Longest Journey Yet on the Can-Am Spyder RT Limited

[@SpyderWayne]

To avoid that bad, very low MPG, try and wait to reset your trip meters until after you start the Spyder. Don't reset first, followed by a quick shutdown. I had the same problem on my first Spyder, and I accidently discovered that by waiting to reset until after starting the Spyder, that fixes the issue. I suspect that shutting down immediately after a reset, somehow messes up the Spyder's MPG calculation. Here's why: You might have noticed that after a trip meter reset, the new MPG doesn't show up until you ride about 1 or 2 miles. If you shutdown before it's finished calibrating the new MPG, I think it gets messed up. I have never had that problem since, simply by waiting to reset until after I re-start the Spyder, then riding at least the 1 or 2 miles for the new MPG to show up. Keep in mind, when the new MPG first shows up, it may only show about 10 MPG, but it quickly rises up into the 20s and soon into the 30s MPG as you ride for a few miles. All of this is only what I have experienced to get rid of that stupid 3 or 4 MPG showing for the trip. I hope this made some kind of sense. 😳🙄🤪😅

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I will try that, thanks! Kind of a quirky bug in the system, but at least you found a work-around.

[@rs4467]

Just wanted to say Hi Chris, I found your channel tonight. I’m looking for information on the Spyder RT and this is right up my alley, thanks.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I hope my videos help you. Thanks for watching!

[@magnusb6311]

I loved this video, thank you for taking us on a nice ride Chris. I lookes like your Spyder really is a stable machine that just wants to go straigth. Talking about the extra stops for eating and drinking..... I never paid attention to your helmet. I have a helmet model that is called modular helmet, or flip-up as your Brittish viewers call it. It allows you to flip up the chin and thereby create an opening where one can drink and eat. Some helmets are not legal to drive that way, while others, that has a lock, you can do that. I may have mentioned it before, but there are also tank bags that has an internal container that you can fill with water or soda, and it provides with a hose and a valve mouth piece that one push up under the chin and you can drink from it. I dont know if you have a tank bag or will ever get one, but if you do, it would be interesting to see if you can show us how to fit a tank bag on a Spyder. When it comes to mpg, some people care more about the Smiles per gallon, then the miles per gallon. I kind of agree on both, but considering the horrific fuel prices in Sweden, one has to at least be aware. I am really looking forward how much difference the 70 vs 75 will do. Can you also do a comparrison with 65? I think it might be a big difference. Then perhaps on another day a 55. Cheers from the Swede in Mexico

[@billzemina9057]

Congratulations. I just finished sacramento, CA to Washington D.C. and back. Spyder is a great travel vehicle

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Wow, that must have been an awesome ride!

[@billzemina9057]

@@SpyderMinimalist it was, except for the tornadoes. This was my 4th time. I haven't ridden in your part of the country. Maybe next year.. I'll buy you a cup of coffee and you can give me some tips on places to see. Keep up the great work on this blog.

[@cynaptic]

From one ex-pilot to another....thanks Chris. It was great to hear your long distance ride review. The Sport Touring bike I currently have (Suzuki GSX650 F) holds 19 litres (approx 5 US gallons) and I get around 380 km on a tank (approx 236 miles or 47mpg) on an inline 4-cylinder engine. However, I am definitely looking forward to the day I can step up to a Spyder. Even if it only gives 30 miles/gallon, the comfort and fatigue-alleviating ride will be more than worth it. Thanks again for all your videos.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

A Spyder will definitely be a noticeably more comfortable ride. Thanks for watching!

[@sammills7569]

Thanks for bringing us along.

[@SpyderRichard]

Congratulations on your first long trip. I did my first long trip in fall 2022, an over 500 miles trip which I cut in half with an overnight stay. I managed mileage between 33 and 37mpg on that trip while riding at my comfortable speed of 105km/h, or 65mph using the wonderful cruise control. 3 other trips in 2023 also gave me similar results. My comfortable distance for trips is about 250 miles or 400km per day, especially for longer trips as I don't want to ride fatigued. You have some very good informative observations on this video. Looking forward to more. Cheers Chris!

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I’m going to do a test at 70mph for part of the way back to Niagara Falls. My mpg should be close to yours.

[@scottdavis9318]

Great Spyder content. You're videos are very high quality. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. 👍

[@SpyderMinimalist]

@@scottdavis9318 glad you enjoyed it!

[@richhahn7852]

Great trip thanks for bringing us with you. Based on the splatter on your windshield, welcome to New England.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I’ll be back in July, and the splatter will be worse.

[@Rennyteam359]

Wife and I live in upstate NY AND have ridden our 2021 S2S RT, to Vadosta, GA, to Bangor, Maine, Mistic, CT and through VT. We both drive and switch out about ever 200 miles. We like to stay off highways as much as possible. Communicate with Cardo com. Been through some major downpours and planning a Canada trip next. Issues for me! Driver seat not male friendly so I use a Butt Buster for comfort. Throttle vibration. Ordered foam grips. Back seat on S2S is very comfortable for a 200 pounder. Thought giving up driver seat would bother me but now really enjoy riding in back. As for fuel mileage ? Bike calls for hightest. We use both 87 and hightest. Not sure if that effects MPG. Does effect liveliness of power. The trip monitoring system leaves alot to be desired and do not use it as I do not use BRP trip system. We sold our 2 wheelers, that we had ridden across the US, and really enjoy riding together. We had originally planned converting our Goldwing which was less expensive than a new Can Am but it was the Covid aria and a minimum of 4 months to complete ate into our vacation time. Still considering a custom seat. Have BRP lighted floorboards, love them, and adjustable handlebars, another story. Happy riding!!

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Sounds like you have an awesome setup! I love Mystic and will be shooting a video there in July.

[@ByronRutland-g4n]

We have the same bike. An aftermarket seat, we have an Ultimate seat, doesn't solve the "male" problems.

[@calsadventures3672]

My twenty twenty one R T limited woud glitch Like that after fill up now and then. I use Marvel mystery oil in my gas and run about 34 miles per gallon.

[@JasonWheeler-l4b]

Thank you Chris! Great input for a long ride.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Thanks for joining!

[@joseadavila7445]

i took a test ride on a spyder and riker . to avoid road trash fast turns not safe on less you really need and no fast traffic behind you . but nice ride on country roads . i use to live in the bronx ny very familiar with summer road trips around new england . now i ride in S.O A.Z near tucson A.Z. i had a mp3 500 piaggio also 3 vehicle. sold it 3 wheels more expesive to maintain . and avoid road trash . thank for taking us a long the trip . igot 3 bikes 650 . 400 . 230 kawis and suzuki . did you go tru boston .mass traffic ? on that trike ?

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I did a video riding through downtown Boston.

[@Kyle181INF]

A camelback for long rides might be a good investment.

[@RideBlessed]

I have an upcoming 6-hour trip down into Arkansas. I will bring my AirHawk seat, wear my LDComfort base layer shorts, and hope for good weather! Agree, the cruise is great. And yep, standing up once in a while feels quite good. Will watch through to the end and see what kind of mileage you get. Ride safe!

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Safe travels and have fun!

[@mum-0217]

I say for the speed 30.6 is not bad going I have heard so e people say between 34-36 mpg is about average for the spyder engine? Not quite sure what speed that is based on maybe 60mph who knows? Anyway thanks for the distance ride out, no issues and she handled very well.

[@jeffwynings3782]

I enjoyed your video, but, respectfully, I don't care about MPG. I don't check it in my car, and I certainly don't on my Spyder. I just enjoy riding. But your video was very informative. Please ride safe.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I appreciate the input. As a new Spyder owner I’m trying to nail down an average mpg for my riding, but I understand not everyone cares about it.

[@Tanis1960]

I have a 2015 RTS, at 65 to 70 miles per hour I have been avg 37mpg. When I went above 70 it did start dropping down some.

[@DFWMoose]

Check the total but it’s probably related to what SpYder Wayne has stated or perhaps an update to the Canbuss system- ask your dealer next time

[@Yeri978]

When doing interstate travel I always try to refuel after 125 miles. 150 is about the total range I get at that speed

[@thomasclark8232]

I don’t have a MPG calculator on my 2016 RTL, but we pretty consistently average 35 MPG. I was kinda disappointed in the mileage, as my last big bike was a 2014 Harley Ultraglide Classic Limited, and we would average 50 mpg. Had a MotoGuzzi Eldorado some years back and averaged 55mpg with that one. Also had a Goldwing, but it only got around 35 MPG as well. The Spyder is heavy so I guess that the MPG is probable as good as it can be, given the technology that it has and load it caries. I am surprised that Bombardier hasn’t improved on this, however.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

This engine has been powering Spyders for ten years, so maybe an upgrade is coming at some point.

[@markshuell4844]

Dear Minimalist, I’m considering getting a Spyder like yours. The book calls for premium fuel. Does it really need premium? Here’s why I ask. I have a Jeep Renegade with a 1.4L turbocharged motor. It calls for premium. For 120,000 miles, the Jeep has run perfectly on regular gas. Your thoughts are appreciated. Thank you.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

The factory recommends it, and I’m sticking with premium. Please read comments on my most recent video. Pertains to this. Good luck!

[@chipset2900]

Water; get a genuine Camelback. They're fantastic. It's a shame that the blue Imprezza gets better MPGs on cheaper fuel.

[@glennaugello2560]

i have a ryker rally it sucks on the high way.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

The RT is great on the highway.

[@RideBlessed]

I missed it- what octane are you running?

[@SpyderMinimalist]

91 or 93, whichever is available.

[@Randy-Bart]

Just wondering how you handle the electronic tolls?

[@SpyderMinimalist]

I have an EZ Pass tag mounted to the inside of my front lid. The Velcro strips hold up well (it hasn’t fallen off once) and it seems to trigger the electronic toll readers.

[@beanoil]

I haven't had a Spyder speedo or odor be accurate yet. My 22 indicates 80mph, the GPS reads 77. If you consider the odor runs up 3 more miles in that hour than actually traveled, you'll never be able to really calculate real MPG. My clock has never kept the time either. Can-Am has, and always have had, very inaccurate displays. All said though, it's a comfortable machine for long trips, and does well at eating miles.

[@SpyderMinimalist]

Agree 100%.

[@terrysweat4204]

So you're not wearing a modular helmet? lol...

[@charleyhough4355]

C4YT