A hybrid version BRP's Can-Am Spyder roadster is under development

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Plug-in hybrid Can-Am Spyder in the works
Since its launch in 2007, Bombardier Recreational Products’ (BRP) Can-Am Spyder roadster has carved a unique place for itself with its distinctive Y-architecture – two wheels in the front and one in the back – which gives the vehicle the open-air exhilaration of a motorbike combined with the stability of a four-wheeled vehicle. We were duly impressed by our first test ride on the three-wheeler back in 2008, but now a new take on the Spyder is on the horizon. As part of the Canadian government’s efforts to boost that country’s automotive research and development, a project is underway to develop a hybrid version which aims to equal the performance of the current Rotax 998cc V-Twin powered model. Read More

 

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Hybrid spyder

Check out this article also. Toronto Star newspaper had this article in the weekend car section called "Wheels" www.wheels.ca/article79283


I am not a fan of hybrid vehicles because of battery replacement cost. I would like to see them develop a more fuel efficient gas engine using a turbo or something just my $.02 worth

I like the color of the hybrid:spyder: though

 

[Trickie Dick]

Check out this article also. Toronto Star newspaper had this article in the weekend car section called "Wheels" www.wheels.ca/article79283


I am not a fan of hybrid vehicles because of battery replacement cost. I would like to see them develop a more fuel efficient gas engine using a turbo or something just my $.02 worth

I like the color of the hybrid:spyder: though

I never heard of a battery replacement on a hybrid at the owners cost. :dontknow:

 

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Hybrid questions

I never heard of a battery replacement on a hybrid at the owners cost. :dontknow:

What about when the warranty runs out on the battery who pays for the cost of replacing battery ? :dontknow: Would a manufacturer have a life time warranty on a battery? :dontknow:

Since where I live we get snow the :spyder:would have to be stored during winter months would you put it on a battery tender while in storage ?:dontknow:

These are some of the questions I would answers to before I jump on the hybrid band wagon -

 

[randian]

What a waste. I'd rather see them spend engineering time on a new engine and 6-speed transmission.

 

[musicarcade]

To each his own.
I think a Hybrid Spyder would be pretty cool.:doorag:

 

[Y Rider]

What a waste. I'd rather see them spend engineering time on a new engine and 6-speed transmission.

I agree with you but with $5 a gal gas coming there will definitely be a market for this bike.