Very first 2007 Spyder

[Barlock]

I was wondering if anyone remembered:

1. What was so good about 2007 Spyder (one specific feature or a list of those) that BRP wouldn't dare to "improve?"
2. Why it was so good, and is it still present on my 2012 rts-se5, or was it "modified" so much that it is no longer there?

Just askin'

[ARtraveler]

I believe that 2008 was the year of the first . They were in the magazines in fall of 2007 though. That was what got me interested in the brand.

[Barlock]

Was there a prototype prior to that in 2007?

[ARtraveler]

Was there a prototype prior to that in 2007?

Must have been, but I don't have any specifics on it.

[Barlock]

I found this on the internet:
2007_spyder.jpg

Is it really a 2007 ?

[SNOOPY]

They had a 2007, they just didn't let anyone in Arkansas know about it.

[rnet]

I demoed one in 2007 at Americade.

[Spyder Tony]

BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster

2006

• In December 2006, the first spy photo of the Can-Am Spyder was published online. The vehicle was spotted near Deal's Gap, NC on the "Tail of the Dragon" route.

2007

• On February 9, 2007, the Sypder was officially launched by BRP dealers, customers and media.
• In September, the first full-production Spyder from the assembly line in Valcourt, Québec was made.
• In October, Spyder serial number 001 was delivered to Jay Leno's garage in Burbank, California.

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRP_Can-Am_Spyder_Roadster

[Barlock]

BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster


2006

• In December 2006, the first spy photo of the Can-Am Spyder was published online. The vehicle was spotted near Deal's Gap, NC on the "Tail of the Dragon" route.

2007

• On February 9, 2007, the Sypder was officially launched by BRP dealers, customers and media.
• In September, the first full-production Spyder from the assembly line in Valcourt, Québec was made.
• In October, Spyder serial number 001 was delivered to Jay Leno's garage in Burbank, California.

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRP_Can-Am_Spyder_Roadster

Thanks. Those are interesting facts, and in addition to those from the same source:

Sales

By October 2007, approximately 2,500 units had been sold.By May 2009, 12,500 Spyders (9,932 of them sold in the United States) had been manufactured. Approximately 21 percent of its sales are to women. In addition, some 27 percent of Spyder owners have never previously owned a motorcycle.

[Chupaca]

Of when...many of the original systems are in the roadsters today. Some have been updated but your ECM, VSS, DPS, ABS, etc. The RT was not introduced till 2010 but still had all the basics of the GS/RS. The motor has been the same till 2014. They have a good product so changes are slow...

[Bob Denman]

1280px-Can-Am_Spyder_Jay_Leno.jpg

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

2008.......

[Bob Denman]

look carefully... 2007_spyder.jpg

[slather1]

Ours is a 2008. What I remember ,and I am old, is that they were available in 2007 but in limited number of states. Pa. did not get them until 2008.

[ARtraveler]

Ours is a 2008. What I remember ,and I am old, is that they were available in 2007 but in limited number of states. Pa. did not get them until 2008.

I got the 2nd to hit AK. June 2008. Deposit in December 2007 The dealer snarfed the first one.

And then...

[spyder-dude]

I had one of the first Spyders in November 2007 but it was a 2008 Can-Am Spyder (Number 37)

[ARtraveler]

I had one of the first Spyders in November 2007 but it was a 2008 Can-Am Spyder (Number 37)

[900Dave]

I have a long distance friend that has a 2007. I have no proof that it is an 07 but that is what he told me. I questioned him and said they did not come out until 2008 and he stood firm and flat out told me it is an 07. Either way he loves it and continues to ride it and has no plans to replace it at this point in time.

[arntufun]

It's easy to settle this,,,,,,,,,, Anyone who can post a "REAL" state title picture that says that their Spyder is 2007 will win free admission to next years Owners event........

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I have a long distance friend that has a 2007. I have no proof that it is an 07 but that is what he told me. I questioned him and said they did not come out until 2008 and he stood firm and flat out told me it is an 07. Either way he loves it and continues to ride it and has no plans to replace it at this point in time.

My 2003 Toyota was purchased in 2002 does that make it an 02 ....NO.....If your " friend " just happens to be correct though He has the only one in EXISTANCE and it's worth so much MONEY I can't even think how many zero's past 9 it would be ...... ....Mike

[coz]

I found this on the internet:
2007_spyder.jpg

Is it really a 2007 ?

it has to be true if it's on the internet......right?

[SNOOPY]

My 2003 Toyota was purchased in 2002 does that make it an 02 ....NO.....If your " friend " just happens to be correct though He has the only one in EXISTANCE and it's worth so much MONEY I can't even think how many zero's past 9 it would be ...... ....Mike

This is is a good point, I have a 2007 Mustang and the earliest ones were built in June 2006.

Its all in the VIN number, that is the real proof.

[ivanlee]

It's easy to settle this,,,,,,,,,, Anyone who can post a "REAL" state title picture that says that their Spyder is 2007 will win free admission to next years Owners event........

Jan Leno has #1. And his is a 2008.

[sledmaster]

The first production models for sale were 2008 models, this is what was delivered to those who placed orders in 2007. Jay Leno got #001 as part of doing the dealer intro at Miramar Air Force Base at San Diego. The BRP museum in Valcourt got #002. The CEO of BRP got #003. The two engineers on the Spyder patent got #004 & #005. I bought #006, that was in December of 2007. There were of course prototypes before that for many years, but none were officially offered for sale.

[SNOOPY]

The first production models for sale were 2008 models, this is what was delivered to those who placed orders in 2007. Jay Leno got #001 as part of doing the dealer intro at Miramar Air Force Base at San Diego. The BRP museum in Valcourt got #002. The CEO of BRP got #003. The two engineers on the Spyder patent got #004 & #005. I bought #006, that was in December of 2007. There were of course prototypes before that for many years, but none were officially offered for sale.

Now that is cool!