Engineered by Can-Am for the touring motorcycle segment, the 2023 Can-Am Spyder RT features a 1330 cc (81.2 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line three, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 115 HP (83.9 kW) at 7,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130.1 Nm (96 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-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 449 kg (990 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.26 HP/kg (3.9 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,709 mm (67.3 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.
Specific Output
86.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.26 HP/kg (3.9 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,000–7,250 rpm
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1330.0 ccm (81.16 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line three, four-stroke
Engine DetailsRotax® 1330 ACE engine
Power115.0 HP (83.9 kW)) @ 7250 RPM
Torque130.1 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 96.0 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Compression12.2:1
Bore x Stroke84.0 x 80.0 mm (3.3 x 3.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-plate
DrivelineSemi-automatic with reverse function
Chassis
Front SuspensionDouble A-Arm with anti-roll bar. SACHS† Big-Bore shocks.
Front Travel174 mm (6.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionSwing arm. SACHS Shock with manual air preload adjustment
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Power
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Torque
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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
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
