Bombardier Spyder Roadster
I was driving back from a meeting this morning listening to a radio show discussing the Bombardier Spyder. One host was arguing that the new roadster trike was perfect for middle-aged men like himself who were interested in the motorcycle experience but worried about falling over. The other host argued that no man with any self-esteem what so ever would be caught dead on this thing instead of a real bike. Either way it's a distinctive vehicle, looking a bit like a regular motorcycle from the back but more like a riding lawnmower from the front. It has a 106 horsepower Rotax 990cc V-twin engine, a five-speed transmission, anti-lock brakes and a stability control system. The Can-Am Spyder roadster sells for $14,999 and comes in either yellow or silver. It will be available in the U.S. this fall.
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Dennis Mar 9th 2007 10:12PM
"The other host argued that no man with any self-esteem what so ever would be caught dead on this thing instead of a real bike. "
I'd beg to differ, as a man who lost an arm to a hit-and-run driver. This is my option, vs. paying upwards of $30,000 USD for a Harley trike. I hope to take delivery in September.
T Apr 2nd 2007 12:12PM
Yup, I too have had an accident on my Harley tourer totalling it, all I sustained was a broken foot, after landing some 85' from scene of impact, since then purchased another HD tourer, however the experience is different, especially riding in the harsh winds across the desert......yup the spyder is a welcomed idea long awaited, this machine with all it's technologically advance safety features and (very decent speed) a trunk, 7 gallon fuel tank, surefootedness, proven reliable engine etc....all 95inches of custom upgraded on my 04 Harley FLTRI with less than 10k miles is up for sale! I have made my deposit at Bert's and is anxiously awaiting a silver & black (hopefully) in Sept as well, yup I believe mine will be a renewed love for open air sport crusing, I may even use it as transportation to and from work plus I will feel so much better taking a passenger for a round town putt, (only draw back will be splitting laness and inhaling all that carbon monoxide) but hey for all that fun to be had, having close to everything safety wise, looks, (hopefully handling) on a spyder (I won't say bike or trike) why not...yup I signed up!!!
Rey Gamberro Salvador Apr 2nd 2007 8:01PM
I've only just turned 18, and I'm considering saving up for a Spyder Roadster, or taking out a loan if I can perform a miracle or two on my nonexistent credit score in time for my move to Canada. I mean, shit, the thing looks pretty cool, and it'd be nice to have an ATV for messin around plus a practical vehicle, in one not-so-massive purchase. I'll have to research it a bit more, but one thing's for sure; I wouldn't feel in the LEAST bit demasculinized by riding a Spyder Roadster-... assuming it has the speed for me to indulge in some young-idiot time while I still can.