Will Can Am go back to two wheels?

[asp125]

I saw this from a newsletter on Revzilla:

http://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...&utm_campaign=8/27/2016&utm_term=Common Tread

According to a company official quoted by the Montreal Gazette, BRP is exploring the possibility. BRP, or Bombardier Recreational Products, sold off-road motorcycles under the Can-Am name in the 1970s. ...

.. and the Montreal gazette source:

http://montrealgazette.com/business...al-products-to-break-into-motorcycle-business

Company spokesperson Sylvain Morissette confirmed on Wednesday that the company is currently evaluating the market, the possibilities and trends after an industry analyst suggested the eventuality.

For those who don't know, here is what they used to make back in the 70's

If BRP was indeed planning such a move, dropping the RS & ST might be a way to redirect capital for such an endeavor.

 

[Ron2andia]

Never knew this.. Ty!

 

[BajaRon]

I saw this from a newsletter on Revzilla:

http://www.revzilla.com/common-trea...&utm_campaign=8/27/2016&utm_term=Common Tread



.. and the Montreal gazette source:

http://montrealgazette.com/business...al-products-to-break-into-motorcycle-business



For those who don't know, here is what they used to make back in the 70's

If BRP was indeed planning such a move, dropping the RS & ST might be a way to redirect capital for such an endeavor.

I had one of these. Fastest bike bar none. Suspension killed it. Could have used a longer swing arm. But it needed a lot more than that.

But straight line, nothing could keep up with it. Awesome Rotary Valve motor.

 

[Chupaca]

Bit of a stretch....

They did make a great trail/off road bike back in the day...I think they have enough irons in the fire as it is....:dontknow:

 

[Bob Denman]

I think that the Revzilla article is more about wishful thinking, than anything else.

The second article points to an expansion of the product line: not a replacement of existing vehicles.

Saying that they'll kill off the Spyder line-up to go back to two wheels is VERY premature... nojoke

 

[jerpinoy]

It might be too hard to bring back time. If the reverse trike is successful why look for another headache.