Can-Am Spyder ST-S - 2016 Specifications and Reviews
The 2016 Can-Am Spyder ST-S is a three-wheeled roadster designed for riders seeking car-like stability with motorcycle thrills. Known for its premium digital instrumentation, advanced braking system, and comfortable long-distance touring capability, it delivers confident highway performance with enhanced safety features that appeal to experienced riders transitioning to three-wheel vehicles.
2016
General information | |
| Category | Touring |
| Year | 2016 |
| Model | Can-Am Spyder ST-S |
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission type,final drive | Belt |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore x Stroke | 97.0 x 68.0 mm (3.8 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression | 12.2:1 |
| Torque | 104.00 Nm (10.6 kgf-m or 76.7 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM |
| Power | 100.00 HP (73.0 kW) @ 7500 RPM |
| Engine details | BRP-Rotax engine |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 998.00 ccm (60.90 cubic inches) |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Wheels | Carbon Black |
| Rear brakes diameter | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. EBD, ABS. Single piston calipers. |
| Front brakes diameter | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
| Front brakes | Double disc. EBD, ABS. 4 piston calipers. Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system. |
| Rear tyre | 225/50-R15 |
| Front tyre | 165/65-R15 |
| Rear wheel travel | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm with Sachs monoshock. |
| Front wheel travel | 142 mm (5.6 inches) |
| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm with anti-roll bar. Gas charged shocks. |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 3.90 litres (0.26 quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 25.00 litres (6.61 gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1,714 mm (67.5 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 110 mm (4.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 1,506 mm (59.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,667 mm (105.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,332 mm (52.4 inches) |
| Seat height | 737 mm (29.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2551 HP/kg |
| Dry weight | 392.0 kg (864.2 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Three wheel bike. Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake. |
| Factory warranty | 2-year BRP Limited Warranty with 2-year roadside assistance |
| Carrying capacity | 44 litre |
| Light | 2 halogen headlamps (60W) |
| Electrical | 12 volts 21 Ah sealed maintenance-free battery |
| Instruments | Premium colour digital gauge: digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hour meters, gear position, temperature, engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | White, yellow, cognac |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
100 hp
Peak Power
5.8s
0-60 mph
Best For
Track15%
City45%
Cornering35%
Daily Riding65%
Touring92%
Passenger80%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Suited to riders of any two-wheel background, including those transitioning from cars or seeking a no-balance-required alternative to a traditional motorcycle. |
| Purpose | Built for relaxed long-distance touring and comfortable highway cruising rather than sport riding. |
| Rider Fit | Easy on the body with no need to balance the machine at stops, though its size and weight demand some getting used to in tight spaces. |
| Character | A stable, confidence-inspiring three-wheeler that trades cornering agility for planted, secure highway manners. |
| Not Ideal For | Not for riders chasing the lean-and-carve feel of a conventional sportbike or anyone wanting to tackle unpaved trails. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
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