Ryker vs Spyder: part TWO! (a deeper dive into which Can-Am is right for you!)
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- čas přidán 8. 07. 2024
- The age old question: Ryker or Spyder? Today, we dive deeper into this topic to help you make a decision about which Can-Am motorcycle is right for you!
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I owned both a Ryker and a Spyder (still have the Spyder). I purchased the Ryker, a 2019, 900 ACE in June of 2020. I had it for just about a year, putting over 12,000 miles on the clock without a single problem. The upgrades I added were an F4 Customs windshield, hand guards, better horn, Ultimate seat, an Atlas throttle lock and Jockey Shifter.
I loved that bike. The simplistic, ease of operation was great. Start it up, twist the throttle and go. No balance worries, no shifting, just pure fun. As stated in this review, the storage options are practically non-existent. However, a backpack can somewhat ease that short coming. In fact the really only downside, for us, dealt with passenger concerns.
The Ryker and I went on numerous adventures together. We rode all over Eastern Washington, into Idaho, and even explored parts of the Rockies in Montana. Even though, or perhaps because of, my love of the bike I wanted to be able to share those adventures with my wife. However, being seniors, my wife stated there was no way she felt safe getting on the back of the Ryker.
My only option was to “trade up” as the saying goes. I eventually found a 2018 Spyder RT Limited for sale at a dealership in Aug of 2021. I took a ride over, test rode the Spyder and decided it was going to be the right move. The dealership offered what I thought was a fair trade in offer on my Ryker, so I sealed the deal.
The Spyder has all the creature comforts I was looking for as well as addressing my wife’s safety concerns. The nice wide passenger seating area, the arm rests (I installed) and the high passenger back rest of the truck went a long way in soothing her concerns.
She had never ridden on a motorcycle before so I took her out on a couple of slow, mellow rides on back roads in our area. As she began to feel more comfortable, I gradually increased both the speed and distance, finally culminating in a couple mile drive down the interstate to introduce her to riding in high speed traffic. She has come on a number of rides with me since then.
Our big trip is a planned road trip to the 3 Wheel Rally in Deadwood S. Dakota in July of 2022.
Compared to the Ryker, the Spyder offers a much more refined ride. The cruise control, radio and power steering are major check marks in the pro column. It allows me to store my full face, module helmet in the frunk and still carry a goodly load of groceries in the trunk and saddle bag. For those long road trips I can easily squeeze 200+ miles out of a tank of gas. The one thing that took me a little time to remember on the Spyder was that now I had to actually shift gears, even though it was through the paddle shifter.
I still watch Ryker videos on CZcams, and follow Ryker groups on Facebook to offer any advice I might have to share. Some people are sports car people, some are more Rolls Royce. I’ll always have a fond place in my heart and memories for the Ryker, but I don’t regret going with a Spyder.
What a great comparison of your experience with both the Ryker and Spyder. It sounds like you have had (and are planning) some incredible adventures. Thank you for sharing! 😎
This video is so much more in depth than the last one. This is great info. Thank you for this video! Great job!!
I wanted a Ryker until I found out about the CVT transmission. I've had nothing but bad luck with those and I'd rather just avoid the risk. That said... I did try out a Ryker at my local dealership and it was an absolute blast to ride. If they'd offer it with a regular automatic transmission I'd definitely get one.
This was a great video and very Informative.
Great video new subbie. Thank you for helping me decide which machine that best fits my needs
A CVT is an automatic transmission. It is one type of an automatic transmission, most associated with skooters. As you correctly mentioned, it does NOT have set gears / gear ratios which most automotive automatics have.
This was amazing thanks
Thank you for the an informative presentation. You did key on some questions I had, so thank and please continue doing what you do. I think I will be purchasing a Ryker by ‘23 at the latest. One of the key factors that makes me lean toward the Ryker is the way the belt for the drivetrain is protected from the elements. Less worries of contamination from road debris. Correct me if I’m wrong please.
I always enjoy your videos! Could we have a video with you and your Dad talking about his Honda Trike?
Thanks 👍 for this video ...it was very informative
Nice job with these videos. Storage is a big thing between them and one of the reasons I went with the spyder over the ryker. Plus the rykers were still brand new first year models at the time, so I was a little hesitant at that point.
Excellent, comprehensive review. I take my Ryker 600 out just for fun. Never did that with our RT although it was comfortable for 2 up club breakfast rides. Prefer the Ryker CVT transmission to the Spyder paddle shifter.
Great video. Do you have a video of all the upgrades you did to your ryker
Good review
Very good video. I now know the difference between cvt transmission and automatic. If I had a choice. I'd go for the Ryker.
I love my Spydr RT
I love my Ryker im 5ft tall it fits so good! Can you get heated grips for the Rykers
Very good videos. Does the Ryker front compartment hold a helmet?
Yeah it's all depends on what your doing as to which Can-Am you choose. As you said if your a big tourer & want heaps of storage capacity etc then go the Spyder. Your Ryker with the CVT sounds good. I used to have a Tmax 500cc twin cycl maxi scooter with a CVT trans & it was great. Was super quick off the lights.
great video.. agree cvt is another form of auto trans…. if you dont have to shift gears its an auto trans no matter the technical term…. the price should be discussed next time…. cause spiders are pricey especially the top of line models
If it wasn’t for the CVT transmission I would try out a Ryker. They should at least make one model with a manual transmission. I think can am makes a huge mistake by not offering true manual models of both machines. It’s a major reason that people who I speak to say they won’t even consider a can am. So can am is missing many many customers by not offering manual clutch and foot shift models. I am considering one but it’s because of safety concerns. I can live without the clutch and shifter although I too would prefer it
Great explanations, been driving CVT cars for years and didn't know lol. As soon as I sell my Yamaha MT10 SP I will be getting one of these as I'm 5' 4" and 71 years old and starting to struggle with my bike. In New Zealand the Ryker Rally costs $21, 500 and the Spyder F3s is $35,999 so decisions decisions...
I have a 2021 Sea to Sky.
I appreciate the content…. But i dont know too many people comparing the ryker vs the RT. The riding style, appearance and cost are vastly different. Most of the questions I see are ryker vs spyder F3. They share a feet forward riding position and you can get lightly used f3 for similar price to a new ryker 900/rally
I appreciate the information given..thank you.. is there a cruise control option?
2022 Ryker Rally has a cruise option, I believe..
Hello, Are you getting any head buffeting with the adventure windshield? Also, what's the longest ride you have done on your Ryker? Thanks!
Good Job Morgan. You must not use the term Ryker and Rally as the same machine. Ryker is a basic model. Ryker Rally is an improved model with many more features. Then there is the Spyder. The Spyder also has several models. I have a 2020 Ryker 900 Ace. It is a basic machine without many creature comforts. The Ryker Rally is faster, with a larger engine, stiffer suspension and more features. The Ryker is also very low to the ground and you have to be caerful over bumps. I had to instal a lower radiator skid plate to protect against scrapes, and as you memtioned before the radiator needs a grill to prevent larger objects from, hitting it. I do not like the foot pegs on the Ryker and modification to floorboards is expensive for this model. Again because Can Am tailors all its upgraded items to plug and play status. macdanman Winter Haven, FL
Do Can-Ams have a “reserve” to switch to, or did that “evaporate” when builders switched to fuel injection?
Subbed. I am almost 71, but have a 2 wheel license. While I really enjoyed the motorcycles of my 20s and 30s, I believe the Can-Am choices offer a safer option for me now. So I appreciate you for giving your height on this video, since it is often difficult to “translate” the video into a life-sized human being. I am married so bringing my wife along is a must most of the time. But I also like the sense of sitting “in” the Ryker, as opposed to sitting “on” the Spyder. Is the Spyder fun to ride solo? Or do you miss the “connection” that a lower seat height gives on the Ryker? Thanks for all the time you give to making these videos for us newbies.
Hi Frank. I'm an old rider like you, been riding since I was 17 and I just turned 76 and let my GF talk me into a Ryker to get me off of two wheels. I'm sorry I did it. The Ryker is just a snowmobile with wheels in the front instead of skis and a wheel in the back instead of a track. As a bike rider one becomes skilled in reading the road ahead to dodge around pot holes, bumps or depressed manhole covers. ON a Ryker you now have to worry if you're going to hit the bump with the left front wheel, the right front wheel or the rear wheel on center. It's like driving 3 motorcycles at the same time! It's not a pleasant ride on anything other than the absolute smoothest of roads. If you live in the northeast or anywhere with winter freeze-thaw cycles the roads are in such bad condition they're torture to ride on. If you rig your Ryker for 2 up and take your wife for a ride and she gets the shock of hitting a good bump with the rear wheel in her backside she'll never get on it again. If you live where the roads are very bumpy you won't like the ride. And don't get me started on that assinine CVT transmission.
😌😀😎......good informative channel
You mentioned the towing capacity of the Spyder RT, but not a Ryker specifically. If you end up doing another follow-up video, I think it would be worth clarifying that a Ryker is NOT built to tow anything (see 2019 Ryker Operator's Guide, pg 70).
How is the handling of the Ryker compared to the Spyder.
I think you got the Cargo capacity wrong. Page 163 of the 2020 Can-am Spyder RT manual states "Total vehicle load allowed (including operator, passenger, cargo and added accessories) 556lb"
Cvt uses more gas the higher the rpm and speed you go. So you get more mpg when you cruise at lower speeds.
Agreed... My Ryker drinks fuel at highway speeds but in mixed riding I'm getting around 36 MPG average.
Curious What kind of gas mileage do these get ?? how much gas do the tanks hold ?? thnx :)
The gas mileage really depends on your speed. I was pretty conservative on my speeds so I was getting 30-35 miles per gallon from a 5.3 gallon tank of gas. Due to the shape of the gas tank, your miles to empty reading could be misleading, so I mostly depended on my odometer. When it hit about the 150 mile mark I'd start looking for a place to refuel.
I was looking at a Spyder but it cost the same as a new compact car. I'm thinking of getting a Ryker and making it my daily driver instead of a car.
A great option to consider. I know of a few other people in the Ryker community who do that.
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I just trade my ryker to slingshot so much fun morgan