Positioned in Can-Am's touring motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Can-Am Spyder Roadster RT Limited utilizes a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 100 HP (73 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 104 Nm (76.7 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 100.2 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the Spyder Roadster RT Limited measures 423 kg (933 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.24 HP/kg (4.23 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 772 mm (30.4 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,708 mm (67.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 25-liter (6.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
100.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.24 HP/kg (4.23 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
772 mm (30.4 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsBRP-Rotax engine
Power100.0 HP (73.0 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque104.0 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression12.2:1
Bore x Stroke97.0 x 68.0 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Multi-point EFI with 51 mm diameter throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Driveline5-speed semi-automatic transmisssion (SE5) with reverse
Performance
ExhaustExhaust system 2-into-1
Chassis
Frame TypeSST Spyder
Front SuspensionDouble A-Arm with anti-roll bar. Gas shocks with 5-position.
Front Travel151 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing-arm with pneumatic adjustable preload
Carrying Capacity4 semi-rigid travel bags (front, 2 sides, rear). 41 US gal. (155 l) total load capacity
Notes
Three wheel bike. Touring windshield with push-button electric height adjustment. Anti-theft system: D.E.S.S. Electronic Cruise control. AM/FM audio system with handlebar controls.
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