BRP Cam-Am Spyder F3-S
BRP Cam-Am Spyder F3-S | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2015 - 16 |
Engine | Rotax 1330 ACE, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
Ignition | Electronic ignition with dual output coil |
Transmission | 6 Speed (semi-automatic optional) |
Suspension | Front: Double A-arms with anti-roll bar, Gas-charged FOX PODIUM shocks Rear: Swing-arm with basic monoshock SACHS shock absorber |
Brakes | Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system |
Front Tire | MC165 / 55R15 55H |
Rear Tire | MC225 / 50R15 76H |
Wheelbase | 1709 mm / 67.3 in |
Seat Height | 675 mm / 26.6 in |
Weight | 386 kg / 850 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Rotax 1330 ACE, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.2:1 compression ratio.
Drive[edit | edit source]
Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-plate, manual or electronic operation through a hydraulic piston.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a MC165 / 55R15 55H front tire and a MC225 / 50R15 76H rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 270mm discs 4 piston caliper per wheel in the front and a Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, with integrated parking brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Double A-arms with anti-roll bar, Gas-charged FOX PODIUM shocks while the rear was equipped with a Swing-arm with basic monoshock SACHS shock absorber. The Spyder F3-S was fitted with a 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 386 kg / 850 lbs. The wheelbase was 1709 mm / 67.3 in long.
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Can-Am Spyder F3-S
Features ALL SPYDER F3 FEATURES PLUS: Cruise control 6-spoke, machined Deep Black high gloss front wheels Refined front fenders with integrated LED lights Black embossed suede seat with Red stitching and S tab Deep Black high gloss rear wheel Distinctive S trim signature PEARL WHITE CAN-AM RED SOLID GLOSS PURE MAGNESIUM METALLIC WITH CAN-AM RED FRAME
Review
I had to be convinced to test the 2015 Can-Am Spyder F3-S for
this review. Normally, Im eager to ride any form of motorcycle, but
I had a bad introduction to the original Spyder back in 2007. I rode
that one for just a few miles, not nearly enough time to get
comfortable or familiar with the bike. All of my instincts as a
motorcyclist felt wrong. I was concerned that if I needed to react
quickly, I would do the wrong thing. I swore that I wouldnt ride a
Spyder again unless I received some instruction.
With the release of the new F3 model, Can-Ams press office
contacted me about riding. I expressed my concerns, and they
promised to provide an instructor and ample riding time to get
comfortable with the bike. True to their word, Can-Am delivered a
2015 F3-S to my house with a knowledgeable, experienced rider, and
gave me detailed instruction about the proper operation of the
vehicle for about an hour. They then left the bike with me for an
extended test period about a month, all told during which I was
able to get comfortable with the F3-S.
The Spyder is a three-wheeled vehicle with two wheels in the
front and a single driven wheel in the rear. In most states, it is
classified as a motorcycle for licensing purposes, but it is really
more like a snowmobile with wheels than it is like a traditional
motorcycle. It doesnt lean into turns, and steering it requires
almost the reverse action of two-wheeled countersteering. The foot
and hand controls on a Spyder are different than on most
motorcycles, too. Theres twist grip throttle on the right side,
like a bike, but no hand brake lever. Linked front and rear braking
is handled by a single brake pedal on the right side. My test bike
was equipped with a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission with
reverse, so there was no clutch lever just a paddle shifter on the
left handlebar, and a reverse button above the left grip. Seat
height is a low 26.6 for the driver, a few inches higher for the
passenger behind the driver.
irst things first. I geared up like I would for any motorcycle
ride full-face helmet and eye and ear protection, leather jacket
with armor, Kevlar-lined jeans with hip and knee armor,
over-the-ankle riding boots and riding gloves. ATGATT All The
, All
The Time. I hooked up my two-wheeled motorcycle to a battery tender,
put a cover on it and tucked it away to sleep in my garage. I was
committed to learning how to ride this Spyder.
My first rides were low speed tools around my suburban
neighborhood, during the day when traffic was sparse. I spent a few
hours just getting comfortable with the controls, and re-learning
how to corner, swerve and stop. F3-S has dynamic power steering,
which greatly aids in low-speed steering. When I finally felt like I
had retrained myself for the Spyder, I ventured further from home
onto the city streets and speeds up to 45 mph. I gained confidence
with each ride, and began to trust the Spyder more and more. I got
used to keeping my feet on the footpegs at traffic lights and
intersections, and my foot began to automatically reach for the
brake pedal when it came time to stop.
Recommended by Forbes
The F3-S model that I was riding attracted plenty of attention. I
took it to my local ride-in car meet up at Bobs Big Boy in Toluca
Lake, California, where hot rodders, car collectors and
motorcyclists gather every Friday evening for an impromptu car show
and tire kicking. The Pearl White F3-S drew a lot of questions and
comments. Some fans compared its looks to a three-wheeled Ducati
probably because of the exposed bright red steel trellis frame that
peeks out beneath the F3-Ss bodywork. Others thought it looked like
a vehicle that one of Darth Vaders Imperial Storm Troopers should
ride. I think that was a compliment.
I took the F3-S for a jaunt along my favorite test road, Angeles
Crest Highway. Its a great road with plenty of big and small
curves, changes in altitude and often challenging conditions. The
F3-S has a 1,330 cc inline three-cylinder Rotax engine that is rated
to produce 115 hp and 96 lb-ft of torque, enough to deliver ripping
acceleration to the 850-lb vehicle. The power seems to come on
strong from the outset with good torque through the mid-range of
revs and a deep, throaty exhaust note. I had fun on the Angeles
Crest, and I felt pretty safe around the curves. The bike has
anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control, which kick
in to prevent any wheel lift or sliding.
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Make Model | BRP Can Am Spyder F3-S |
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Year | 2015 - 16 |
Engine Type | Rotax 1330 ACE, four stroke, transverse three cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
Displacement | 1330cc / 81.1 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 84 x 80 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression | 12.2:1 |
Induction | Electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control |
Ignition | Electronic ignition with dual output coil |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 115 hp / 83.9 kW @ 7250 rpm |
Max Torque | 130 Nm / 96 lb-ft. @ 5000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, manual or electronic operation through a hydraulic piston |
Transmission | 6 Speed (semi-automatic optional) |
Final Drive | Belt |
Front Suspension | Double A-arms with anti-roll bar, Gas-charged FOX PODIUM shocks |
Front Wheel Travel | 129 mm / 5.1 in |
Rear Suspension | Swing-arm with basic monoshock SACHS shock absorber |
Rear Wheel Travel | 132 mm / 5.2 in |
Brakes | Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system |
Front Brakes | Single 270mm discs 4 piston caliper per wheel |
Rear Brakes | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper, with integrated parking brake |
Parking Brake | Electrically actuated |
Front Rim | Aluminum 6-spoke Metallic Silver, 15 x 5 in. |
Rear Rim | Aluminum Metallic Silver, 15 x 7 in |
Front Tire | MC165 / 55R15 55H |
Rear Tire | MC225 / 50R15 76H |
Dimensions | Length 2642 mm / 104 in Width 1497 mm / 58.9 in Height 1099 mm / 43.3 in. |
Wheelbase | 1709 mm / 67.3 in |
Seat Height | 675 mm / 26.6 in |
Ground Clearance | 115 mm / 4.6 in |
Dry Weight | 386 kg / 850 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 27 Liters / 7.1 US gal |
Maximum Vehicle Load | 199 kg / 439 lbs |
Storage Capacity | 24.4 Liters / 6.5 US gal |