2011 Can-Am Spyder RS Review
There is nothing ordinary about the way she looks. Or how it goes, for that matter. With its Rotax ® 990 V-Twin, its advanced vehicle stability system (VSS) and unique three-position wheel roadster, 2011 Can-Am Spyder offers a bold new way to experience the freedom of the highway.
There is nothing ordinary about the way she looks. Or how it goes, for that matter. With its Rotax ® 990 V-Twin, its advanced vehicle stability system (VSS) and unique three-position wheel roadster, 2011 Can-Am Spyder offers a bold new way to experience the freedom of the highway.
Specifications
Engine
BRP-Rotax ® Manufacturer
Type 998cc V-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC 4
Bore-Stroke 3.82 inches x 2.68 inches (97 mm x 68 mm)
Injection multi-point EFI system, with 2.24 inches (57 mm), throttle body
Power 106 hp (79 kW at 8500 rpm)
77 Nm of torque (104.3 Nm at 6,250 rpm)
5-speed manual transmission (SM5) with reverse OR
5-speed semi-automatic (SE5), and not
Magneto 500 watts
Electric Start
Battery of 12 volt / 21 amp / hour maintenance free sealed
FRAME
SST Spyder Frame
Double front wheel suspension arm with anti-roll bar
Travel before the wheel suspension 5.69 inches (145 mm)
Rear suspension with single shock
Rear suspension travel 5.71 inches (145 mm)
Brake pedal, integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking
The front brake calipers with 4-piston (250 mm x 6 mm) discs
Single piston rear brake with sliding caliper pins (250 mm x 6 mm) disc
EBD Electronic Brake Force Distribution
ABS Antilock Braking System
Foot parking brake, engages behind bracket
Front tires 165/65 R14
Rear tires 225/50 R15
3-spoke front, aluminum, 14 x 5 inches (355 mm x 127 mm)
Rear aluminum 15 x 7 inches (381 mm x 178 mm)
Safety and Security
VSS vehicle stability system
SCS Stability Control System
TCS Traction Control
ABS anti-lock braking system
DPS Dynamic Power Steering
DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 105 x 59.3 x 45.1 inches (2667 x 1,506 x 1,145 mm)
Step 68 inches (1727 mm)
Seat height 29 inches (737 mm)
Ground clearance 4.5 inches (115 mm)
Dry weight 699 pounds (317 kg)
Front storage capacity 11.6 gallons U.S.. (44 l)
Capacity Front Load 35 lb (15.9 kg)
Maximum load of 440 pounds (200 kg)
Fuel capacity 6.6 gal. (25 l)
FEATURES
Multi-function LCD instrumentation / analog gauges: digital speedometer, tachometer,
and daily and hourly meter, gear position, temperature,
engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
DESS anti-theft system (security system)
halogen 2 (60W) with tail light / brake
Windshield 10 inch (250 mm) sports
Warranty 2 years
Transmissions available: SM5 - 5-speed manual and reverse (not available in Pearl White), O
SE5 - 5-speed semi-automatic with reverse
Available colors: pure white pearl metallic magnesium
