2009 can-am reviews

We bought a Can Am Spyder from a central Florida dealership and they helped us to arrange delivery to our summer home in North Carolina. Within a few days of its arrival, an issue arose with the starting system. Within one day of notifying the service manager at the Florida dealership, he made immediate arrangements to have the Spyder picked up and delivered to the dealer in Greenville, South Carolina, where he authorized the service manager there to do whatever it took to resolve the problem. As soon as it was confirmed that it was running perfectly, the Florida service manager quickly arranged for the Spyder to be returned to us in North Carolina. We cannot say enough to praise the dealership for their outstanding service and quick responsiveness and are thrilled now to be Spyder owners. We own many luxury vehicles including a Harley V-Rod, BMW Z8, Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Porsche Panamera Turbo, so we appreciate good service. Show less

Not only did my husband and I get great customer service when we bought our Can-Am Spyders, but we also made the most fun purchase we have ever made. Mine is a Spyder SM5, and his is a Spyder RT Touring. We now take our bikes on date nights instead of driving in the car. Our Spyders are great for driving to work, running errands, or just taking a nice therapeutic drive to cleanse stress. For anyone that thinks they can't ride a motorcycle, but love to ride ATVs, this is the purchase to make. It is like driving an ATV, but smoother, on the road. You will LOVE it!!! Show less

I got my Spyder on 3/7/11 and I just love the ride. It's so smooth and easy to ride. Every day that I can, weather providing, I take some type of trip even short ones. I haven't ridden a bike in over 36 years, but this one is so easy. I took my driving test 10 days after I got my T.I.P. permit and passed with flying colors. Show less

Each year Can-Am seems to learn more about what riders want and what they left out of previous models. 2010 now has heat baffle to prevent leg burns. Off-market radiator seal to reduce engine heat should be a must. I would give this bike an outstanding review if it was not for handlebar positioning. Long rides will make you ache from leading over. Show less

Hi I own premier edition #186. I believe I am the first if not the only Ecuadorian with one of these babies. I recieved my Spyder In November of 2007. I have over 7K miles on it so far. I use it to go to work sometimes for weekend rides and trips, jaunts to friends houses. I have owned 23 motorcycles in my life. This one happens to be my favorite ride. It is different but actually funner than a two wheeler. The reverse gear makes it incredibly agile within town, making it my favorite Urbal Assault Vehicle. I love my Can AM Spyder. Francisco Villagomez Show less

Very unique piece of equipment. Made me want to ride on motorcycles again. Made the changes that motorcycles should have made many years ago. Show less

I have had my SE5 almost a month and I love it. I have ridden it just about everyday. I bought a frogg togg rain suit the day I got it, because I knew I wouldn't want to stop riding. It was a great choice for me. Show less

I recently made a trip from Martinsburg WV to Camdenton MO to participate in a charity run for the USO at Ft Leonard Wood. Logged almost 2000 miles and LOVED my Spyder. Unfortunately, I got a VSS Fault message outside Indianapolis on my way home. Turned out my dealer had botched the install of my electronic cruise control and my HID lights. After being returned to stock config, I was able to resume my trip home. Still, I am happy with the Spyder...wasn't the bike's fault!! Show less

Purchased bike for increased power on the highway at high speeds. Very happy with the performance. Shifting up through 5 gears is good. Transmission shifts down automatically... not the smoothest, but no problems. Bike is challenged shifting down from 3-2-1 in regular intervals. Large gas tank (5 gal) is really nice. Bright electronic controls are nice. I have purchased and installed a windshield, foot pegs and handlebar risers. Brakes squeal but have not had 600 mile service yet and assume those will be fixed. Husband has Road Star 1900 and I now keep up with him well. Plastic body seems like that of a corvette, I guess to keep the bike lighter weight. Overall the ride is great, the power is great and it handles nice. I will enjoy this bike for a long time. Show less

Great bike, but need to work on price. Too expensive. Not to mention prices on accessories are way too much. Will recommend to any one. Best vehicle I ever owned. Show less