Maybe many of us didn’t realize of the existance of the tricycle motorbike like Spyder Can-Am in Malaysia. Maybe we are too concentrating on the car story rather than digging up some motorcycle stuff. But now, you are already exposed to JPJ approved to be on the road, the Spyder CAN-AM 3 wheels motorbike.

This motorbike has some features nearly same as a car but it is more towards a motorbike genetic. Is it worth to have the 3 wheels motorbike? With no roof and you are stuck in the jam? Hmm.. We can see rarely people buy this motorbike. I never see the bike on the road in Malaysia. But the bike is absolutely cool.

It has a wider dimension than a Perodua Kancil, ABS, EBD and many of car specification in the 998 cc motorbike.

Here we would like to share some information regarding specification of Spyder Can-am 3 wheels motorcycle

TRICYCLE SPYDER CAN-AM – THREE WHEELS MOTORCYCLE SPECIFICATION

Engine Specification

Manufacturer:    BRP-Rotax

Type:    990 V-Twin

Displacement:   60.90 in3 (998cc)
Bore:   3.82 in (97 mm)

Stroke:   2.68 in (68 mm)

Cylinder:   2

Valves per cylinder:   DOHC 4

Max output:   106 hp @ 8500 rpm

(79 kW @ 8500 rpm)

Max torque:   77 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm

(104.3 Nm @ 6250 rpm)

Compression ratio:   10.8:1

Ignition type:   Electronic ignition with dual output coil

Lubrication:   5W40 BRP synthetic oil

Exhaust system:   2-into-1 with catalytic converter

Cooling:   Liquid cooled

Injection:   Multi-point EFI with 57 mm diameter throttle bodies

(JPJ APPROVED)

Drive Train

Gear box:   Sequential Manual 5-Speed (SM5) with transmission-based reverse

Optional gear box:   Sequential Electronic 5-Speed (SE5) with transmission-based reverse

Final drive:   28/79 ratio final drive with

Carbon-reinforced drive belt

Clutch:   Wet, multi-plate, manual or electronic operation through a hydraulic piston

Electric Equipment

Magneto:   500 Watt

Starter:   Electric

Battery:   Dry Cell, 12V, 21 Amp

Geometry

Front suspension :   Double A-Arm with anti-roll bar

Front suspension travel:   5.67 in (144 mm) with adjustable cam

Rear suspension:   Swing-arm with monoshock

Rear suspension travel:   5.71 in (145 mm) with adjustable cam

Chassis type:   SST Spyder

(Surrounding Spar Technology)

Steering:   DPS (Dynamic Power Steering)

Tires & Wheels

Front tire:   KR21 165/65R14

Front nominal pressure:   13-17 psi (89-117 kPa)

Rear tire:   KR21 225/50R15

Rear nominal pressure:   26-30 psi (179-207 kPa)

Wheel size, front:   Aluminum 14×5 (355×127)

Wheel size, rear:   Aluminum 15×7 (381×178)

 Brakes

Type:   Foot-actuated, fully integrated

hydraulic 3-wheel braking system

Front braking system:   4 piston calipers with 10.2 in x 0.25 in (260 mm x 6 mm) discs

Rear braking system:   Single-piston caliper with 10.2 in x 0.25 in (260 mm x 6 mm) disc

EBD:   Electronic Brake Distribution

ABS:   Anti-lock Braking System

Parking brake:   Mechanical, foot actuated to the rear caliper

Safety & Security

VSS:   Vehicle Stability System

ABS:   Anti-lock Braking System

TCS:   Traction Control System

SCS:   Stability Control System with

Roll-Over Mitigation

DPS:   Dynamic Power Steering

DESS:   Digitally Encoded Security System

Vehicle Dimensions & Weights

Dry vehicle weight:   699 lbs (317 kg)

Front storage capacity:   2,685 in3 (44 l)
Front max load capacity:   30 lbs (15.9 kg)

Total vehicle load allowed:   440 lbs (200 kg)

Fuel capacity:   6.6 US gal (25 l)

Oil capacity:   1.19 US gal (4.5 l)

Coolant capacity:   0.85 US gal (3.2 l)

GVWR:   1,188 lbs (540 kg)

Ground clearance:   4.5 in (115 mm)

Vehicle overall height:   45.1 in (1,145 mm)

Vehicle overall length:   105 in (2,667 mm)

Vehicle overall width:   59.3 in (1,506 mm)

Seat (top) height:   29 in (737 mm)

Wheel base:   68 in (1,727 mm)

Wheel track, front:   51.5 in (1,308 mm)

Type of gas:   Unleaded, 87 octane minimum

Features & Main Options

Dual analog and LCD w/speedometer,

tachometer, electric fuel gauge,

daily trip (A & B) meters, engine

temperature, ambient temperature

and gear position indicator. Information

displayed in either metric or US Standards

Main options:   Fog lights, xenon lights,

mono seat cover, racing exhaust pipe,

travel bags, cargo liner, passenger

backrest, low and high windshields

Warranty:   2 years

(Imagine a Malaysian ride on the three wheelers.. hurm..cool!)

You can get the motorbike in some of the big motorcycle shop (kedai motor) in malaysia like welly.

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