2024 Can Am Spyder RT Limited Rain Ride Pros and Cons My Recommendation For Buyers

[@glennmiddleton5634]

I recently bought a Spyder Sea to Sky as my retirement gift. 50 years of riding, no health issues, but love the comforts. Amazing machine.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Glen congratulations on your retirement my God bless you in your retirement, ride safe an in peace.

[@barendphotos6842]

Thank for your videos on Can Am Spyder. I am close to buying one for myself. My biggest concern I that I am 6ft 6inches tall. Please let me now how tall you are.

[@kimklim3267]

@@barendphotos6842I’m 6.3 /330lb and I fit/ride a ‘24 Spyder RTL without any issues…

[@djdeluxe6930]

damn dude, even though I have my own Spyder channel I look forward to hearing what you have to say, hopefully you will get one in the future your knowledge is appreciated.

[@maraudermitchelli]

You have an awesome machine. It just fascinates me. I hope in the future they make it a full-blown automatic thank you for your positive, please ride safe and in peace and continue to create great videos.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I subscribed

[@fire3048]

Glad you enjoyed your time riding the Spyder, we do too every time we go out. Ok it does have its faults, but doesn’t everything! Putting these aside it is a fun ride & gets positive comments were ever we go! We have met so many people in our travels who think the same as us. And thanks for sharing your positive thoughts on the Spyder, ride safe regards Stephen Alberta Canada.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Man oh man you must have some great rides in Canada on this beautiful machine. I returned it to the dealer but still think about it often. Ride safe and in peace.

[@charleyhough4355]

I heard about your channel from Spyder Chris. Your videos are great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience. Thanks again, and ride safe.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Chris has awesome content welcome to the channel. Ride safe and in peace.

[@22pcirish]

Never been a biker but I’m getting a Spyder as a retirement gift in three years time. In the UK I can ride one on a car licence. Plenty of lovely country roads not far from me to visit!

[@maraudermitchelli]

We are going to retire at the same time. You'll love the Spyder no doubt. God bless the UK our friends and ally. Be safe thank you for commenting.

[@22pcirish]

@ Take care. I foresee dark times for your great country.

[@georgebrzeczka3554]

You forgot to mention. You don't have to hold the bike up at a stop or worry about dropping it, making a turn. This was a big positive for the older guys. We're parking it and then trying to back it up. And last but not least, trying to make a turn when the road has a pitch to it. All those worries are gone.

[@maraudermitchelli]

You are so right I’m releasing a video series on the Harley Davidson rogue glide three as a comparison to the Can-Am spider the first thing I did when I got on the Harley Davidson Road Glide three was put my feet down. Old habits are far to forget when you’re on a Harley Thank you. I hope my viewers read your, I hope I don’t have your knee surgery in the near future, but when I do a three wheeled motorcycle will be in my future ride safe and in peace God bless.

[@DougMcilvenna]

Excellent review you covered a lot of information thank you

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you very much. I have more videos on this bike. I’m grateful that Hamburg Honda let me have this motorcycle for a couple weeks to create videos. I hope you watch them and, ride safe and in peace.

[@SpyderChrisYT]

Great video. Regarding fuel, MPG is closer to 30 than 40. BRP recommends 91 octane. Thanks for the plug!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Chris , you are absolutely right I was rambling on and on. I got the fuel mileage wrong on the Can-Am and the Ducati the Ducati times will get 48 miles to the gallon and probably averages about 42 miles to the gallon and yes, I thought the Can-Am was in the neighborhood of thirtyish Yet please note I only filled it up with fuel a couple of times where you have filled it up with fuel many times sorry for the mistake. Thank you for commenting. Hopefully other viewers will read your, ride safe and in peace and again I plugged your channel in this video

[@GamersJoyRide]

"This might have an Eco mode, which I have no interest in using" 😭😭 I felt that....

[@maraudermitchelli]

I agree with you. I totally agree with you. Ride safe and in peace thank you for coming.

[@brucejohnson8072]

great review!

[@maraudermitchelli]

Thank you Bruce ride safe and in peace.

[@magnusb6311]

Good video. Liked and subscribed. Cheers from Sweden

[@maraudermitchelli]

One of my riding bodies is from Sweden and now he lives in Buffalo, New York. He’s a great guy. It’s interesting because you think he would own a BMW or a Husqvarna when he rides a Harley Road Glide, which is pretty cool thank you for subscribing. I wish I could ride in your country someday We’ll see what the future holds ride safe and in peace.

[@magnusb6311]

@maraudermitchelli one would think. I personally look more for ADV bikes but Spyder has inspired me.

[@maraudermitchelli]

@@magnusb6311 I know our interest change I think that’s normal… for me

[@rogersmith5371]

I have owned a number of motorcycles from Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki and I've never had a bike of any sort with a rain mode. I now own a Spyder RT Ltd and a Suzuki Burgman 650 and again neither have a rain mode. My RT is a 2012 model with a 5-speed semi -automatic transmission which I think works fine - the auto change down is good. The Suzuki has a CVT with a manual over ride that allows access to a 6th over drive gear when on the highway. When I ride the Suzuki I leave in auto mode in the city to let the bike do the changes so I have one less thing to manage when riding. I feel the 6-speed on the current Spyders coupled with the 1330 triple (as opposed to the 998 twin in the 2012 version) gives better fuel economy. Three wheels is much safer in any conditions but especially in the wet. Even allowing for the three wheels, the increased contact and "the nanny" safety suite the bike is only as good as the rider. Fuel economy is an issue in that when riding in urban environments the fuel consumption is about 8litres/100km where as on the open road it is about 6.1litres/100km when using cruise control set at 100km/h (I live in Australia where the national speed limit is 110km/h). Clearly the RT is best suited for touring rather than commuting - I use 95RON or 98RON (rated octane number). The Spyder is not learner approved in Australia you would have to ride a Ryker (the 600 version) if you were looking for a trike to ride as a beginner.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Roger, I hope all my viewers read your comment. It was informative well written and awesome. Thank you for taking the time to educate me and help others who watch my videos. I totally agree with everything you’ve said I think the spider is an amazing vehicle no better place to ride it in Australia . You may be my first Australian, you live in a beautiful country and you have the machines to see it better than anyone else please ride safe and in peace

[@rogersmith5371]

@@maraudermitchelli My pleasure - Happy New Year and may you have lots of enjoyable rides in 2025

[@n6dl321]

as in how wet you did not get on the rtl. although those wide tires can twitch and hydroplane quickly in the HA lane of I5 in Los Angles in a downpour, but I was not wet. For the record the issue was separate puddles catching left/right wheels at different times.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I drove the spider several times in the rain and I can’t believe how I did not get wet. The thunders really did a great job and there’s so much body panels on the front of the machine. It’s winter here now in Buffalo and I wish I had it to ride. Maybe we’ll see what the future holds. I’m glad you enjoy your machine. It’s gotta be a blast riding it in Los Angeles, ride safe and in peace.

[@WangChung69]

Excellent review and analysis, if I can sell my Harley, I’ll contemplate getting a Spyder RT. One main concern I have is the sparse dealer network and locations for service and support.

[@maraudermitchelli]

That’s always a concern of mine, but for this motorcycle not so much there are just so many Can-Am ATV side-by-side dealers in our area and I think across the United States, but I could not find information on a quick search of how many dealers there are in the United States sadly enough There’s a lot of Harley Davidson dealers worldwide, and in the United States that are closing that was Harley Davidson‘s big claim of fame was a dealer network which at one time was over 1000 in the United States now I think it’s around 900. I believe Honda has over 1000 dealers in the United States. Good question. I hope you enjoy your Harley Davidson. Let me know if you pull the trigger on a Can-am spyder. Ride safe and in peace.

[@eranmaron909]

I was almost ready to pull the trigger on a 24 Goldwing trike conversion by CSC, but will maybe now do a test drive on one of those as well before I decide

[@maraudermitchelli]

Both are great machines enjoy the ride thank you for commenting.

[@vetteb96c]

The Demo ride went great. I purchased a new '24 Sea to Sky (with $5288 off of MSRP). Now I just want to put some miles on before the snow comes here in Michigan.

[@maggiepatterson9262]

Enjoy your ride I am looking to purchase Sea to Sky in January for my birthday 😅

[@maraudermitchelli]

Good for you did you get white or the purple? I happy for you enjoy ride. Ride safe and in peace.

[@vetteb96c]

@@maraudermitchelli got white since it's a '24. Looks like the '25's are Purple.

[@georgebrzeczka3554]

The economy mode would be your best bet riding in the rain . You're not gonna spit out. And in economy mode The bike. Slows down much quicker by itself. Plus, you have hill Assist, which is supposed to. Stop you from rolling back, and let's not forget automatic transmission vehicle stability system.so when you go into a Turn It Will slow you down If you're going too fast. With large floorboards to keep the water and debris off you? At the front inside curve, Fenders to keep the water from splashing water back at you. 2 sets of wind Deflectors. Alternate comfort for 2 with self leveling rear air suspension. More you read about it. The more you find out about the bike the features that I'd didn't know it had.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Great, I hope everyone reads it as you’re trying to help. Glad you like your bike please ride safe and in peace and I hope you consider subscribing to my channel. By the way I thought the same thing about economy mode. I know it dithers the throttle and that’s gonna help in the rain

[@rdeliohvac]

I've had 2 full face helmets in mine. Mine is a 23 RTL.

[@maraudermitchelli]

You know it might be the style of my helmet and also that mine are two XL as others have told me the same thing. Thank you for the comment. I hope others will read this ride safe and in peace.

[@rdeliohvac]

Eco mode does temper the throttle for rainy days.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Oh my gosh on my Harley Davidson, Road Glide rain mode super tampons the throttle response. Thank you for your comment ride safe and in peace

[@reload1531]

my f3 limited rear top case will fit 2 full size helmets. one is upright and the other on its side with the open end facing the upright helmet. try it. slide the one that will be on its side into the top case then lay it down.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I delivered the Spyder back to the dealer so I cannot test, but I believe maybe I'll test with my brothers. Thank you for helping ride safe and in peace.

[@vetteb96c]

I will be test riding an RT Limited next week. They are pricey but I'm intrigued.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Please let me know in a new comment how your demo ride went. Ride safe and in peace.

[@rbrevard]

Agree with the fully automatic comment. At this point, why not.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I know I know they’ve gotten the bike so right and so many ways that are fully automatic transmission is so close and now that seems to be the craze in new motorcycles coming out in 2025 and I’m all for it. Thank you for commenting ride safe and in peace.

[@RichardJoashTan]

I prefer Semi-Automatic over fully automatic.

[@gregfaucher6338]

I like the semi as well especially since the downshift values are so low. I frequently downshift manually. The Rykers are CVT I believe. That might be the way to go instead of an automatic.

[@JohnBraman413]

try getting a economical fuel tune for it? i'm thinking of getting one once i get mine. rather have better fuel economy than speed. i don't speed anyways.

[@maraudermitchelli]

You know John I’ve had tunes on many things several trucks cars and I’m currently a motorcycle my God I forgot two motorcycles, my Harley, Davidson, Road Glide and my KTMEXCF 500 for the Can-Am spider if you’re looking for better fuel economy, my suggestion is to try High octane fuel and throttle management. You may be do better on your own than spending a lot of money on the tune, just a thought usually people tune these machines for more power, which is actually just raising the Revel on the bike and that consumes more fuel. I thought it had an economy mode also, good luck whatever you choose to do. I’m sure you’ll make the right decision. Please consider subscribing in the channel ride safe and in peace.

[@really2345]

How often do you need to change the oil and do you do it yourself? Thanks.

[@maraudermitchelli]

I don't own this machine, but I think the frequency of the oil changes are reasonable. I do believe there are many body panels to remove most take it to a dealer...i think. Ride safe and in peace thank you for commenting.

[@really2345]

​@@maraudermitchelliThank you for your videos and your quick response.

[@hoopscorner6458]

Does the 2024 spyder rt come with belt tensioner

[@maraudermitchelli]

Boy, I have no idea about that. I’ve never heard of the belt coming loose. I’m not even sure if my Harley Davidson has an automatic belt tensioner on it or it has to be adjusted manually during a service. I’m sorry I don’t have the answer for you if you find out, please let me know under a separate,, comment right safe and in peace

[@mikebailey5127]

Are all the spiders so low they bottom out with 2 up

[@archenemy6893]

These 3 wheelers can be but are not necessarily an alternative to motorcycles. Same way quad bikes offer a complete different riding experience, so do the can am's. Many of the younger generation have discovered these trikes and are having loads of fun with them, plus they can be customised with so many aftermarket accessories. If you do ride a bike but your partner won't go near one ,they might at least sit on one of these!!

[@maraudermitchelli]

I agree with you a 100% almost exactly how I feel. Ride safe and in peace thank you for commenting.

[@RichardJoashTan]

Well I prefer 3 wheels because I will buy a Can-Am Canyon.

[@maraudermitchelli]

Richard those are really neat...let me know in a new comment when you get one. Ride safe and in peace.

[@stevenparks5843]

headlights must suck

[@maraudermitchelli]

Truthfully, no lie the lights on this machine are excellent very very good ride safe and in peace thank you for commenting

[@matthewhollins3519]

You hug that yellow line a little too much

[@maraudermitchelli]

I was probably hugging the yellow line because I have a camera sticking out of the right side of the bike and I don’t want to hit a mailbox Great, believe me. I try to be as safe as I can while doing these videos. I hope you consider subscribing to my channel ride safe and God bless.

[@matthewhollins3519]

Having lost my first wife and left leg in a head on collision with a car, her fault for being on the wrong side of the road doing double the speed limit, I'm overly cautious. I sell these among other brands. I plan on purchasing one and find your videos informative.

[@crockett11000]

Well it's still a Snowmobile with wheels. Gee my New Harley Tri-Glide doesn't have rear wheel slip In the rain! Nor does it scoop up road kill. Lol!

[@maraudermitchelli]

I have a HD Road Glide sitting in my garage now those videos will be uploaded in several weeks please I’m asking to watch and comment as it will be a comparison. I own 5 bikes including a 2024 Road Glide which I love. Thank you for commenting. Btw the Spyder does not have a cvt transmission like a snowmobile it has a geared 6 speed that functions very well…but it does sound like a Harley 🙂 ride safe and in peace