Considering a Spyder - Can I Ask You Some Questions?

[Mikey]

Don't be afraid of the mileage part of the sale if they have a service record, if it's been maintained you'll be OK! If your dreams are doing a bit of traveling the RT will have a bit more luggage space, where the rubber hits the road between the two is that you will sit a small amount differently on an RT vs an F3, and it would be worth your time to go to a dealership and sit on both, then go out and see what you can find on the pre-owned market! It's nice to talk to the person you're buying it from to see why they're selling it! I was down in Tenn a couple of days ago seeing family with my 2012 RTL; found a nice 2025 S2S that had 700 miles on it that the owner just didn't like the way it handled and wanted to go back to two wheels; got a heck of a good deal and came home with that; and my brother-in law got a heck of a deal also! So, take your time, try them out, have fun, and find what's good for you!!

 

[Cosmo]

Be aware that a number of dealers will not service a Spyder 10 years or older

 

[jarrett]

Thanks for all of the info so far. We're definitely focused on 2020 and newer RT's at this point.

I read the F3's sit more like a cruiser bike, which is not where I come from. All the bikes I've owned are more upright seating. So it sounds like the RT's ergos and extra storage might be what I'm after. But I think I'll have the option to sit on both Thursday.

 

[BCNewell]

Jarrett - I believe the F3-T comes with a five-position foot peg system, where you can tailor it to your own liking. Same with the F3-S.

 

[Yabbadabbadoo]

Have your wife sit on the passenger seat on both the F3 and the RT. For some reason my wife prefers the F3. And I much prefer the F3 driver's position over the RT.

 

[jarrett]

What's a good price for a 2023 CAN-AM SPYDER RT LIMITED WITH 2,448 MILES?

 

[Yabbadabbadoo]

I guess that depends if it's a private sale vs through a dealer with some additional warranty. I see a couple on FB Marketplace in the $24 to $25K range.

 

[baxter]

Check out the 'For sale by owner' folder in the forum.

 

[jarrett]

I found a 2022 CAN AM Spyder Roadster F3T for sale by owner.

Is that similar to a RT Limited in terms of two up riding?

 

[troop]

I found a 2022 CAN AM Spyder Roadster F3T for sale by owner.

Is that similar to a RT Limited in terms of two up riding?

No... RT models have larger passenger seats and floorboards. The RTL also has an OEM top case. The F3T has passenger footpegs and no top case. The F3 Limited would be a closer match to the RTL.

 

[Mandorallen]

I found a 2022 CAN AM Spyder Roadster F3T for sale by owner.

Is that similar to a RT Limited in terms of two up riding?

Not quite. Check the Can-Am website for more info. The F3T adds "touring features" (windshield & side saddle bags) to the base F3 model, but is not what I'd consider equivalent to an RT Limited in terms of 2up riding. Can you have a passenger on the F3T (or base RT)? Yes. But there's no topcase/passenger backrest, so much less storage and less "comfort" for your passenger.
F3T "equivalent to" RT
F3L "equivalent to" RTL