Can-Am Spyder vs. Can-Am Ryker

When you’re in the market for a roadster, you’ll undoubtedly want to know which is better — a Can-Am Spyder or a Can-Am Ryker? The truth is that each of these machines delivers an exciting riding experience, so the question is not which one is better, but which one is better for you. The experts at Louisiana Powersports give you the lowdown on who is buying each of these roadsters.

Can-Am Rykers

A Can-Am Ryker is a thrilling toy — the perfect graduation gift for your adventure-loving student. But don’t wait for someone to gift you this exciting ride — it’s affordable for most working Americans.

Starting out at around $8,000, the standard version the Can-Am Ryker comes with a two-cylinder, 47 hp motor, but you get the choice to upgrade to a little more oomph with a three-cylinder 77 hp motor.

The beauty of a Can-Am Ryker is that it’s so easy (twist and go!) to hop onto this exciting little beast and three-wheel out on the open road with the wind in your face. You can go with eco or sport mode, depending on your mood. Choose the former for better gas mileage, and choose the latter for drifting around curves on the pavement. The lower seat allows for tighter turns and excellent control.

For a few grand more, you can kick your Ryker up a notch and get the Rally Edition. Fatter tires, enhanced safety features, upgraded suspension and a skid plate make this version suitable for driving on loose road surfaces where you can drift to your heart’s content. The Rally Edition also gives you a little storage space — pack a lunch and make a day of riding with your buds.

Can-Am Spyders

If the Can-Am Ryker is a starter bike for the fresh-faced and youthful, the Spyder is a fully equipped roadster for the rider who likes comfort and has the money to pay for it.

Running between about $16K and $28K, these roadsters are for people who have a 401(k). Since they’re the same price as a fiery new Ford Mustang, you know the people who buy Spyders will be parking them next to their GMC Denalis and the Class A RVs.

The Can-Am Spyder has a three-cylinder 105 hp motor that can reach up to 110 mph (if no one’s looking). It has a six-speed transmission that lets you take control of the ride.

Spyder upgrades are targeted to comfort. Better suspension makes for a smoother ride. Three-wheel roadsters are favorites of former motorcycle enthusiasts who can no longer ride due to injuries, so a bump-free ride is a huge perk.

Anyone who loves a roadster loves the freedom of riding out in the open air, but the Spyder’s heated handlebars are a testament to how riders love to be spoiled by the little luxuries that allow them to enjoy longer trips. Get a tow hitch too so you can pack supplies for a day trip or an overnight.

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Make plans this summer to come to Louisiana Powersports and buy a father-son pair — a Can-Am Ryker and Can-Am Spyder. You’ll never love another purchase as much.