So it's called the Ryker!

[Firefly]

Where?

Check dealer specials.. mine had 2017 base models for $9,700. Too good of a deal to pass up....:thumbup:.

 

[Firefly]

The only thing that stands out is the off road capabilities.

I don't see them doing anything 'off-road' in the videos with it that I haven't done with my Spyder(s). Many worry too much about the belt and gravel roads. On my 2008 GS I used to fishtale up and down gravel and dirt roads all the time... never had a belt issue in the 75,000+ miles I put on it....

And with such low HP and torque it's not going to tear up the trails....

 

[Big F]

single

Looks cool.

single seater.. no place for significant other to ride??????????? NO THANKS!
BIG F

 

[Firefly]

But you can call him "Commander"

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Number one, your new namesake trike looks like a number two...…:shocked:

 

[Culpjp]

The only thing that stands out is the off road capabilities.

I don't know about the off road capabilities. I think they just mean gravel roads, which can be a problem for the current models. I don't see them intending these to be ridden on a trail. Doesn't mean people won't try though.

 

[Firefly]

Look at the engine specs:

600cc ACE in-line two cylinder starting at $8499 - 47hp 35torque
900cc ACE in-line three cylinder starting at $9999 - 77hp 56 torque

Not much oomph going on there...…especially with a CVT where you can't drop a gear when passing, etc.

Such low torque won't bode well for off-roading.....


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[Bob Denman]

Hi Dan!
You have to remember that this bike wasn't "Built for the Blackwater..."
It was built more for the dirt road, the poorly maintained road, and the sort of off-road trail that you might take your Grandma on...:thumbup:

 

[DJFaninTN]

I think it will have mass appeal worldwide. Especially in Europe.

 

[wyliec]

Overall this looks like a neat product at a good price, and it's really cool that it has a shaft drive, but it sure is ugly to my eyes. You add the saddlebags and a rear seat to it and it's still ugly. Looks like a Japanese robot. Same is true of the Yamaha Nikken. People buy stuff they are attracted to. I don't predict either this or the Nikken to be huge successes for that reason alone.

How does the saying go? Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.

 

[Culpjp]

single seater.. no place for significant other to ride??????????? NO THANKS!
BIG F

That picture is of the one with the passenger seat and backrest installed. Lol

 

[C. Lee]

I like it, I wish they would make my RTL shaft driven. Chris

 

[davehirst]

CVT

I have a Subaru outback as well as a Toyota Tacoma. Both have CVT transmissions and both are capable of dropping a gear to pass. Not sure what you are talking about in reference to this. On both you hear the Tranny shifting and can manually shift via paddle shift on the Subaru.

 

[Bob Denman]

Shaft drive?
Now that "the tip of the Camel's nose, is inside the tent-flap": who knows where it'll show up next? :dontknow:

 

[Y-me]

I like that they went to a hub in the rear.
This should make changing and upgrading tyres much easier.

 

[Bob Denman]

I have a Subaru outback as well as a Toyota Tacoma. Both have CVT transmissions and both are capable of dropping a gear to pass. Not sure what you are talking about in reference to this. On both you hear the Tranny shifting and can manually shift via paddle shift on the Subaru.

Dave,
It's NOTHING like your Suby's CVT. Ski Doo has been using this type of tranny in their snowmobile for over 60 years, and they've got it to the point where it's 100% reliable and smooth. :thumbup:

Automotive CVTs can only wish that they were half as good! nojoke

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Looks kinda cool, but I don't think that I will ever buy one simply because of the stupid name.
"Hey, that looks cool, what is that?"
"Well, that's my new Can Am Ryker" ugggh

They should call it Guppy! To me that's what it looks like from the side!:roflblack:

 

[stmike 1800]

Hi Dan!
You have to remember that this bike wasn't "Built for the Blackwater..."
It was built more for the dirt road, the poorly maintained road, and the sort of off-road trail that you might take your Grandma on...:thumbup:

You mean it was built for northern Ontario !!! ( poorly maintained roads )

 

[Firefly]

I have a Subaru outback as well as a Toyota Tacoma. Both have CVT transmissions and both are capable of dropping a gear to pass. Not sure what you are talking about in reference to this. On both you hear the Tranny shifting and can manually shift via paddle shift on the Subaru.

True CVT's don't have 'gears to drop into'...… The Tacoma is a 'hybrid' CVT as it still has a first gear it uses before the CVT kicks in.
You also have to realize the Tacoma is a torque monster compared to these fugly mopeds:

600cc ACE in-line two cylinder - 47hp 35torque
900cc ACE in-line three cylinder - 77hp 56 torque​

 

[Rob Rodriguez]

I have a Subaru outback as well as a Toyota Tacoma. Both have CVT transmissions and both are capable of dropping a gear to pass. Not sure what you are talking about in reference to this. On both you hear the Tranny shifting and can manually shift via paddle shift on the Subaru.

It's a different animal. There are no gears, very few moving parts in fact. You have a primary clutch and a secondary clutch (basically 2 pulleys that "squeeze" the belt between them). Between those 2 clutches is a belt. As RPMS go up or down the clutches open or close to shift the position of the belt in them. This provides an infinite number of points (gears) in the power range. You never have to shift and you will never over rev the engine (provided the clutches are set up properly) but that also mean if you want a bunch of instant power you can't just drop a gear and punch it. Punching it will make you go faster but in more of a linear fashion (especially with these motors). You could let off the throttle a bit and then punch it but still its more of a linear power build. I can see how quick passing might be difficult with these bikes.

I'll have to ride one to see if it delivers a satisfying amount of power and fun for me. The styling is fine for me. The bare bones nature is fine for me. A test ride will tell me if the engine/CVT deliver enough fun and if the seating position can be adjusted to be a non cruiser comfortable position. As much as I want to buy a new Spyder it looks like I'll be riding the RS for at least another year.

 

[Firefly]

I like that they went to a hub in the rear.
This should make changing and upgrading tyres much easier.

Yeah.. that, the single swingarm and the shaft drive are the only positives I see about this machine.
You lose a bunch of power using a SHAFT DRIVE, so I wouldn't think it will make it's way into an F3 until they get the engine into the 1800 range.