Built around Can-Am's sport motorcycle platform, the 2008 Can-Am Spyder Roadster relies on a 998 cc (60.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 106 HP (77.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 104.3 Nm (76.9 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 106.2 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 measures 316.2 kg (697 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.34 HP/kg (2.98 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 737 mm (29 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,727 mm (68 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 26.98-liter (7.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Can-Am archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2007 to 2008, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
106.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.34 HP/kg (2.98 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,250–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
737 mm (29 in)
Engine
Displacement998.0 ccm (60.90 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power106.0 HP (77.4 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque104.3 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.9 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Bore x Stroke97.0 x 68.0 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches)
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Performance
Exhaust2-into-1 with catalytic converter
Chassis
Front SuspensionIndependent double A-arm
Front Travel145 mm (5.7 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing Arm with monoshock
Rear Travel145 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheelbase1727 mm (68.0 inches)
Ground Clearance114 mm (4.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre165/65-R14
Rear Tyre225/50-R15
Front BrakesDouble disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight316.2 kg (697.0 pounds)
Power/Weight0.3353 HP/kg
Seat Height737 mm (29.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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