We've all seen these machines by now, I've seen them on the streets.
The question I have for you is, "would you buy one?"
These things retail for $17K to $18K.
Bombardier, the company who makes this thing, isn't necessarily trying to win over motorcyclists, as they are folks who would like to ride a motorcycle, but want training wheels. At least that's what the folks said at the demo in Temecula last month. Well, they didn't actually use the words "training wheels".
They don't lean. When you go around the corner, you have to counter-lean to keep your body from getting pulled off of it.
I was spending some time on the Can-Am Spyder website moments ago, checking out all the media. I discovered they have a sub-site specifically for Southern California customers. It seems the folks at Bombardier is focusing their efforts here in my neck of the woods. They have a SoCal Spyder Blog too.
I'm sure it's fun to ride, but are you willing to spend $17-$18K to get one, and will you ride it often enough to justify that purchase?
Since I'm a motorcycle rider, maybe I'm just biased.
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I don't know... I've never ridden one so I can't talk from experience, but they look like they could be a blast. But I agree, they're not motorcycles. I would look at it as having a bike and a truck - each has its place and they aren't mutually exclusive.
I've had a Can-Am since May 08. It is Definately a blast to ride. It is extremely comfortable and although it does corner differently, you are in no danger of sliding off. In fact, I ride it more often and on longer trips than I did my motorcycle. It's also better for urban driving because it's more visible and obviously more noticed.
I saw two of these in action at the last poker run.
Snowmobiles on asphalt. I guess they are cool. I was checking them out up close. At bar number two one of them opened it up and left a burnout 50 feet long...but then again, a bit easier on 3.
I guess they are ok but I dunno if I would wanna ride one...well, at least not yet.
Have had one for a year. Main problem is the driver peg location are hard on my old (70) legs over a long ride. Otherwise the Spyder is superior to a two wheeler in most other respects. With 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 120-130 this vehicle is fast enough. Read the actual specs. This is a motorcycle in virtually every way except it doesn't lean into turns but you must. It is harder to ride in that respect I don't recommend it for people who don't have fair upper body strength. Little kids ride bikes and small motorcycles without much trouble-same kids could not handle a Spyder safely.
We are having a Poker Run in October, The Downed Biker Rally as it is called. We will be awarding a trophy for best club attendance. Many of us Bikers have been curious for some time now about these Can Am Spyders. I would like to see some of you Riders come out and support our run and show us what these bikes are all about.We would be honored to have you participate. Look up the Poker Run at www.downedbikerfund.org or come over to 4905 E. LaPalma Ave Anaheim, Ca.on Saturday Oct.3rd at 8am and ride with us. This event is for "all motorcycle riders"
Having ridden cycles for 43 years and after driving the rt and rs versions on Saturday all I can say is that they are great! Ordered 2 for both my wife and I. Never had so much fun. You can do all the leaning for me and my wife. On wet roads at 85mph I'd rather be in a turn in this thing with it's stability systems than on 2 wheels. The feeling of freedom is still there!
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