How many Can Am Spyders have been built?

[Lamonster]

I get asked this question quite a bit and this week I found out for sure. I've put a down payment on a 2008 Spyder GS back in July of 2007 without ever seeing one other than on a video. Soon after I started the first dedicated forum for the Spyder. That was 08-07-2007 and at that time we had 1 member. Today SpyderLovers has grown to over 16,000 members and we've seen the membership pick up once again with more folks finding out about the comfort of the RT and performance and cool factor of the new Spyder F3.

Started 08-07-2007


The Spyder has had growing pain like any other new product that steps out of the box and takes the chance and makes an investment is something nobody else had ever seen. If you remember the economy had just took a major down turn so it was the worst time to launch a product like this. Money was tight and the future was uncertain. Even so BRP pushed forward by perfecting the then GS that is now the sport version (RS) and in 2010 introducing the touring version of the Spyder in the RT. The RT was such a big hit that they decided to fill the blanks with a Spyder that was a little RS and a little RT with the 2013 ST. Then quite unexpectedly in 2014 they introduced the 1330 ACE motor in the RT with more horsepower and torque than the current 998 v-twin. That was also a big hit and made it's way into the all new Spyder F3. I have close to 200,000 miles on Spyders to date and this is by far my personal favorite. I was privileged to be able to help consult with the design team and marketing team at BRP to help them build a cruiser type Spyder that felt more motorcycle like. It hasn't been on the streets very long but we're great response in the few short months it's been out.

On Thursday 04-31-2015 BRP allowed Pitbull Powersports to unvail to the world for the first time at Spyderfest the 100,000 Spyder to roll off the line in Valcourt Quebec! Spyderfest is the largest gathering of Spyders in the world and what better place to show it's owners the success of the product we've all come to love. As it happens the Spyder was a white F3-S and the new owners were able to receive it on stage with local media coverage. It was an exciting time for all who attended and it show that the Spyder is here to stay because of the passion you all have for this crazy three wheel machine. I know as a life long motorcycle rider and owner I never thought the Spyder would hold my attention as long as it has and that it would become such a big part of my life.

So congrats to BRP for making the investment and taking the risk to introduce a product that nobody had ever seen and producing over 100,000 of these since 2008. I look forward to the day they hit 1,000,000. Thanks BRP and to all you SpyderLovers for the support through the years. Here's to the next run of Spyders.

[Centurion]

Thanks for sharing the video and thank you even more for the active role you play in advancing the Spyder community, changing lives and bringing people together!

[GloryRyders]

What a great night............sorry that we missed it!

[Bob Denman]

Here's to the NEXT 100,000!

[Big Arm]

Ordered my '08 GS, PE 2888 in June of '07, but didn't receive it till April of '08, and still feel it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. Thanks for sharing and thanks to BRP for for such a great product. Still riding the '08 and loving it.

[spyder-dude]

That is awesome!

[finless]

Cool! Congrats to the owners of the 100,000th Spyder!

Bob

[bronzeflex42]

That's great news for the Spyder brand. This is the only 3 wheel bike i ever liked and wanted to own. Big ups to Lamonster for bring the owners together on this forum to learn about this great machine..

[Spyder Tony]

A legacy to be proud of, my friend. Many positive things have happened in your life this year, and this is just another example....a well deserved one, if I say so myself.

[Chupaca]

Good to finally get a count...often asked that questions but never had a figure. Thanks for sharing the presentation and congrats to brp.. now I can say..." over one hundred thousand "

[Deanna777]

to the owner of the 100,000 Spyder, and a big Thanks to BRP, Lamont, Len, etc. for building spyders, starting this website, starting/ and continuing SF, and meeting an Awesome group of Spyder Owners. Here is to the next 100,000 Spyders Deanna

[vegas01]

I get asked this question quite a bit and this week I found out for sure. I've put a down payment on a 2008 Spyder GS back in July of 2007 without ever seeing one other than on a video. Soon after I started the first dedicated forum for the Spyder. That was 08-07-2007 and at that time we had 1 member. Today SpyderLovers has grown to over 16,000 members and we've seen the membership pick up once again with more folks finding out about the comfort of the RT and performance and cool factor of the new Spyder F3.

Started 08-07-2007


The Spyder has had growing pain like any other new product that steps out of the box and takes the chance and makes an investment is something nobody else had ever seen. If you remember the economy had just took a major down turn so it was the worst time to launch a product like this. Money was tight and the future was uncertain. Even so BRP pushed forward by perfecting the then GS that is now the sport version (RS) and in 2010 introducing the touring version of the Spyder in the RT. The RT was such a big hit that they decided to fill the blanks with a Spyder that was a little RS and a little RT with the 2013 ST. Then quite unexpectedly in 2014 they introduced the 1330 ACE motor in the RT with more horsepower and torque than the current 998 v-twin. That was also a big hit and made it's way into the all new Spyder F3. I have close to 200,000 miles on Spyders to date and this is by far my personal favorite. I was privileged to be able to help consult with the design team and marketing team at BRP to help them build a cruiser type Spyder that felt more motorcycle like. It hasn't been on the streets very long but we're great response in the few short months it's been out.

On Thursday 04-31-2015 BRP allowed Pitbull Powersports to unvail to the world for the first time at Spyderfest the 100,000 Spyder to roll off the line in Valcourt Quebec! Spyderfest is the largest gathering of Spyders in the world and what better place to show it's owners the success of the product we've all come to love. As it happens the Spyder was a white F3-S and the new owners were able to receive it on stage with local media coverage. It was an exciting time for all who attended and it show that the Spyder is here to stay because of the passion you all have for this crazy three wheel machine. I know as a life long motorcycle rider and owner I never thought the Spyder would hold my attention as long as it has and that it would become such a big part of my life.

So congrats to BRP for making the investment and taking the risk to introduce a product that nobody had ever seen and producing over 100,000 of these since 2008. I look forward to the day they hit 1,000,000. Thanks BRP and to all you SpyderLovers for the support through the years. Here's to the next run of Spyders.

AWESOME!!! The future looks good!!! I love my F3 S and I am a first time rider!!!

[ARtraveler]

Also happy to say that I was one of the early adapters of the product.

I was lucky enough to get the first 08 GS sold in Alaska. I only waited 7 months for it to arrive. Have owned a couple other benchmarks (2010 RTS, 2014 RT-S), and am not disappointed with any of my decisions to buy the brand.

Thanks for the update on 100,000 built. That number is higher than most were speculating about.

[wyliec]

Here's to the NEXT 100,000!

Bob,

You need to pick up your posting pace. You're being out distanced by spyders built.

[SPYD3R]

AWESOME, just AWESOME......
very nice gesture on the part of BRP....
Dan P
SPYD3R F3-S

[jaherbst]

Ordered my '08 GS, PE 2888 in June of '07, but didn't receive it till April of '08, and still feel it's one of the best purchases I've ever made. Thanks for sharing and thanks to BRP for for such a great product. Still riding the '08 and loving it.

Go Larry! Good on ya. Will be waiting for your return next Fall for more riding together in Tucson.

Jack

[robmorg]

Just some guy who showed up at Daytona Bike Week, saw the Spyder, and became a "convert". How cool is that?