Ryker vs Spyder: What to Consider When Deciding Which Can-Am to Purchase?

One of the most common questions I hear is, "which should I buy? A Ryker or a Spyder?"
In this video, I compare a Can-Am Ryker Rally with a Can-Am Spyder RT Limited and talk about which factors you should think about when deciding on the perfect Can-Am on road vehicle for you.

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[jonstone]

As a BRP certified instructor, I have ridden a lot of Spyders as well as Rykers. Wonderful machines to be sure. A major difference between the two is mounting the machine. The Ryker being lower, is much easier to swing a leg over. For the RT you need to step on on the footboard to swing your leg over the bike. A small but noticeable difference. For winding and twisting roads I really love the feel of the Ryker. For highways, the F3 limited is an amazing experience. The main advantage of the Ryker is the instantly adjustable handlebars and foot pegs. You can change effortlessly from a touring position to a cruising position. To me that is the Ryker’s main claim to fame.

[thomasc]

Girlfriend and I bought 2 2020 Ryker Rallys last year. Just upgraded to Spyder F3S & F3S Special. HUGE HUGE HUGE difference. Both great machines, but the Spyder F3S is just the better built and better riding machine. We are both 40, if that matters.

[K.V.C.Jr.]

Great video... I've owned both. Loved my Ryker and enjoyed it right up until my 3 wheel course where they put me on Spyder... I HAD TO HAVE ONE!!! Ended up trading in my Ryker the very next day and haven't looked back. The power, the feel... the ride is totally different. Much love and respect to all 3 wheel ryders, but "It's The Spyder For Me".

[Kitchdmn]

I took the course on an RT, and was going to buy a ryker because of the price and the overall perception that it is more for short trips around town, which is what I will mostly do…but then I tried out the ‘23 F3T. It just felt more comfortable, more features, and a mix between the RT and Ryker.

Nothing stopping me from just using it around town, and who knows? I may end up trying it on a long distance trip someday! I pick it up this week!

[randallmcnatt]

I recently bought a 2014 spyder and I absolutely love it. I will purchase another one some day, the rt would be my first pick

[darlenemiller]

At 71 I tried riding a 2 wheel motorcycle, found I had a balance problem. Layed it down 3 times, but not being a quitter I tried a 2012 Spyder, traded old bike, and when not going to rain and at least 55 degrees, I'm ready to ride. I drive school bus so I have summers off, greatest thing I could have done!

[the-d-man]

I have a 2016 Can-Am Spyder RT it is a manual. I have ridden it over 10 states and I love it I do not trailer it anywhere.🏍🏍🏍

[allenbazar]

I have a Spyder RT. They are both awesome bikes.depending on your taste. Can’t go wrong with either.

[CZScott]

I owned a 2014 Spyder RT, 2015 Spyder F3S and now I own a 2021 Ryker 900 Rally. If you go long distance with a significant other RT all the way. I like the F3S the best. It’s lighter than the RT and is relatively comfortable for 2 when you get the back support. The 2021 Ryker is definitely cheaper and fun though. I added a Treal exhaust and K &N air filter and soon will get it tuned. Acceleration is good on Ryker, but top speed (even with mods) is limited by the CVT transmission.

[trykersaurus]

Excellent and very informative video. Keep up the good work. We've got the Ryker Rally, the F3S and the RT limited. Each one of them is an entirely different experience. Loving the Tryke life.

[SydeKiK]

Our 1st Can Am was a 2011 Spyder RT but we traded it in for a 2020 last year. We've loved them both :)

[namraj]

I bought the 21 RT limited. To be honest I wish I owned both. I think the Ryker looks like great fun.

[reginapalmer]

I absolutely love my 2021 Spyder RT! I am addicted to riding!

[latonyarivers]

2021 F3 Spyder, had 22 miles when I purchased! So in love

[HillbillyWhisperer]

I have a 2008 Spyder. Got a great deal on it, and it only had 1100 miles on it when I bought it last year. Lovin' the Can Am life

[supanyc]

Had an F3T and got rid of it. Felt like a jerk sitting on the 405 freeway in 100 degrees and not able to split lanes. These are fun but only where there is not a lot of traffic. A lot of fun on open road.

[GirlArmy]

I have my Ryker Rally ordered. Hopefully getting it late next week!!! Love watching your channel....especially when you do the mods/add ons.

[magnum]

Have 2014 Spyder RT LTD and thinking of adding Ryker Rally.

[VertedMonk]

Just sold my Motorcycle 2wks ago. My wife was so uncomfortable on the back after about a hour. Don’t want to ride without her so we are looking at purchasing a RT pretty soon. In the central Florida area but will be doing most of our riding south of here due to the fact that traffic & overall drivers here are beyond dangerous. So we are officially now new subs to your channel and looking forward to this new experience

[giovannam]

Kudos to you on this video, it is better than the no offense but Women’s on road video comparison. Great job. Still loving my Ryker since July 2019 :-)