Can-Am Spyder (merged) threadfest...

RedRocket · 02-04-2007, 10:21 AM

Spied: Bombardier "Spyder" motorcycle

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/...cle/#more-4748

Two spy shots have surfaced showing a new motorcycle-styled vehicle being developed by Canadian ATV and snowmobile maker Bombardier. The Bombardier vehicle, known as the Spyder, has two front wheels and one rear wheel which allows for motorcycle-like ride with improved stability. The vehicle is expected to be launched officially on February 9th. Gallery after the jump…

The vehicle features a Rotax 1000cc, 60 degree water-cooled V-twin engine, which will produce about 130 horsepower. The gearbox appears to use a traditional foot-operated changing system, but some reports had suggested a CVT gearbox will be used.

Other features spied by the photographers include electronic stability control and ABS braking systems. The motorcycle is designed to be street legal. Further, the 'trike' might only require a regular 'car' license in some countries such as the United States.

The vehicle is targeted to ship this summer in the States, with a European launch by next summer. More details are expected to follow soon.

Roadwarrior · 02-04-2007, 10:33 AM

Cool. I always thought Bombardier would make a come back into motorcycles. Whe the rumors of the Can-am comming back surfaced I expected dirt bike, but It turned out to be just the name on an ATV. Although that 3 wheeler isn,t exactly a motorcycle, it could be interesting.

brents347 · 02-04-2007, 11:31 AM

Is that passenger wearing ballast weights?

jefmad · 02-04-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by brents347

Is that passenger wearing ballast weights?

Sure looks like it. They must be making sure the suspension will handle the robust crowd.

Ergo · 02-04-2007, 10:01 PM

Reportedly being launched by Canadian ATV & Snowmobile maker Bombardier on February 9th, 2007. Available in US Summer of 2007.

Rotax 1000cc, 60 degree V-Twin liquid cooled (ala Aprilia Futura...)

2 front wheels, one rear wheel.

Electronic stability control, ABS.

Pics are copyrighted, but available at the link...

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/...er-motorcycle/

FT BSTRD · 02-04-2007, 11:18 PM

I like it.

Weird that Killboy was the photographer.

I wonder if they tested it at Deals Gap.

twinrider · 02-05-2007, 12:00 AM

The motor sounds fantastic, now if they can just get rid of one of those front wheels.

Nd2Roam · 02-05-2007, 12:16 AM

Is the pilion wearing lead blocks on a belt?

Sgt Large · 02-05-2007, 12:36 AM

The Spyder is the bike/trike for those bikers who have been injured/impaired and can't ride 2 wheelers anymore.

There should be more of them being designed and built.

Our injured mates have the right to still be on the road without becoming detainees in 4 wheeled cages.

Jonnylotto · 02-05-2007, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Nd2Roam

Is the pilion wearing lead blocks on a belt?

Looks like a diver's belt to me.

I guess someone told him they were going squidhunting

Hughlysses · 02-05-2007, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by FT BSTRD

I like it.

Weird that Killboy was the photographer.

I wonder if they tested it at Deals Gap.

Yep, Killboy spotted it on the Dragon several months ago.

K1W1 · 02-05-2007, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nd2Roam

Is the pilion wearing lead blocks on a belt?

They will have been doing suspension load tests.

KiltBoy · 02-05-2007, 06:45 AM

I still like the Piaggio MP3

rnr · 02-05-2007, 06:46 AM

Ditto on the weight/suspension.

You'd think they just find the perfect pudgy pillion person, and do away with the weights?

I see satin jackets onboard soon, and lots of Gold Wing trade-ins...

FT BSTRD · 02-05-2007, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nd2Roam

Is the pilion wearing lead blocks on a belt?

I believe they were simulating a 258lb retiree grandma from Wisconsin.

I don't think it will attract too many GW converts. I didn't see any cup holders.

02-04-2007, 10:21 AM	#1
RedRocket ^OP Yeah! I want Cheesy Poofs Joined: Feb 2003 Location: SoCal Oddometer: 17,783	Can-Am Spyder (merged) threadfest... Spied: Bombardier "Spyder" motorcycle http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/...cle/#more-4748 Two spy shots have surfaced showing a new motorcycle-styled vehicle being developed by Canadian ATV and snowmobile maker Bombardier. The Bombardier vehicle, known as the Spyder, has two front wheels and one rear wheel which allows for motorcycle-like ride with improved stability. The vehicle is expected to be launched officially on February 9th. Gallery after the jump… The vehicle features a Rotax 1000cc, 60 degree water-cooled V-twin engine, which will produce about 130 horsepower. The gearbox appears to use a traditional foot-operated changing system, but some reports had suggested a CVT gearbox will be used. Other features spied by the photographers include electronic stability control and ABS braking systems. The motorcycle is designed to be street legal. Further, the 'trike' might only require a regular 'car' license in some countries such as the United States. The vehicle is targeted to ship this summer in the States, with a European launch by next summer. More details are expected to follow soon. RedRocket screwed with this post 02-06-2007 at 07:26 PM

02-04-2007, 11:31 AM	#3
brents347 KOTW 2010 Finisher Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Where the hell is Truckee, CA? Oddometer: 3,000	Is that passenger wearing ballast weights? __________________ Brents347 Truckee, CA. 07 Yamaha R6 07 KTM 950 Super Enduro 04 KTM 250exc- plated two-stroke

02-04-2007, 10:01 PM	#5
Ergo Studly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2002 Location: NC, Fla, CO in USA Oddometer: 805	Spied: Bombardier "Spyder" Motorcycle... Reportedly being launched by Canadian ATV & Snowmobile maker Bombardier on February 9th, 2007. Available in US Summer of 2007. Rotax 1000cc, 60 degree V-Twin liquid cooled (ala Aprilia Futura...) 2 front wheels, one rear wheel. Electronic stability control, ABS. Pics are copyrighted, but available at the link... http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/...er-motorcycle/ __________________ BBQ Tour guide! IBA# 20567

02-05-2007, 12:16 AM	#8
Nd2Roam Charleston, WV Joined: Oct 2004 Oddometer: 378	Is the pilion wearing lead blocks on a belt? __________________ John 07 DL650

02-05-2007, 12:36 AM	#9
Sgt Large BMW OUTLAW Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Oddometer: 304	The Spyder is the bike/trike for those bikers who have been injured/impaired and can't ride 2 wheelers anymore. There should be more of them being designed and built. Our injured mates have the right to still be on the road without becoming detainees in 4 wheeled cages. __________________ "Work Hard, Play Hard, Fear Nothing"

02-04-2007, 10:33 AM	#2
Roadwarrior Taking The Long Way Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Great White North Oddometer: 993	Cool. I always thought Bombardier would make a come back into motorcycles. Whe the rumors of the Can-am comming back surfaced I expected dirt bike, but It turned out to be just the name on an ATV. Although that 3 wheeler isn,t exactly a motorcycle, it could be interesting.

02-05-2007, 12:00 AM	#7
twinrider pass the catnip Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Earth Oddometer: 7,563	The motor sounds fantastic, now if they can just get rid of one of those front wheels.

02-05-2007, 06:45 AM	#13
KiltBoy Mahout Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Sarasota, Flatistan Oddometer: 621	I still like the Piaggio MP3 __________________ 94 Elefant 07 R1200GS A d v e n t u r e...

02-05-2007, 06:46 AM	#14
rnr Simple. Fast. Paid for. Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Mid-Michigan Oddometer: 1,000	GW trade-in? Ditto on the weight/suspension. You'd think they just find the perfect pudgy pillion person, and do away with the weights? I see satin jackets onboard soon, and lots of Gold Wing trade-ins... __________________ The boots stay on. '08 Buell Ulysses '97 BMW R1100RT '93 Kawasaki KLR250

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