Is The Can Am Ryker The DUMBEST Motorcycle Ever?

The Can Am Ryker is a weird vehicle. Is a three wheeler or a trike a motorcycle? Is it like the Polaris slingshot? Is It the same as a Spyder? Is it only for nerds? I think a lot of riders give the Ryker Rally a hard time because it's not making much power, it weighs a lot, and it doesn't lean over. To see once and for all I rented this 2019 Can Am Ryker Rally Ace from Riders Share to spend a day with it and see if it's actually fun. In this review, we're also going to answer the question: who is this thing for?

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00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Can It Turn?
07:01 - Why Can't It Be Normal?
11:01 - Can It Cruise?
14:57 - Competition?
17:33 - Would I Own One?

[TheEasypins]

Ryker owner here. After 2 decades of 2-wheeled fun, I could no longer ride comfortably. So I traded for a Ryker and could not be happier with my choice. Of course, my riding buddies make fun of me but I'm too old to care.

[stevenm]

As long as people are having fun the real losers are the people doing the insulting.

[vandall]

2022 I bought the wife a Honda Rebel. She was a new rider and 4"11' tall and after several rides, and several close calls of uneven pavement with her fear of dropping a new bike, she decided motorcycles were not for her. 2023 for her birthday I went to purchase a brand new Ryker 600, and upon entering the dealership they had a 900cc Ryker Sport with 91 miles on it. for $1, 000 more than a new 600cc I got it financed as new. She has never looked back, and I have ridden it around the dragon, Cherohola Skyway, and all the Smokey Mountains twisties I can find and it is a blast to ride, and the capacity to carry groceries. The best thing about my purchase is that the previous owner put $3700 of accessories from steering damper to the K&N kit, R&L exhaust, and more add on's to list.

While I would prefer a Spyder, she loves it, and while it is tiring in sports mode riding, the fuel economy is unreal. All in all a fun machine that has its place, but for me I will remain on two wheels until I can no longer ride.

As a side note, there are kits to add a handbrake, the Sports come standard with cruise control, the steering damper makes all the difference in the world with the left/right walk you get, but all in all fun for a change.

[Greasy__Bear]

if your going to ride with 3 wheels, two in the front makes WAY more sense than two in the back.

[dukie]

I’m a lifelong motorcyclist and I’ve never dogged on these. Always thought they were cool and would definitely own one, for the right low low price. That said every time it comes to buying a new bike, I just go for a bike. Maybe just because of my friendly nature I always wave to the people riding them… and scooters… and trikes, lol. Look, I think people just getting out on anything is a good idea, and commend them for their bravery and adventurism.

[TattFiend]

I have 2021 Ryker Rally that I've put just under 30, 000 miles on it. I am a double below knee amputee and have no fingers on my left hand. Its perfect for me as I am unable to ride 2 wheels anymore. It is so fun and you best believe I ride the wheels off the thing lol.

[MediumWolf]

Used to make fun of people on trikes but then I had to remind myself that I’m blessed to have 4 working limbs.

[t.michaelburch]

I’ve been motorcycling for 53 years and currently own and ride a Goldwing, Roadking, KLR 650, Burgman 400, Montesse 260, Harley ultra classic with Liberty Sidecar and two F3 Spyders, his and hers. This summer we rode the f3 Spyders to Sturgis and a couple other Rallies, over 6, 000 miles and I hate to say it but I enjoyed the Spyder more than the 2021 Goldwing and will only tow a trailer with the Spyder for safety reasons. If you get a Ryker be aware that the range is about that of an 883 sportster with the pre 4.5 gallon tank. The F3 is more like a sports car than the RT and with the ace 1330 triple and a 7 gallon tank can do 250 miles a tank all the time, cruises at 85 comfortably and is every bit as much fun as a Ryker with the addition of cruise control and paddle shifter and great luggage space. As I approach my 70th birthday I am thankful for machines like these that allow me to continue my love of motorcycling while not worrying the kids and grandkids. It’s not about what you ride, it’s that you ride that matters.

[firefighterc]

The Slingshot is a mommy Miata and a Daddy motorcycle, the CanAm is a Daddy Snowmobile and a mommy motorcycle. The CanAm has handle bars, you set straddle it, the Slingshot is a three wheeled car with it's steering wheel and seatbelts.

[ユキヒョウ]

me and my siblings all pooled in to buy one of these for our father who was getting too old to comfortably travel on a two wheeler and was majorly bummed about having to leave that behind. He loves it, loves the styling, loves that it isn't a harley trike.

[DavidReyes-vrsg]

3 years with my Ryker here, I'm 32, I also have a Harley and a Ninja, I bought the Ryker because I thought it was cool looking, no regrets since and my kids love it because I can take them around the neighborhood and they feel very safe. People in the streets compliment and thumps up me all the time and sometimes I see people recording. The other 2 bikes never get this much attention 😂

[Gofr]

I love that you compared this to a snowmobile, because that is exactly the same conclusion Ryan at Fortnine came to when he reviewed Can-am 3 wheelers. We Canadians love our snowmobiles so much we wanted to bring that experience to the roads!

[edmenvenemaable]

Got ryker with some tunning and i love it. i am 45 and have no disabilities. Its just a fun machine to ride and corner

[fullmetalcorgi]

This is just a post global warming snowmobile

[MuddyTubMedia]

90% of these that I see on the road are being piloted by women between 50 and 65. But I’d take this all day over a Harley trike with the 2 wheels in the back.

[SquadraCorse]

My friend got one so he could ride with us but have more visiblity and less risk of falling over. He loves it.

[jhcrc]

I bought myself a 2020 Spyder RT Limited this year. I never rode motorcycles growing up, but always had ATV’s. I have an issue with random vertigo so I didn’t feel safe riding something that can’t stand on its own. I love my RT Limited and I have been putting about 1, 000 miles a month on it. I hope you take the opportunity to try the F3 and RT next! Completely different monsters.

[bonjovi]

I’m glad I lived my life not giving a fig what anybody else thinks. I’ve suffered for that with abuse and insults but I’ve had way more fun. These trikes look like the bizz.

[Hammbone]

I ride a Ryker and I will not have it any other way! Smooth, safe and FUN! Also, everywhere i go with the modifications i have done, i get alot of thumbs-up and nods. Coolest thing i have ever owned and, i get to experience the road without the problems of not being able to handle a 2 wheeler any more! Thank you Can-Am! Best ride you can get.

[LeStraTele]

The asphalt snowmobile. I like it. It's not really a motorcycle. But if you want to complete your Batman costume for next Halloween, you need this.