By
BRP Design & Innovation Team, Canada
Designed in
Canada
Description
The Can-Am Spyder roadster defines a new paradigm for an on-road power sport vehicle. Combining the open-air benefits of a motorcycle with many of the convenience features of a traditional roadster. The unique three-wheel architecture provides stability at rest and in motion, with the right balance between performance and peace-of-mind. The Vehicle Stability System comes standard on the Spyder and makes this roadster user-friendly and accessible to many people who want to enjoy the open-air experience.
Key Features
and/or Benefits
Unique product architecture is the strongest way to achieve differentiation in a given market. A vehicle's final architecture is the result of the right balance amongst the vehicle's "dynamic behavior", its relation with the user, and its overall proportions. The Vehicle Stability System (VSS) also includes ABS, Traction Control, and Stability Control and comes standard on each vehicle.
One keystone of the Spyder roadster is its special straddle-type seating. This feature is a hallmark of BRP's long experience with other power sports vehicles, creating a great symbiosis between man and machine. The comfort comes from fine-tuning its straddle-type seating configuration into a sporty forward position. It minimizes the weight on the upper body and places the rider's legs in a very comfortable zone. This rider-active ergonomic is tailored to facilitate body involvement and to allow the rider to adapt to each specific riding experience.
Wind protection is another aspect of comfort, even while the roadster delivers a true open-air experience. The front body panels and windshield provide adequate wind protection for the rider while also enjoying some wind in your face. The 44-liter front cargo is one of the key features of the Spyder roadster. Integrated within the product architecture and easy to access, the cargo space can store the items needed for a day out on the road or a briefcase for a day at work.
The target customer for the Spyder roadster is image conscious. Therefore, Spyder roadsters needed to be cool, alluring and charismatic. It makes you stand out of the crowd, while being readily accepted on the road by the motorcycle community. The Spyder needed to appeal to a variety of consumers, cross-generations and cross-continents. The design theme needed to convey performance and refinement while being approachable. The design language is an evolution of the ''Flowing Edge'' developed for our Sea-Doo PWC. It is characterized by continuous, complex surfaces in tension between fluid character lines, throughout the vehicle.
Ease of use to open the road to many people who may not be comfortable riding a motorcycle and for enthusiasts of other power sports. Stability at rest, which reduces the level of skills and strength required to stop and go. Stability in motion, therefore reducing the inherent risks of rough roads, loose gravel in turns and corners or when requiring sharp maneuvers. The overall dynamic behavior needed to be exhilarating yet reassuring for winding roads, light touring, highway cruising and commuting.