Spyder RT

2016 Can-Am Spyder RT Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT touring motorcycle, Can-Am relies on a 1330 cc (81.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 115 HP (83.9 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130 Nm (95.9 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 86.5 HP per liter and a 2,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,250 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Spyder RT measures 459 kg (1012 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.99 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 1,714 mm (67.5 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 27-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 4 indexed model years from 2010 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.