Is the Can-Am Spyder F3 the Future of Three Wheelers?

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The Can-Am Spyder is an interesting vehicle to say the least. It is a three wheel “motorcycle”, or really a tricycle that offers riders and owners an alternative motor vehicle experience. Motorcycles provide riders with a more intimate driving experience that can be both exhilarating and relaxing, depending on how one rides and what they ride. Well the Can-Am came into the scene and it wanted to shake up what people thought of traditional motorcycle and “motorcycle” like vehicles.

The vehicle made is first debut back in 2007 when it was manufactured by Bombardier Recreational Products, who also make snowmobiles and Sea-Doo’s (essentially Jet-skis) and it instantly polarized many people. This vehicle is not really a motorcycle, so hardcore motorcycle fans reacted negatively. I would imagine this is because the Can-Am is most likely easier to ride and operate due to its three wheels, which adds for more stability, therefore it is “not as good” or “traditional”. However people who wanted a unique and exhilarating riding experience were drawn to the Can-Am Spyder due to how different the vehicle is.

Bombardier Recreational Products is proud to announce its new, sportier version of the Spyder, the Spyder F3 for 2015. BRP has a variety of different Can-Am Spyders, however this particular model will focus on performance. The vehicle is outfitted with a large 3-cylinder 115 horse power engine, with either a 6 speed manual gearbox or a semiautomatic gearbox. This is a relatively large engine for a vehicle of this class, however the Can-Am Spyders do weigh more than your average motorcycle so they require slightly more power. The vehicle is also outfitted with traction control, stability control, and anti-lock brakes to ensure the highest levels of safety when it is being operated. All of the brakes on the vehicle are operated by the right foot pedal. The vehicle also offers a more comfortable seating fixture for riders. As opposed to sport bikes whose riding position can quickly get uncomfortable, the Can-Am Spyder F3 has a very low 26.6 inch saddle height with the riders feet going forwards. The vehicle will start at $19,500 which is pretty steep if you ask me. Most motorcycles are less money, and you can easily get a ultra fast sport bike for a fraction of that. I mean you can even get a car, but hey this is a “recreational vehicle”.

The Can-Am Spyders are unique vehicles that are not for everyone, however they will surely cause people to turn heads. Whether that head turing is from admiration or hatred is for you to find out. Not everyone will like this vehicle, and BRP knows that. However they believe that there is a future with these three wheeled vehicles, and strangely enough I kind of believe them.

Photo from can-am.bpr.com

Written by Sebastian Hensiek

From Philadelphia, Sebastian is a fan of music, writing, art, and entertainment.