2012 Can-AM® Syder® RS SM5

All Can-Am Spyder RS roadsters are loaded with charisma thanks to its proven Rotax®998cc V-twin engine. The powerplant, which has great torque and shortens roads with a twist of the throttle, is mated to the two available five-speed transmissions. The electronic five-speed (plus reverse) SE5™ transmission, which is controlled by the left hand (thumb and forefinger) and requires no clutching, is optional. A standard SM5 (manual) five-speed transmission also includes reverse.

The Can-Am Spyder RS roadster models all feature an innovative and stable architecture from BRP. Two forward wheels and a double A-arm design are up front and a swing arm with a mono shock and a single rear wheel drives the machine. The Spyder RS roadster is also outfitted with the Vehicle Stability System (VSS), a system developed in partnership with Bosch‡. Combine the Y-configuration, VSS with proven automotive-derived technologies such as anti-lock braking, traction and stability control and the Can-Am Spyder roadster line offers confidence-inspiring handling and control, as well as a ride that’s as unique as it is exhilarating.