What licence do I need to ride a Spyder RT or a Tri Glide in Quebec?

Both are 3-wheel motorcycles, which the SAAQ treats the same way. See our 3-wheel motorcycle licence guide for the steps.

Does the Spyder RT have reverse?

Yes. Its 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox includes reverse on every 2027 RT trim.

Can I try a Spyder RT before buying?

Yes, Groupe Contant rents the Spyder RT. See our Spyder rental page.

Will Groupe Contant take another brand's trike in trade?

You can have your current vehicle appraised online with our trade-in tool; an advisor will follow up.

Vehicle Comparisons

2027 Can-Am Spyder RT vs. Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra: Comparison

By the Groupe Contant Team · Published October 23, 2026

Quick Answer

Spyder RT or Harley Tri Glide: what's the difference?

The 2027 Spyder RT has two wheels in front and one in back, a 115 hp Rotax 1330 ACE engine, a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox, dynamic power steering, and stability control; it weighs 449 to 464 kg dry depending on the trim. The Tri Glide Ultra has one wheel in front and two in back, a 1,868 cc Milwaukee-Eight 114 V-twin with more low-rpm torque (163 Nm at 2,500 rpm), a manual-clutch gearbox, and 561 kg in running order. The Spyder focuses on ease of riding and technology; the Tri Glide on V-twin character and traditional touring style.

The Can-Am Spyder RT and the Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra are both two-up, 3-wheel touring machines, but they're built very differently: the Spyder puts two wheels up front (a Y layout), while the Tri Glide keeps the classic trike layout with two wheels in the back.

This comparison relies only on the manufacturers' spec sheets: BRP's 2027 model-year data for the Spyder RT, and Harley-Davidson's Canadian spec page for the Tri Glide Ultra (2025 model year, the latest Harley lists).

Comparison table

Specification	Can-Am Spyder RT 2027	Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra 2025
Layout	2 wheels in front, 1 in back	1 wheel in front, 2 in back
Displacement	1330 cc	1,868 cc
Engine type	Rotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control	Twin-Cooled Milwaukee-Eight 114, V-twin
Power	115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM	93 hp (69 kW) @ 5,020 RPM
Torque	96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM	163 Nm @ 2,500 RPM
Transmission type	Semi-automatic with reverse function	Manual clutch, electric reverse
Gears	6-speed	6-speed
Dry weight	1,021 lb (464 kg) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) 990 lb (449 kg) (SPYDER RT)	Not listed (561 kg in running order)
Dynamic power steering (DPS)	Dynamic Power Steering	Not listed
ABS	Anti-lock Braking System	ABS and cornering ABS, electronically linked braking
Traction control (TCS)	Traction Control System	Traction control, cornering traction control, drag-torque slip control (DSCS)
Stability control (SCS)	Stability Control System	Not listed
Front brakes	270 mm discs with Brembo† 4-piston fixed calipers	4-piston fixed calipers
Fuel capacity	7 gal (26.5 L)	22.7 L
Storage capacity	47 gal (177 L) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) 31 gal (117 L) (SPYDER RT)	190 L (0.19 m³)
Seat height	29.7 in. (755 mm)	735 mm
Instrumentation	10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay	Boom! Box GTS, 165 mm screen
Audio system	BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth† (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) BRP Audio 4-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth† (SPYDER RT)	4 speakers, 25 W per channel
Warranty	2-year BRP limited warranty with 2-year roadside assistance	Not listed

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

Sources

Can-Am Spyder RT: BRP product data, 2027 model year
Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra: Harley-Davidson Canada spec page (accessed 2026-10-23)

A Note on the Numbers

The weights don't compare directly: BRP publishes a dry weight (no fuel or fluids), Harley-Davidson a running-order weight (fully fuelled). The gap is still significant even allowing for a full tank.

The Spyder makes more horsepower, but at high rpm; the Tri Glide's V-twin makes more torque, and much lower in the rev range. They're two different ways to accelerate: the Spyder wants to rev, the Tri Glide pulls from low down.

Why Choose the Spyder RT

Semi-automatic gearbox — no clutch lever, shifting by thumb, and reverse built in.
Dynamic power steering and stability control — standard on every 2027 RT trim.
Lighter and more powerful according to the manufacturers' spec sheets.
10.25 in. touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, heated grips, cruise control, and an electric windshield as standard.
Three trims: RT, RT Limited, and RT Sea-to-Sky (heated seats and 177 L of storage on the last two).

Why Choose the Tri Glide Ultra

The character of a big Harley-Davidson V-twin, with plenty of torque from 2,500 rpm.
The classic trike layout, with two wheels in the back.
More storage than the base Spyder RT (190 L).
A slightly lower seat (735 mm).