Does the Spyder have an intercom, & will GPS Option connect to my helmet?

[hardlyable]

I'm looking to purchase a new trike. I've looked at the Tri-glide and test driven.
Looking at the Spyder Sea to Sky online; going to test ride one at Americade.
Does the Spyder have an intercom for driver passenger interaction?
GPS is an option - will it connect to speakers in the helmet?

I've been spoiled by Goldwings with their intercom, radio, GPS, and CB all connected to my helmet.

Hardlyable

 

[racoon]

I have a 2024 Spyder Sea-to-Sky.

There's no built in intercom.
There's no built in GPS, either.

Apple Carplay would provide the GPS functions, but it also does not work (yet) on my Spyder.
CAN-AM keeps providing release dates for a software fix to enable Carplay, but so far nothing (i checked for updates earlier today).

I ended up buying a Garmin Zumo XT GPS and mounting it on the handlebars.
I added a Sena 3S Plus microphone and speakers to my helmet, which connects via bluetooth to the Zumo so that I can hear the directions from the GPS while riding.

I only ride single, so I don't worry about intercom, but the Sena has the ability to pair to other headsets through bluetooth, so it could work as an driver/passenger intercom.

 

[WRCLVR]

Yes, you can connect 2 helmets to the S2S, Google Maps will output to the helmets, as will the radio or media on the phone. I use Sena 50S MESH units but there are others that are internal to the helmet these days, less bulky, and not hanging off the helmet.

Unfortunately, Apple Car Play is not working at this time on any 2024 Spyder or Ryker. SO, if you use an iPhone, you can still hook it to the bike and helmets but cannot use any of the Apple CarPlay functions. No date yet for the real fix (now going on 8 months)

Whatever Can Am you buy, be sure to test all the functions of the 2024 instrument screens and ensure the screen is working properly, as there have been many issues reported.

You will find the Spyder S2S a great ride outside of that, as the 2 front wheels turn better, and the bike seems more stable than the 2 rear wheels of a Tri-Glide.

You can find new 2023 S2S's at a good discount. I have one and there have been zero issues with it. I would pick that 2023 year if you decided to buy a Spyder S2S... but it doesn't have Apple CarPlay, though phones and helmets do connect to it. As the last poster said, he uses a GPS and hooks his phone to the helmet that way to get directions on his 2024.

 

[Johndeeredoo]

Hello hardlyable
I am sorry to say that you're asking a lot of the Spyder.
As for GPS, you need to read the thread about ACP.
As for intercom, that will be your headset mfg.
The Spyder will connect to your headset unit.
Your iPhone will connect to you Spyder.

With my 2024 Spyder (as of 5-8-24) I can connect my iPhone to my Spyder and place phone calls.
After pushing the mic button, I can ask Siri to call someone in my address book, and it will show on the screen.
I can answer a phone call and it shows on the screen.
I can listen to the "radio" from my Spyder through my headset or the speakers.
As for GPS, it's on my iPhone, but since BRP has not yet got it usable, ACP is not functional.

 

[Chasdog]

I like apple car play. I use it in my GMC Canyon. I feel for all those that bought a 2024 Spyder. We got a new 23 RTL last year which has had zero problems. Glad I didn’t wait till this year to get one. My iPhone is paired along with the Sena 20 helmet communicator. So at least things work as they are supposed to which I am happy about.

 

[GracieK]

We just got the Cardo Freecom2X and a 2024 S2S. Our phones are Samsung Galaxy 23. How is the best way to stream Sirius XM from one of the phones and have intercom between the 2 helmets? The potential combinations are numerous - phone to Spyder to helmet, helmet to helmet for intercom but helmet to Spyder for music? I'm trying all of these options but was wondering what others have learned.

 

[Albec]

We just got the Cardo Freecom2X and a 2024 S2S. Our phones are Samsung Galaxy 23. How is the best way to stream Sirius XM from one of the phones and have intercom between the 2 helmets? The potential combinations are numerous - phone to Spyder to helmet, helmet to helmet for intercom but helmet to Spyder for music? I'm trying all of these options but was wondering what others have learned.

We also just got the Cardo Freecom2X, I installed em in our helmets but haven't had a chance to try out the intercom on the road. It works fine while stationary and the sound is great, way better than I expected even though it's JBL! I've paired to two together with my phone, but I have not paired the system to the Spyder. Phone yes, Cardo no.

Does anyone know what the advantage of pairing the Cardos to the Spyder would be? As I said, the intercom seems to work fine as is, why connect it to the Spyder?

As for streaming the tunes to your helmet. Assuming that you have your Cardos paired to your phone and powered up with the Bluetooth active, just start up your preferred music source on your phone and you should be hearing it in your helmet. Simple.

 

[Bannerboy]

Hello everyone, this is my first post to this website. I have a 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited.

I have struggled for 2 weeks trying to find an intercom system that will pair with the Spyder so that I will be able to have a GPS screen on the right side of the display, and several apps that make riding for me more enjoyable. I like the fact that I can keep both hands on the handlebars and be able to change the volume, the screen to GPS, or music, or check the tire air pressure.

I assumed that the Can Am Spyder had an intercom system built into it. The display on the left for Bluetooth pairing for helmets allows you to pair the rider's helmet and a passenger helmet. So I bought Bluetooth headphones. They played music, but it did not allow for an intercom system. So I bought a motorcycle intercom system that attaches to your helmet. And that worked for playing music and talking, but it would not pair with the Spyder so that the system would allow me to use the apps of BRP Go on the right-hand screen. So I sent that one back.

I am now happy to report that I purchased an XPG-X10 intercom system. It cost $200 for a dual pack. This system paired instantly with the Spyder, so now I can talk with my passenger, and I have a 3.0 MESH System to talk with other people on the road. It does everything I want it to do.

Jim