Revealed!
2008 CanAm Spyder
Manufacturing to commence later this year.
I like it. I have a fondness for all 3wheelers. It would be cool if it were a leaner like the Piaggio MP3 and the Scandinavian one I can't remember the name of right now, but the Piaggio's only 250cc and I seem to recall the other as being similarly sized.
This CanAm, on the other (third?) hand, is a 990cc Vtwin by Rotax (think /BMW F series/Bombardier; Rotax knows their stuff) and should have the grunt to really move.
Initially, it will be available only in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Wisconsin and Virginia, but nine more states are just around the bend (am I the only one who thinks having fifty separate DMVs in one country is a stupid waste of time and money?).
I'll take a yellow one with an absurd number of touring-related farkles and an unnecessary amount of auxiliary lighting, please.
Spyder info: theKneeslider.com
BRP/CanAM website: opentheroad.com
UPDATE: 6 February, 2007: I've given it much consideration, weighed the pros and cons, looked into my soul (that was necessary because Comet's right, it doesn't lean) and I have decided...
I want one.
I'd prefer the silver, but if it doesn't lean, what's the point?
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It doesn't lean. It does, however, have a certain coolness. And a 106hp Vtwin.
ReplyDeleteBesides, I already have a 2wheeler that leans. I don't have any 3wheelers at all.
I'd prefer black, red, or maybe even a warm grey with red stripes.
ReplyDeleteWhat is its top speed and do I have to sign my organ donor's card to ride one?
I do see it as fun, but without the lean, not really likely for me unless they are dirt cheap ($6,000.00 or less). And I imagine they cost more than either of my bikes did when new.
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holy smokes, that thing looks like a touring dream. Slap on some hard panniers and go.
ReplyDeleteConsequently, its been sub 20's here in DC for a couple weeks now. And when you live in a swamp, that means theres patches of ice everywhere. And that means no bike. C'mon march! I know you're coming soon.