Can-Am Spyder?

music man · 09-26-2008, 12:09 PM

I saw one of these things in town yesterday, very odd looking, and from what I read in this article very expensive and gets horrible gas mileage, So whats the point???

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ ... 86706.html

Sarris · 09-26-2008, 12:26 PM

I hear the same. They also have the turning radius of a battleship. Might as well drive a car.

music man · 09-26-2008, 12:28 PM

Yea they said on that site I think, that it gets like 20 miles to the gallon, hell I could drive certain full size trucks and get 20 miles to the gallon, probably not as fun though.

Mandachan · 09-26-2008, 01:38 PM

There was a guy in my MSF class that was driving one.

It's really just one of those toys I should think - and a 'status' thing... The guy who i saw driving it was young, and a bachalor - seemed to say "Look at my hip toys" type of attitude. Though i'm judging so who knows.

I would think - that would personally be the only reason I would drive one - is if i thought it was an awesome looking toy and had to have one just to have it.

Water Warrior 2 · 09-26-2008, 08:17 PM

Motor Week just tested the Can-Am and the Piaggio 3 wheeler. The Piaggio can be leaned like a bike and is far cheaper than the Can-Am but still not in the price range of an actual 2 wheeled bike. I have seen both up close and personal and would really like to ride the Piaggio.

music man · 09-26-2008, 09:13 PM

Oh don't get me wrong I would love to ride that Can-am thing to but not that bad.

09-26-2008, 12:09 PM	#1
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Can-Am Spyder? I saw one of these things in town yesterday, very odd looking, and from what I read in this article very expensive and gets horrible gas mileage, So whats the point??? http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ ... 86706.html __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-26-2008, 12:26 PM	#2
Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	Re: Can-Am Spyder? I hear the same. They also have the turning radius of a battleship. Might as well drive a car. __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Can-Am Spyder? Yea they said on that site I think, that it gets like 20 miles to the gallon, hell I could drive certain full size trucks and get 20 miles to the gallon, probably not as fun though. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-26-2008, 01:38 PM	#4
Mandachan Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 10	Re: Can-Am Spyder? There was a guy in my MSF class that was driving one. It's really just one of those toys I should think - and a 'status' thing... The guy who i saw driving it was young, and a bachalor - seemed to say "Look at my hip toys" type of attitude. Though i'm judging so who knows. I would think - that would personally be the only reason I would drive one - is if i thought it was an awesome looking toy and had to have one just to have it.
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09-26-2008, 08:17 PM	#5
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: Can-Am Spyder? Motor Week just tested the Can-Am and the Piaggio 3 wheeler. The Piaggio can be leaned like a bike and is far cheaper than the Can-Am but still not in the price range of an actual 2 wheeled bike. I have seen both up close and personal and would really like to ride the Piaggio. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-26-2008, 09:13 PM	#6
music man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 1,127	Re: Can-Am Spyder? Oh don't get me wrong I would love to ride that Can-am thing to but not that bad. __________________ "Tell me what kind of wreck you're going to have and I'll tell you what type of helmet you need." [Author Unknown]
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