Ryker

A decade after launching the Spyder, Can‑Am recognised that there was room in the market for another vehicle of the same family — one that was younger, smaller, more accessible, and more recreational. With a similar architecture (reverse trike), the Ryker was introduced in 2018 as a 2019 model. It is a three‑wheel vehicle aimed at new riders: more affordable, simpler, easier to ride, and highly customisable through a wide range of accessories.

The Ryker is sold as a single‑seater (configurable for two seats using an accessory called the Max Mount) and is equipped with a CVT automatic transmission (Continuously Variable Transmission, widely used in snowmobiles). The gearbox essentially has two driving positions, forward and reverse, plus neutral and park.

It is smaller and lighter than the Spyder, inheriting the anti‑lock braking system (ABS), traction control (TCS), vehicle stability control (SCS and VSS), but it does not receive electric power steering.

It is offered with two engines from the ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) family: the Rotax 600 ACE twin‑cylinder (50hp) and the Rotax 900 ACE inline‑three (82hp). Both engines are already used in Ski‑Doo and Sea‑Doo vehicles.

Like the Spyder F3 lineup, the Ryker uses the UFit system, which allows easy adjustment of footpegs and handlebar to suit each rider.

It uses a shaft final drive, which reduces maintenance and makes it suitable for light off‑road excursions — something not recommended on the Spyder due to its belt final drive.

To support this capability, the Rally Edition (with the Rotax 900 ACE) was offered, featuring upgraded KYB suspension with an extra 2.5cm of travel, slightly increased ground clearance (about 0.8in2.0cm more), specific wheels, a dedicated Rally riding mode, and several distinguishing accessories (mostly aesthetic).

At the end of 2021, the Sport version was introduced (as a 2022 model). This road‑focused variant fills the gap between the Ryker 900 and the Rally Edition (now simply called Rally). Also powered by the Rotax 900 ACE, it adds KYB sport suspension, specific wheels, a Sport riding mode, and additional aesthetic upgrades.

Like the Can‑Am Spyder, it features riding modes: ECO, Sport (Sport version only), and Rally (Rally version only). These modes adjust engine response and rider‑assistance systems:

	ECO	Sport	Rally
purpose	efficiency and smoothness	dynamic and sporty riding	light off‑road use
acceleration	smooth and restricted	immediate, power‑focused delivery	immediate, torque‑focused delivery
stability	maximum, torque cut during slides	relaxed, allows sliding and rear‑wheel spin	minimum, allows maximum slide
availability	All versions except Ryker 600	Ryker 900 and Sport	Rally

As an urban‑oriented vehicle, the Ryker has limited cargo capacity. It includes a small 1.8gal(US)7.0l front compartment (unlocked) as standard. Additionally, a 10.0gal(US)38.0l SHAD side case can be installed on the right side, and a rear case can also be added.

However, because it is a single‑seater, installing a rear case or a passenger seat requires the structural Max Mount accessory. With this mount, you can install either a top case or a passenger seat, but never both simultaneously.

Both the Sport and Rally versions come with the Max Mount as standard equipment.

Can-Am Ryker launch official brochure 2019.

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Technical specifications:

	Ryker 600	Ryker 900	Ryker Sport	Ryker Rally
years	2019...		2022...	2019...
engine	Rotax 600 ACE (2‑cylinder inline)	Rotax 900 ACE (3‑cylinder inline)
power	50hp @ 7300rpm	82hp @ 8000rpm
torque	36.7ft-lb49.7Nm @ 6000 rpm	58.3ft-lb79.1Nm @ 6500rpm
performance (top speed km/h, 0–100 km/h)	around 99mph160km/h, 8.9 s	around 106mph170km/h, 7.5 s
fuel consumption	43.6mpg(US)5.4l/100km	38.7mpg(US)6.1l/100km
transmission	automatic CVT with reverse function
final drive	shaft drive
final ratio	3.15:1
battery	12V, 12Ah, 200 CCA (Yuasa YTX14HL‑BS)
magneto	400W @ 7000rpm
curb weight	595lb270kg	617lb280kg	642lb291kg	668lb303kg
dimensions (L x W x H)	92.6in2352.0mm x 59.9in1522.0mm x 41.8in1062.0mm	92.6in2352.0mm x 59.9in1522.0mm x 41.7in1060.0mm	92.6in2352.0mm x 59.9in1522.0mm x 42.2in1073.0mm	92.6in2352.0mm x 59.9in1522.0mm x 42.9in1090.0mm
wheelbase	67.3in1709.0mm
ground clearance	3.8in97.0mm		4.0in101.0mm	4.8in122.0mm
seat height	23.6in599.0mm	23.5in597.0mm	24.8in629.0mm	26.6in676.0mm
rider aids	traction control (TCS), stability control (SCS), anti‑lock braking (ABS)
safety	anti‑theft system (DESS), mechanical rear wheel parking brake
front suspension	independent double‑wishbone with stabilizer bar and SACHS shock absorber		independent double‑wishbone with stabilizer bar and KYB HPG shock absorber	independent double‑wishbone with stabilizer bar and KYB HPG shock absorber with 4‑position compression adjustment
rear suspension	swingarm with SACHS mono‑shock		swingarm with KYB HPG mono‑shock	swingarm with KYB HPG mono‑shock with 4‑position compression adjustment
front brakes	(2x) 270 mm disc with Nissin floating dual‑piston caliper
rear brake	220 mm disc with Nissin floating single‑piston caliper
front tyres	(2x) MC 145/60 R16 66T (25 PSI and 20 PSI for Rally)
rear tyre	MC 205/45 R16 77T (28 PSI)			MC 205/55 R15 81T (28 PSI)
instrumentation	4.5‑inch digital LCD with speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meter, range, fuel level and clock
fuel tank	5.3gal(US)20.0l
payload capacity	450lb204kg
towing capacity
cargo volume	1.8gal(US)7.0l
additional cargo volume	1 SHAD case (10.0gal(US)38.0l) 2 SHAD cases (25.9gal(US)98.0l) with Max Mount and without passenger

Official technical brochures:

2019 Can-Am Ryker specifications 600/900, Rally Edition.
2020 Can-Am Ryker specifications 600/900, Rally Edition.
2021 Can-Am Ryker specifications 600/900, Rally Edition.
2022 Can-Am Ryker specifications 600/900, Sport, Rally.
2023 Can-Am Ryker specifications 600/900, Sport, Rally.
2024 Can-Am Ryker specifications 600/900, Sport, Rally.
2025 Can-Am Ryker specifications 600/900, Sport, Rally.
2026 Can-Am Ryker specifications 600/900, Sport, Rally.

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