcycles. It will be available with two transmission options, a sequential manual five-speed (SM5) and sequential electronic five-speed (SE5) transmission, both of which include a transmission-based reverse.

The semi-automatic option is an electronically controlled mechanical transmission that uses a simple thumb shifter on the ergonomic handle. This creates a smooth and seamless shift for both up and down shifting. Plus, its intelligent technology automatically downshifts making coming to a stop effortless and worry free. This option will be available to the public later this summer or early fall.

The skeleton of the Can-Am Spyder is built around a Surrounding Spar Technology (SST™) frame, featuring a minimalist steel center beam, surrounding the engine. It minimizes weld points for greater structural integrity. This light and slim frame provides a low center of gravity to enhance stability and handling.

The nervous system of the Can-Am Spyder senses its surroundings utilizing multiple on-board Electronic Control Units (ECUs). These sophisticated systems monitor a broad range of functions, from wheel slippage to digitally encoded security information.

The Can-Am Spyder features a Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and a Vehicle Stability System (VSS) engineered in conjunction with Bosch, which features anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control.

VSS…………………………………….Vehicle Stability System

ABS…………………………………….Anti-lock Braking System

TCS…………………………………….Traction Control System

SCS…………………………………….Stability Control System with Roll-Over Mitigation

DPS…………………………………….Dynamic Power Steering

DESS…………………………………..Digitally Encoded Security System

The Spyder is designed for powersport enthusiasts and people that consider themselves “weekend warriors” – those who enjoy touring and cruising the open road for fun, as a social activity and to be seen and noticed. The riding experience resembles that of a sport-touring, touring or cruiser, but cannot be labeled in any of these categories because of its unique and different “rider-active” feel and style.

BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5 background:

The Spyder was announced to the world in San Diego in early Feb. 07 and dealerships in 11 states (AZ, CA, CO, FL, MA, MI, MN, NJ, NY, VA, and WI – the Phase 1 rollout) started taking pre-orders for roadsters that would start being produced in Sept. 07. The first Spyder, unit #001 was requested by and delivered to Jay Leno. In that period, BRP set a goal of 2,500 pre-sold units and they were thrilled to announce that they were able to reach that goal and more. BRP recently announced their Phase 2 rollout – 24 additional states. There are Spyder owners in every state, including Hawaii (there’s no dealership there!) More and more Spyder enthusiasts are on the road each and every day.

SPECIFICATIONS: 2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster SM5
SM5 MSRP: $15,499* USD
Millennium color option +$400 USD

/ Engine /
Manufacturer…………………………..BRP-Rotax
Type……………………………………….990 V-Twin
Displacement………………………….60.90 in3 (998cc)
Bore……………………………………….3.82 in (97 mm)
Stroke…………………………………….2.68 in (68 mm)
Cylinder………………………………….2
Valves per cylinder…………………..DOHC 4
Max output……………………………..106 hp @ 8500 rpm (79 kW @ 8500 rpm)
Max torque……………………………..77 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm (104.3 Nm @ 6250 rpm)
Compression ratio……………………10.8:1
Ignition type……………………………Electronic ignition with dual output coil
Lubrication………………………………5W40 BRP synthetic oil
Exhaust system………………………..2-into-1 with catalytic converter
Cooling…………………………………..Liquid cooled
Injection………………………………….Multi-point EFI with 57 mm diameter throttle bodies

/ Drive Train /
Gear box………………………………..Sequential Manual 5-Speed (SM5) with transmission-based reverse
Final drive……………………………….28/79 ratio final drive with Carbon-reinforced drive belt
Clutch…………………………………….Wet, multi-plate, manual or electronic operation through a hydraulic piston

/ Electric Equipment /
Magneto…………………………………500 Watt
Starter…………………………………….Electric
Battery……………………………………Dry Cell, 12V, 21 Amp

/ Geometry /
Front suspension……………………..Double A-Arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel…………….5.67 in (144 mm) with adjustable cam
Rear suspension………………………Swing-arm with monoshock
Rear suspension travel……………..5.71 in (145 mm) with adjustable cam
Chassis type……………………………SST Spyder (Surrounding Spar Technology)
Steering………………………………….DPS (Dynamic Power Steering)

/ Tires & Wheels /
Front tire…………………………………KR21 165/65R14
Front nominal pressure…………….13-17 psi (89-117 kPa)
Rear tire………………………………….KR21 225/50R15
Rear nominal pressure………………26-30 psi (179-207 kPa)
Wheel size, front………………………Aluminum 14×5 (355×127)
Wheel size, rear……………………….Aluminum 15×7 (381×178)

/ Brakes /
Type……………………………………Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front braking system…………….4 piston calipers with 10.2 in x 0.25 in (260 mm x 6 mm) discs
Rear braking system……………..Single-piston caliper with 10.2 in x 0.25 in (260 mm x 6 mm) disc
EBD……………………………………Electronic Brake Distribution
ABS…………………………………….Anti-lock Braking System
Parking brake………………………Mechanical, foot actuated to the rear caliper

/ Safety & Security /
VSS…………………………………….Vehicle Stability System
ABS…………………………………….Anti-lock Braking System
TCS…………………………………….Traction Control System
SCS…………………………………….Stability Control System with Roll-Over Mitigation
DPS…………………………………….Dynamic Power Steering
DESS…………………………………..Digitally Encoded Security System

/ Vehicle Dimensions & Weights /
Dry vehicle weight………………..697 lbs (316 kg)
Front storage capacity………….2,685 in3 (44 l)
Front max load capacity………..30 lbs (15.9 kg)
Total vehicle load allowed……..440 lbs (200 kg)
Fuel capacity……………………….6.6 US gal (25 l)
Oil capacity…………………………1.19 US gal (4.5 l)
Coolant capacity………………….0.85 US gal (3.2 l)
GVWR…………………………………1,188 lbs (540 kg)
Ground clearance…………………4.5 in (115 mm)
Vehicle overall height……………45.1 in (1,145 mm)
Vehicle overall length……………105 in (2,667 mm)
Vehicle overall width…………….59.3 in (1,506 mm)
Seat (top) height…………………..29 in (737 mm)
Wheel base…………………………68 in (1,727 mm)
Wheel track, front…………………51.5 in (1,308 mm)
Type of gas………………………….Unleaded, 87 octane minimum

/ Features & Main Options /
Color choices………………………Full Moon, Millennium Yellow, Roadster Red
Instrumentation……………………Dual analog and LCD w/speedometer, tachometer, electric fuel gauge,
daily trip (A & B) meters, engine temperature, ambient temperature and gear position indicator. Information displayed in either metric or US Standards
Main options……………………….Fog lights, xenon lights, mono seat cover, racing exhaust pipe, travel bags, cargo liner, passenger backrest, low and high windshields
Warranty……………………………..2 years

* MSRP does not include freight, taxes, licensing, registration and pre-delivery inspection.

Media Press Releases (5):

Press Release #1

BRP GOES ON THE ROAD

Can-Am Spyder roadster: the next dimension in open-road riding

Valcourt, Québec, February 5, 2007 – BRP introduced today its first “on-road” vehicle, the
2008 Can-Am™ Spyder™ roadster. This three-wheel vehicle, with two wheels in the front and
one in the rear, offers a completely new and stunning look. Powered by a proven 990 V-Twin
engine designed and manufactured by BRP-Rotax, the Spyder roadster, with its unique Yarchitecture,
can be described as part motorcycle and part convertible sports car.

“Our Can-Am Spyder roadster is the next dimension in open-road riding. A true paradigm shift,
the Spyder roadster offers a balance of performance and peace of mind with features like the
Vehicle Stability System (VSS), engineered in conjunction with Bosch†, which includes anti-lock
brakes, traction control and stability control systems,” said José Boisjoli, president and CEO,
BRP.

BRP’s reputation was built on its ability to innovate and design products for powersports
enthusiasts. After more than five years of research, the Can-Am Spyder roadster is now
delivering on the company’s promise to offer a complete line of recreational motorized products
in four segments: On snow, on water, as well as both off and on road.

While confirming that the Can-Am Spyder roadsters would be assembled in Valcourt, Boisjoli
added: “This is a historic event for BRP, particularly for our Valcourt and Austrian employees,
as it confirms the strategic role of BRP’s Québec manufacturing facilities for assembling
complex and sophisticated vehicles, and BRP-Rotax’s leadership in engine development. With
Can-Am Spyder, we are redefining the roadster category by bringing the powersports
experience to the road through this new generation of vehicles. BRP is entering a new era that
will provide growth opportunities for our company worldwide and potentially create new jobs,”
he concluded.

Plans are to start manufacturing units by fall 2007 with a progressive ramp-up of the production
over the next three years to meet market demand.

“This event also marks BRP’s first truly global launch,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president,
Strategic planning & Head of Can-Am Spyder Program. “In 2007, BRP will deploy the first
phase of its go-to-market strategy: twelve selected American states and four Canadian
provinces will offer Can-Am Spyder roadsters through BRP’s existing dealer network, followed
by France and Spain in early 2008. In its second phase, BRP will expand its Can-Am Spyder
offer to more North American states, Canadian provinces, Europe and other countries, and
expects to be present worldwide within three to four years,” he concluded.

Among those participating in the event were Jean Charest, Québec Premier, Raymond
Bachand, Québec Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Exports, as well as Yvon
Vallières, Québec Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. The Premier confirmed a
reimbursable financial contribution of $17.8 million from the Government of Québec, through
Investissement Québec, to support the development of the Can-Am Spyder roadster.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the
design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational
vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo® and Lynx™ snowmobiles,
Sea-Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard engines, direct
injection technologies such as Evinrude E-TEC®, Can-Am™ all-terrain vehicles and roadsters,
and Rotax® engines and karts.

Press Release #2

THE FIRST CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER ROLLS OFF THE ASSEMBLY LINE IN
VALCOURT, QUÉBEC
The Can-Am Spyder roadster offers enthusiasts the next dimension in open-road riding

Valcourt, Qu̩bec, Canada, September 14, 2007 РToday marked the beginning of a new era
for BRP as its first on-road vehicle, the 2008 Can-Am™ Spyder™ roadster, rolled off the
assembly line in Valcourt, Québec.

A three-wheel vehicle (two in the front, one in the rear), the Spyder roadster offers the
performance of a traditional motorcycle with much of the peace-of-mind of a convertible sports
car. It is powered by a Rotax® 990 V-Twin engine, produced by BRP-Rotax, the company’s
Austrian division and a world leader in engine development.

“This is a very important day in the history of BRP,” said José Boisjoli, president and CEO,
BRP. “Our employees around the world have a lot to be proud of as we bring to the market a
product that is a true paradigm shift, a completely new and unique vehicle, one that will redefine
the roadster category. The Can-Am Spyder roadster is yet another testimony of BRP’s passion
for innovation and for the powersports industry,” he added.

The February 2007 launch was followed by a targeted marketing campaign in both North
America and Europe, which gave potential clients the opportunity to ride the new roadster.
“Since its official unveiling, the Spyder roadster has been a hot topic among powersports
enthusiasts, open-road newcomers and media alike the world over. To date, more than 20,000
consumers have tried the Can-Am Spyder roadster in 11 American states, four Canadian
provinces and eight European countries,” concluded Boisjoli.

The first units will be delivered to selected dealerships across North America in October while
dealers in International markets will receive theirs at the beginning of 2008.

In 2008, BRP will pursue its go-to-market strategy and deploy the Can-Am Spyder roadster to
approximately 20 additional American states, a few other Canadian provinces and 15 countries
in Europe, South America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. The roadster’s worldwide
deployment should be completed within the next two to three years.

The first Spyder roadster to roll off the Valcourt assembly line will be delivered to Jay Leno, a
well-known collector and restorer of era-defining cars and motorcycles, columnist in Popular
Mechanics Magazine, and host of the iconic U.S. television programme The Tonight Show.
Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the
design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational
vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo® and Lynx™ snowmobiles,
Sea-Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard engines, direct
injection technologies such as Evinrude E-TEC®, Can-Am™ all-terrain vehicles and roadsters,
as well as Rotax® engines and karts.

Press Release #3

BRP ACCELERATES MARKET PRESENCE OF CAN-AM SPYDER ROADSTER
The three-wheel roadster now available in 35 states, 5 provinces and 20 international markets

Valcourt, Qu̩bec, February 26, 2008 РBRP accelerates the worldwide deployment of its
Can-Am™ Spyder™ roadster. In response to strong market demand, enthusiasts in 35 states,
five provinces and 20 international markets now have the opportunity to purchase a Spyder
roadster.

“The impact of creating a new category of on-road vehicle is becoming clearer than ever to us,”
said Chris Dawson, vice-president of Strategic planning and Head of the Spyder program, BRP.
“Consumer response has far exceeded our expectations; we are proceeding with our market
expansion ahead of our initial schedule.”

During a meeting held in Tampa, Florida, BRP provided 250 new authorized Can-Am Spyder
dealers with a chance to experience the open-air benefits of riding a Spyder roadster as well as
try out the new Sequential Electronic 5-speed transmission (SE5), which, like the Sequential
Manual 5-speed (SM5), includes a transmission-based reverse. Both the SM5 and SE5
transmission options are now available in three color choices: Full Moon Silver, Millennium
Yellow and Roadster Red.

“The SE5 allows even more enthusiasts to experience the thrill of the open road,” added
Dawson. “It provides a perfect opportunity for riders looking for the latest in clutchless shifting
technology and a thrilling, sporty, get-on-and-go ride.”

The Can-Am Spyder is available for trial at international dealerships and will become available
early this spring in Western Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Russia. The
roadster’s worldwide deployment is scheduled to be completed within the next two to three
years.

“As planned, the Premiere Edition international Spyder owners will be receiving their units in the
coming weeks,” said Michel Hade, vice-president and general manager, International division,
BRP. “Since its official launch in February 2007 more than 30,000 consumers worldwide have
tried the roadster. Their response through the targeted marketing tours has been very positive
and we intend to continue this initiative in 2008,” he concluded.

The Can-Am Spyder roadster is a three-wheel vehicle (two in the front, one in the rear), that
offers the performance of a traditional motorcycle with much of the peace-of-mind of a
convertible sports car. It is powered by a Rotax® 990 V-Twin engine that produces 106hp and
accelerates from 0-60 in 4.5 seconds.

The Spyder roadster will soon be available at dealerships or distributors in 20 countries on three
continents. (Visit can-am.brp.com for a complete list of states, provinces and international
markets).

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately-held company, is a world leader in the
design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorized recreational
vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo®, and Lynx™ snowmobiles,
Sea-Doo® watercraft and sport boats, Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard engines, direct
injection technologies such as E-TEC®, Can-Am™ all-terrain vehicles and roadsters, as well as
Rotax® engines and karts.

Press Release #4

MORE THAN 350 CAN-AM SPYDER OWNERS ATTEND INAUGURAL HOMECOMING EVENT IN VALCOURT QUÉBEC

Valcourt, Qu̩bec, June 6, 2008 РBRP welcomes Spyder owners from throughout North
America to the company’s headquarters in Valcourt, Québec, Canada for the Inaugural Spyder
Homecoming Owner Event on June 6, 2008. More than 350 owners of the recently launched
three-wheeled roadster will ride to Valcourt from various starting points throughout the U.S. and
Canada.

“There are going to be a lot of heads turning and jaws dropping along the way as riders make
the trip – in many cases hundreds of kilometres – to the birthplace of the Spyder roadster,” said
Yves Leduc, vice-president and general manager, Can-Am division. “One Spyder has enough
‘wow-factor’ to impress a crowd, but combining this number of roadsters in one location is a
true spectacle.”

BRP executives, including the president and CEO, José Boisjoli, will greet each rider and
passenger in Valcourt as they arrive from 17 U.S. states and 3 Canadian provinces. Once in
Valcourt, participants will experience the first ever public tour of the Spyder roadster assembly
line. They will also attend various festivities throughout the day and have the opportunity to
meet with BRP employees who contributed in bringing this paradigm-shifting product to the
market.

“This is truly a historic occasion as it gathers the first pioneers of the Spyder Community,” said
Boisjoli. “It is an honour for us to welcome these owners who are among the first to adopt
BRP’s innovation for the open road.”

BRP introduced the Spyder roadster to the world in February 2007. It became available at
dealerships in 11 U.S. states and 4 Canadian provinces in the fall. In response to strong
market demand, the launch schedule was stepped up and enthusiasts now have the
opportunity to purchase the roadster in 35 states, 5 provinces and 20 international markets.

The Can-Am Spyder roadster will soon be available at dealerships or distributors in 20 countries
on 3 continents.

Press Release #5

PREMIERE EDITION SPYDER CLARIFICATION – APRIL 9, 2008

With the recent flurry of comments online and particularly on Can-AmTalk.com, we wanted to address the issues raised in the last few days. With the launch of Spyder, we’re very proud of what we have created, including the Premiere Edition program but we’ve also made some mistakes and we want to clear the air.

We’re just as excited about the open exchange of information as you are. We’re very happy to see this level of exchange between Spyder owners and enthusiasts. Keep it coming! Even amid a few “conspiracy theories” out there, we actually enjoy reading the comments as the Spyder community grows!

Regarding the Premiere Edition Spyder roadsters, we want to acknowledge that we made a mistake on the numbering sequence and we want to apologize. The information we provided two weeks ago was wrong and we are sorry.

Now, let’s set the record straight.

When we first began taking Premiere Edition pre-orders in February of 2007, our goal was to create an exclusive club for the first 2,500 North American Spyder roadster owners. This remains true today.
There are exactly 2,589 Premiere Edition Spyder owners in North America.

From this, we created the 2.5K owners program and provided the 2.5K owners map. Yes, we rounded down to 2,500!

We were pleasantly surprised to learn that some people actually took the time to count the names on the map and came up with 2,532! The difference with 2,589 is strictly a timing issue between the printing of the map and the actual final number in our system. Our intent was to promote the symbolic 2.5K number.

Furthermore, the confusion resides in the numbering sequence and we apologize for this, but want to further explain exactly what has happened.

As previously discussed on SpyderRyder.com, the two main reasons for the Premiere Edition Spyder sequence numbers exceeding #2,589 are the dealer demo units and the Try Spyder Tour units. In fact, I mentioned the final sequence number of Premiere Edition units should be at #3,306 in a recent Can-AmTalk forum. These 800 dealer/tour units were taken from the same sequence as the Premiere Edition vehicles to ensure that dealers and tour staff had display and demo units quickly for training and marketing purposes.

I also want to bring it to your attention that we recently discovered a mistake with the Premiere Edition numbering sequence. Contrary to the information that we had received, it turns out that we did include approximately 550 international/overseas units in the production line sequence for Premiere Edition vehicles. The original intent was to start a new numbering sequence for international/overseas units. Unfortunately, this did not occur and we are sorry.

With the addition of the 550 international/overseas units and the 800 or so dealer demo and tour units, it puts the final sequence number of Premiere Edition Spyder roadsters at 3,856. We apologize for the confusion, but want to assure you, as our most valued Spyder customers, there are only 2,589 Premiere Edition Spyder first owners in North America.

Again, we apologize for the confusion regarding the quantities of Premiere Edition Spyder roadsters.