Too many Can-Am Spyder on the roads in Quebec!

[Yukonica]

Add a potted begonia to the roof of the NMG and you could claim the design was by Dr Seuss.   

The owner claimed 70 minutes @80mph/4-hr recharge.  He was ahead of my car getting onto the highway and scooted right on up to the speed limit -- no lack of power.

Designed, built, owned, and marketed by Paul Reubens while in character?

[Trevor G]

They have a new model, the F3, which has a much lower seat height, and forward controls.   

Actually, while the odd review has claimed that the F3 has a lower seat height, in reality if you stand next to an F3 and an RS or ST in the showroom and place your hand on the seat and extend your fingers towards your leg you will find that your fingers hit the same spot on your leg on either model.

[Steph]

They have a new model, the F3, which has a much lower seat height, and forward controls.   That might handle better with a lower CG, though, I think that BRP is just trying to appeal to the feat forward crowd from the looks of this marketing pic.



That said, I'm inclined to think that when I can no longer hold up a two wheeler, I might just buy a BMW Z4, Miata or other roadster, but, I also might be willing to give a Spyder a go.

 
Brings us right back to my first post:

[redrider90]

A 160 mph trike and a story about a guy who crashed twice on 2 wheels and decided to design a very fast trike. Trikes unbound: How entrepreneurs unleashed "A new fusion motorcycle-car" 
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/trafficandcommuting/trikes-unbound-how-entrepreneurs-unleashed-a-new-fusion-motorcycle-car/2015/09/05/26e0a93c-46a9-11e5-846d-02792f854297_story.html

 "a $10 million bet that their new Tanom Motors Invader can appeal to a pair of disparate demographics: adrenaline junkies hooked on terrifyingly fast sport bikes, and baby boomers and others hunting for some of the thrills with fewer of the risks.
With a pair of wheels up front and a single fat racing tire in the back, the entrepreneurs’ low-slung “high performance ­reverse trike” was designed to hug curves that might defeat less-experienced (or more arthritic) motorcycle riders. The side-by-side bucket seats liberate spouses from being hangers-on staring at the back of a helmet. Fuel economy is in the “upper 20s,” the company says. The vehicle comes with cup holders.

Starting at $54,899, the Invader is among the priciest auto­cycles on the market, on par with the T-REX, a model made by long-established Canadian competitor Campagna Motors."

[Tom]

One could get the 502ci Boss Hoss Trike.  Why screw aroung?  You could also use it to pull boat, travel or atv trailer.   

[Lannis]

Yep.   The Elio is also considered a "motorcycle" despite the enclosed cabin.

I notice that the Elio dude is still talking fast, but the fast talk now includes things like "they might miss" their $6800 MSRP and their gas mileage targets ....

I just bet.

Lannis

[Tom]

They must be in the same stage as the brothers that were trying to make the Indians in Minnesota.

[roofus]

National toy of Quebec - and you don't even have to dress like a gay pirate, unlike most of the bike riders.

Nick

Yep it has replaced the straight-piped Harley as the National Vehicle of The People's Democratic Republic of Quebec!!!!

The chromier and shinier the better!!!

At least the Can-Am is quiet!

[NWrider]

Washington State  classifies spyders, trikes and sidecars the same --- all require a separate "trike" endorsement.   The endorsement requires a separate written and practical test.   The written goes into some detail of the differences between each type and control issues with each as well, especially when cornering.   If you also ride a motorcycle, then a motorcycle endorsement is also required.

So, if you ride a spyder, trike or sidecar rig in Oregon with a Washington license with just a motorcycle endorsement, no problem as far as I know.  However, if you get caught riding one in Washington and you have a Washington driver's license without the trike endorsement, they can confiscate your rig.   

[Tom]

Took the hack out today.  Just put on a new rear  tire.  You guys don't know what you're missing.  I got it mainly to take the youngest to school.  It's become the main transport because of the load capacity and fun factor in traffic. 

[F650RIDER]

I know a guy who's been riding one for several years . Life long biker , mid seventies , has a couple of Ducs in the garage .
Don't remember what ailment prompted it , but he got to where he no longer wanted to put too much stress on his legs holding up a bike . So he rides the Spyder , and the Ducatis stay at home .

The only guy I know who started riding a Spyder did so because of health issues that weakened his legs.

[Mayor_of_BBQ]

Loudest 'motorcycle' i've ever heard was a Spyder with some sort of carbon slip-ons at a gas station a few weeks ago... this thing was louder than a straight pipe Harley!

[roofus]

Loudest 'motorcycle' i've ever heard was a Spyder with some sort of carbon slip-ons at a gas station a few weeks ago... this thing was louder than a straight pipe Harley!

Sigh!!! It was inevitable i guess!

[Arizona Wayne]

Well I've ridden the 1st version of the Spyder and own Piaggio MP3s, which the Spyder ain't.  In fact my 2 MP3s cost the same as the 1 Spyder.   The Spyder doesn't lean and get's 1/2 the gas mileage my MP3s get.  30 mpg vs. 65 mpg.   Spyder is probably faster in acceleration but my 400 MP3 will do 90 mph if needed.  The Spyder has really WIDE front wheels and you have to keep an eye on them on a 2 lane road to stay in your lane.   When you go into a corner your upper body get's a real workout steering those front wheels and you feel every bump.  None of this happens on a MP3.   I also have had sidecar rigs.  Compared to a Spyder a hack is more hassle in curves than a Spyder but on straights they are comparable.  Spyder owners say they have so many safety sensors you can't hurt yourself riding 1, but that also means you can't get too rambunctious on them either.

If I was serious about getting a trike(other than MP3) I would look at(test ride) the conventional setups.

[Tom]

Boss Hoss 502 ci. trike idling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsJE7OdyEyA