Can-Am Spyder RS Roadster (2012-13)

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The Can-Am Spyder RS Roadster motorcycle was produced by BRP in 2012-13. It features a BRP-Rotax four-stroke V-Twin engine with a capacity of 998cc/61cu-in, providing a maximum power of 106hp/79kW at 8500rpm, and a maximum torque of 77lb-ft/104.3Nm at 6250rpm. The engine is liquid-cooled, has multi-point EFI with 57mm diameter throttle bodies, and uses an electronic ignition with a dual output coil. The vehicle has a Sequential Manual 5-Speed (SM5) transmission with transmission-based reverse and a final drive via a belt. The front suspension is double A-arm with anti-roll bar, providing a front suspension travel of 5.67in/144mm with adjustable cam. The rear suspension is swing-arm with monoshock, with a rear suspension travel of 5.71in/145mm with adjustable cam. Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system with front and rear brakes of diameter 260mm and 225/50R15 and 165/65R14 front tyres. It has a seat height of 737mm/29in, a dry weight of 421kg/929lbs, and a fuel capacity of 25 litres/6.6 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: BRP Can Am Spyder RT-S Roadster

Year: 2012 – 13


Engine: BRP-Rotax, Four stroke, V-Twin, DPHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 998 cc / 61 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 97 x 68 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Induction: Multi-point EFI with 57 mm diameter throttle bodies
Ignition: Electronic ignition with dual output coil
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: 2-into-1 with catalytic converter
Max Power: 106 hp / 79 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 77 lb-ft / 104.3 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate, manual or electronic operation through a hydraulic piston
Transmission: Sequential Manual 5-Speed (SM5) with transmission-based reverse
Final Drive: Belt
Front Suspension: Double A-Arm with anti-roll bar, .5.67 in 144 mm front suspension travel. with adjustable cam

Rear Suspension: Swing-arm with monoshock, 5.71 in 145 mm with adjustable cam rear suspension travel.
Brakes: Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front Brakes: 260mm discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 2x 165/65R14
Rear Tyre: 225/50R15
Seat Height: 737 mm / 29 in
Dry Weight: 421 kg / 929 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal

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