| Can-Am's profilation of this bike | 
  | Nothing you’ve experienced prepares you for the thrill of hitting the open road astride a Spyder™ roadster.
Its revolutionary 3-wheeled stance alters the chemistry between vehicle and asphalt. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Can-Am Spyder Roadster | 
    | Year model | 2008 | 
    | Type | Sport | 
    | Rating | 3.6   Check out the detailed rating of racing track capabilities, engine performance, accident risk, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Engine size | 998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) | 
    | Type of engine | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Effect | 106.0 HP (77.4  kW)) @ 8500 RPM | 
    | Torque | 104.3 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.9 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM | 
    | Bore x stroke | 97.0 x 68.0 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches) | 
    | Fuel system | Injection | 
    | Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | 5-speed | 
    | Transmission type | Belt  (final drive) | 
    | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate | 
    | Exhaust system | 2-into-1 with catalytic converter | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Front suspension | Independent double A-arm | 
    | Front wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | Swing Arm with monoshock | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 165/65-R14 | 
    | Rear tire | 225/50-R15 | 
    | Front brakes | Double disc | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 316.2 kg (697.0 pounds) | 
    | Power/weight ratio | 0.3353 HP/kg | 
    | Seat height | 737 mm (29.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1146 mm (45.1 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2667 mm (105.0 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 1506 mm (59.3 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 114 mm (4.5 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1727 mm (68.0 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 26.98 litres (7.13 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Full moon, millenium yellow, red | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Comments | Three wheel motorcycle. | 
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        | Further information | 
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