Is the Sea-to-Sky more powerful than the RT Limited?

No. According to BRP, both have the same 115 hp, 130.1 Nm Rotax 1330 ACE and the same 464 kg dry weight.

Do they have the same storage?

Yes, 177 L in total on both, top case included. The Sea-to-Sky adds three travel bags made for the front and side compartments.

What licence do I need in Quebec?

The Spyder RT is a 3-wheel motorcycle, which requires the SAAQ licence for that type of vehicle. See our 3-wheel motorcycle licence guide.

Can I try a Spyder RT before buying?

Yes, Groupe Contant rents Spyder RTs, including the RT Limited and the RT Sea-to-Sky. Bookings are made on our Spyder rental page.

Vehicle Comparisons

Spyder RT Limited vs. RT Sea-to-Sky: What's the Difference?

By the Groupe Contant Team · Published October 23, 2026

Quick Answer

What's the difference between the Spyder RT Limited and the RT Sea-to-Sky?

According to BRP's 2027 data, the mechanicals are identical: 115 hp Rotax 1330 ACE, 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox, 464 kg dry, 177 L of storage, self-leveling rear suspension, and the Premium 6-speaker audio system. The Sea-to-Sky adds an adaptive foam seat with an exclusive design, an adjustable driver backrest, adjustable side wind deflectors, a backup camera, tire pressure monitoring, three travel bags, and a vehicle cover. It also has its own Dolomite Grey colour with Liquid Titanium trim and RIDGE front rims.

The Spyder RT Limited and the Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky are the two top trims of the Spyder RT, Can-Am's two-up touring 3-wheeler. They're easy to mix up: they share the same engine, the same chassis, and the same storage.

This comparison relies only on BRP's 2027 model-year data. The table lists the equipment BRP gives for each trim, to show exactly what the Sea-to-Sky adds.

Comparison table

Specification	Can-Am Spyder RT Limited 2027	Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky 2027
Power	115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM	115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM
Transmission type	Semi-automatic with reverse function	Semi-automatic with reverse function
Dry weight	1,021 lb (464 kg)	1,021 lb (464 kg)
Storage capacity	47 gal (177 L)	47 gal (177 L)
Rear shock / travel	SACHS† Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm)	SACHS† Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm)
Audio system	BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth†	BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth†
Instrumentation	10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay	10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay
Front rims	16-spoke, Carbon Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm) 16-spoke, Hyper Silver, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)*	RIDGE, Deep Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)
Seat	Ultra comfortable seat with lumbar support	Ultra comfortable seat with lumbar support, adaptive foam with exclusive Sea-to-Sky design
Driver backrest	Not standard	Adjustable driver backrest
Side wind deflectors	Fixed	Adjustable
Backup camera	Not standard	Yes
Tire pressure monitoring (TPMS)	Not standard	Yes
Travel bags	Not standard	Three bags for the front and side compartments
Vehicle cover	Not standard	Exclusive vehicle cover
Warranty	2-year BRP limited warranty with 2-year roadside assistance	2-year BRP limited warranty with 2-year roadside assistance

Rows marked with a dot differ between the two models. "Not listed": the figure isn't in the manufacturer source cited below.

›See every specification side by side

Specification	Can-Am Spyder RT Limited 2027	Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky 2027
Configuration
Displacement	1330 cc	1330 cc
Transmission	Semi-automatic with reverse function	Semi-automatic with reverse function
Engine
Engine type	Rotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control	Rotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Bore and stroke	3.31 x 3.14 in. (84 x 80 mm)	3.31 x 3.14 in. (84 x 80 mm)
Power	115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM	115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM
Torque	96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM	96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM
Powertrain
Transmission type	Semi-automatic with reverse function	Semi-automatic with reverse function
Gears	6-speed	6-speed
Chassis, brakes & tires
Front suspension	Double A-arms with anti-roll bar	Double A-arms with anti-roll bar
Front shocks / travel	SACHS† Big-Bore shocks / 6.9 in. (174 mm)	SACHS† Big-Bore shocks / 6.9 in. (174 mm)
Rear suspension	Swing Arm	Swing Arm
Rear shock / travel	SACHS† Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm)	SACHS† Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm)
Electronic brake distribution	Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake	Foot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake
Front brakes	270 mm discs with Brembo† 4-piston fixed calipers	270 mm discs with Brembo† 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake	270 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper with integrated parking brake	270 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper with integrated parking brake
Parking brake	Electrically actuated	Electrically actuated
Front tires	XPS Roadster - K165/55 R15 69H	XPS Roadster - K165/55 R15 69H
Rear tire	XPS Roadster - K225/50 R15 84H	XPS Roadster - K225/50 R15 84H
Front rims	16-spoke, Carbon Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm) 16-spoke, Hyper Silver, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)*	RIDGE, Deep Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)
Rear rim	6-spoke, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)	6-spoke, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)
Dimensions & capacities
Rider capacity	2	2
Maximum vehicle load	494 lb (224 kg)	494 lb (224 kg)
Storage capacity	47 gal (177 L)	47 gal (177 L)
Towing capacity	400 lb (181 kg)	400 lb (181 kg)
Fuel capacity	7 gal (26.5 L)	7 gal (26.5 L)
Fuel type	Premium unleaded	Premium unleaded
Length x width x height	111.5 x 61.2 x 57.6 in. (2,833 x 1,554 x 1,464 mm)	111.5 x 61.2 x 57.6 in. (2,833 x 1,554 x 1,464 mm)
Wheelbase	67.5 in. (1,714 mm)	67.5 in. (1,714 mm)
Seat height	29.7 in. (755 mm)	29.7 in. (755 mm)
Ground clearance	4.5 in. (115 mm)	4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight	1,021 lb (464 kg)	1,021 lb (464 kg)
Features
Instrumentation	10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay	10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay
Audio system	BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth†	BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth†
Features	Premium LED headlights Driver touring floorboards Adjustable passenger footboards Ultra comfortable seat with lumbar support Glove box with USB (0.36 gal / 1.38 L) Cruise control Integrated hard-side luggage Adjustable electric windshield with memory LinQ compatible Fixed side wind deflectors Driver and passenger heated grips Driver and passenger heated seat Top case with integrated passenger backrest (5.8 gal / 22 L) Signature LED lights	Premium LED headlights Driver touring floorboards Adjustable passenger floorboards Ultra comfortable seat with lumbar support Glove box with USB (0.36 gal / 1,38 L) Cruise control Integrated hard-side luggage Adjustable electric windshield with memory LinQ compatible Adjustable side wind deflectors Driver and passenger heated seat Driver and passenger heated seat Top case with integrated passenger backrest (5.8 gal / 22 L) Signature LED light Adaptive foam seat with Sea-to-Sky badge and exclusive design Unique Sea-to-sky badges and colors Adjustable driver backrest Backup camera Exclusive vehicle cover Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Three travel bags for the front and side compartments
Safety & security
Stability control (SCS)	Stability Control System	Stability Control System
Traction control (TCS)	Traction Control System	Traction Control System
ABS	Anti-lock Braking System	Anti-lock Braking System
Dynamic power steering (DPS)	Dynamic Power Steering	Dynamic Power Steering
Anti-theft-system	Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.TM)	Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.TM)
Hill hold control (HHC)	Hill Hold Control	Hill Hold Control

Compare two units in detail

Sources

Can-Am Spyder RT Limited: BRP product data, 2027 model year
Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky: BRP product data, 2027 model year

What They Share

Both have the 115 hp, 130.1 Nm Rotax 1330 ACE 3-cylinder, the 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse, dynamic power steering, stability control, traction control, ABS, and hill hold control. Both weigh 464 kg dry and measure 2,833 mm long.

For two-up comfort, BRP lists on both trims the self-leveling rear suspension, driver and passenger heated grips and seats, the top case with an integrated passenger backrest, 177 L of total storage, the electric windshield with memory, cruise control, and the BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker system. The warranty is the same: a 2-year BRP limited warranty with 2-year roadside assistance.

What the Sea-to-Sky Adds

An adaptive foam seat with exclusive Sea-to-Sky badge and design.
An adjustable driver backrest.
Adjustable side wind deflectors (fixed on the RT Limited).
A backup camera and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
Three travel bags for the front and side compartments, and an exclusive vehicle cover.
Dolomite Grey colour with Liquid Titanium trim, and Deep Black RIDGE front rims.

Which One Is Right for You?

If you want the Spyder RT's two-up touring experience with heated seats, 177 L of storage, and self-leveling suspension, the RT Limited already delivers it. The Sea-to-Sky is for riders who also want the adaptive foam seat, backup camera, tire pressure monitoring, travel bags, and a distinct look.

Your profile	Our suggestion
You want the Spyder RT's two-up touring comfort	Spyder RT Limited
You want a backup camera and tire pressure monitoring	Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky
You travel often and want bags fitted to the compartments	Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky
You mostly ride solo	Spyder RT