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Can-Am Spyder RT vs. Spyder F3: Which One Should You Choose?

By the Groupe Contant Team · Published October 23, 2026

Can-Am Spyder RT vs. Spyder F3: Which One Should You Choose?

Quick Answer

What's the difference between the Spyder RT and the Spyder F3?

Both have the same 115 hp Rotax 1330 ACE engine, the same 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse, and the same 10.25 in. touchscreen with Apple CarPlay. The Spyder RT is a touring machine: 755 mm seat, more suspension travel (174 mm up front), and 117 to 177 L of storage depending on the trim. The Spyder F3 is a lower cruiser (675 mm seat) and lighter, from 408 kg for the F3-S to 448 kg for the F3 Limited trims. Pick the RT for long two-up trips with plenty of luggage, the F3 for a low riding position and cruiser style.

The Spyder RT and the Spyder F3 are two Can-Am 3-wheelers built around the same mechanicals. The difference is in everything else: riding position, suspension, storage, and comfort equipment.

This comparison relies only on BRP's 2027 model-year data. Several values change by trim (RT, RT Limited, and RT Sea-to-Sky on one side; F3-S, F3-T, F3 Limited, and F3 Limited Special Series on the other): the table says which trim each value belongs to.

Comparison table

SpecificationCan-Am Spyder RT 2027Can-Am Spyder F3 2027
Engine typeRotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle controlRotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Power115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM
Torque96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM
Transmission typeSemi-automatic with reverse functionSemi-automatic with reverse function
Seats22
Dry weight1,021 lb (464 kg) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) 990 lb (449 kg) (SPYDER RT)988 lb (448 kg) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) 899 lb (408 kg) (SPYDER F3-S) 948 lb (430 kg) (SPYDER F3-T)
Seat height29.7 in. (755 mm)26.6 in. (675 mm)
Length x width x height111.5 x 61.2 x 57.6 in. (2,833 x 1,554 x 1,464 mm) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) 109.3 x 61.2 x 57.6 in. (2,777 x 1,554 x 1,464 mm) (SPYDER RT)111 x 58.9 x 48.9 in. (2,820 x 1,497 x 1,241 mm) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) 104 x 58.9 x 43.3 in. (2,642 x 1,497 x 1,099 mm) (SPYDER F3-S) 102.2 x 58.9 x 48.9 in. (2,596 x 1,497 x 1,241 mm) (SPYDER F3-T)
Storage capacity47 gal (177 L) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) 31 gal (117 L) (SPYDER RT)36.8 gal (139.5 L) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) 6.5 gal (24.4 L) (SPYDER F3-S) 21 gal (79.5 L) (SPYDER F3-T)
Maximum vehicle load494 lb (224 kg)439 lb (199 kg)
Towing capacity400 lb (181 kg)400 lb (181 kg)
Front shocks / travelSACHS† Big-Bore shocks / 6.9 in. (174 mm)SACHS† Big-Bore shocks with preload adjustment / 5.1 in. (129 mm) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES, SPYDER F3-T) SACHS† Big-Bore shocks / 5.1 in. (129 mm) (SPYDER F3-S)
Rear shock / travelSACHS† Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) SACHS† Shock with manual air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm) (SPYDER RT)SACHS Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 5.2 in. (132 mm) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) SACHS shock / 5.2 in. (132 mm) (SPYDER F3-S) SACHS shock with manual air preload adjustment / 5.2 in. (132 mm) (SPYDER F3-T)
Instrumentation10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay
Audio systemBRP 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)BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth† (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) USB, Bluetooth†* (SPYDER F3-S) BRP Audio 4-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth† (SPYDER F3-T)
Warranty2-year BRP limited warranty with 2-year roadside assistance2-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.

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SpecificationCan-Am Spyder RT 2027Can-Am Spyder F3 2027
Configuration
Displacement1330 cc1330 cc
TransmissionSemi-automatic with reverse functionSemi-automatic with reverse function
Engine
Engine typeRotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle controlRotax® 1330 ACE™ in-line 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control
Bore and stroke3.31 x 3.14 in. (84 x 80 mm)3.31 x 3.14 in. (84 x 80 mm)
Power115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM115 hp (85.8 kW) @ 7250 RPM
Torque96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM96 lb-ft. (130.1 Nm) @ 5000 RPM
Powertrain
Transmission typeSemi-automatic with reverse functionSemi-automatic with reverse function
Gears6-speed6-speed
Chassis, brakes & tires
Front suspensionDouble A-arms with anti-roll barDouble A-arms with anti-roll bar
Front shocks / travelSACHS† Big-Bore shocks / 6.9 in. (174 mm)SACHS† Big-Bore shocks with preload adjustment / 5.1 in. (129 mm) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES, SPYDER F3-T) SACHS† Big-Bore shocks / 5.1 in. (129 mm) (SPYDER F3-S)
Rear suspensionSwing ArmSwing Arm
Rear shock / travelSACHS† Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) SACHS† Shock with manual air preload adjustment / 6 in. (152 mm) (SPYDER RT)SACHS Shock with self-leveling air preload adjustment / 5.2 in. (132 mm) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) SACHS shock / 5.2 in. (132 mm) (SPYDER F3-S) SACHS shock with manual air preload adjustment / 5.2 in. (132 mm) (SPYDER F3-T)
Electronic brake distributionFoot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brakeFoot-operated, hydraulic 3-wheel brake
Front brakes270 mm discs with Brembo† 4-piston fixed calipers270 mm discs with Brembo† 4-piston fixed calipers
Rear brake270 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper with integrated parking brake270 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper with integrated parking brake
Parking brakeElectrically actuatedElectrically actuated
Front tiresXPS Roadster - K165/55 R15 69HXPS Roadster - K165/55 R15 69H
Rear tireXPS Roadster - K225/50 R15 84HXPS Roadster - K225/50 R15 84H
Front rims16-spoke, Carbon Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm) ** 16-spoke, Hyper Silver, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)*** (SPYDER RT LIMITED) 16-spoke, Carbon Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm) (SPYDER RT) RIDGE, Deep Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm) (SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY)
Varies by trim (4)
  • 10-spoke, Deep Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)** 10-spoke, Hyper Silver, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm)*** (SPYDER F3 LIMITED)
  • RIDGE, Carbon Black , 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES)
  • 10-spoke, Deep Black, machined and tinted, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm) (SPYDER F3-S)
  • 10-spoke, Deep Black, 15 x 5 in. (381 x 127 mm) (SPYDER F3-T)
Rear rim6-spoke, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)6-spoke, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)
Dimensions & capacities
Rider capacity22
Maximum vehicle load494 lb (224 kg)439 lb (199 kg)
Storage capacity47 gal (177 L) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) 31 gal (117 L) (SPYDER RT)36.8 gal (139.5 L) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) 6.5 gal (24.4 L) (SPYDER F3-S) 21 gal (79.5 L) (SPYDER F3-T)
Towing capacity400 lb (181 kg)400 lb (181 kg)
Fuel capacity7 gal (26.5 L)7.1 gal (27 L)
Fuel typePremium unleadedPremium unleaded
Length x width x height111.5 x 61.2 x 57.6 in. (2,833 x 1,554 x 1,464 mm) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) 109.3 x 61.2 x 57.6 in. (2,777 x 1,554 x 1,464 mm) (SPYDER RT)111 x 58.9 x 48.9 in. (2,820 x 1,497 x 1,241 mm) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) 104 x 58.9 x 43.3 in. (2,642 x 1,497 x 1,099 mm) (SPYDER F3-S) 102.2 x 58.9 x 48.9 in. (2,596 x 1,497 x 1,241 mm) (SPYDER F3-T)
Wheelbase67.5 in. (1,714 mm)67.3 in. (1,709 mm)
Seat height29.7 in. (755 mm)26.6 in. (675 mm)
Ground clearance4.5 in. (115 mm)4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight1,021 lb (464 kg) (SPYDER RT LIMITED, SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY) 990 lb (449 kg) (SPYDER RT)988 lb (448 kg) (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) 899 lb (408 kg) (SPYDER F3-S) 948 lb (430 kg) (SPYDER F3-T)
Features
Instrumentation10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay10.25 in. Touch Display with Apple CarPlay
Audio systemBRP 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)BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth† (SPYDER F3 LIMITED, SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES) USB, Bluetooth†* (SPYDER F3-S) BRP Audio 4-speaker sound system with radio, USB, Bluetooth† (SPYDER F3-T)
FeaturesPremium 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 (SPYDER RT LIMITED) 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 heated grips (SPYDER RT) 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 (SPYDER RT SEA-TO-SKY)
Varies by trim (4)
  • LED headlights Front fender with integrated LED lights Cruise control Sport windshield Calibrated for towing up to 400 lb Glove box with USB (1 gal / 3.9 L) Integrated hard-side luggage Top case with integrated passenger backrest (22 L / 5.8 gal) Driver and passenger heated grips Driver and passenger footboards (SPYDER F3 LIMITED)
  • LED headlights Front fender with integrated LED lights Cruise control Sport windshield Calibrated for towing up to 400 lb Glove box with USB (1 gal / 3.9 L) Integrated hard-side luggage Top case with integrated passenger backrest (22 L / 5.8 gal) Driver and passenger heated grips Driver and passenger footboards Short reach handlebar Top case rack Adjustable driver backrest Comfort seat Backup camera LED fog lights (SPYDER F3 LIMITED SPECIAL SERIES)
  • LED headlights Front fender with integrated LED lights Cruise control Sport mode Sport silencer (SPYDER F3-S)
  • LED headlights Front fender with integrated LED lights Cruise control Sport windshield Calibrated for towing up to 400 lb Glove box with USB port (1 gal / 3.9 L) Integrated hard-side luggage (SPYDER F3-T)
Safety & security
Stability control (SCS)Stability Control SystemStability Control System
Traction control (TCS)Traction Control SystemTraction Control System
ABSAnti-lock Braking SystemAnti-lock Braking System
Dynamic power steering (DPS)Dynamic Power SteeringDynamic Power Steering
Anti-theft-systemDigitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.TM)Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.TM)
Hill hold control (HHC)Hill Hold ControlHill Hold Control
Compare two units in detail

Sources

  • Can-Am Spyder RT: BRP product data, 2027 model year
  • Can-Am Spyder F3: BRP product data, 2027 model year

The Key Differences

The mechanicals are identical: 115 hp, 130.1 Nm Rotax 1330 ACE 3-cylinder, 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse, dynamic power steering, stability control, traction control, ABS, and hill hold control on every trim. The warranty is the same too: a 2-year BRP limited warranty with 2-year roadside assistance.

The riding position changes everything. The Spyder F3's seat is 675 mm off the ground, the RT's 755 mm. The F3 is also lower overall (1,099 to 1,241 mm tall, versus 1,464 mm for the RT) and lighter. The RT has more suspension travel (174 mm front and 152 mm rear, versus 129 mm and 132 mm on the F3) and a higher maximum load (224 kg versus 199 kg).

Storage varies a lot. The RT offers 117 L, or 177 L on the RT Limited and Sea-to-Sky thanks to the top case. On the F3 side, it ranges from 24.4 L on the F3-S to 79.5 L on the F3-T and 139.5 L on the F3 Limited trims.

Why Choose the Spyder RT

  • The most storage of the two: up to 177 L on the RT Limited and Sea-to-Sky.
  • More suspension travel and a 224 kg maximum load, useful two-up with luggage.
  • Electric windshield with memory, seat with lumbar support, and cruise control on every trim.
  • Driver and passenger heated grips and seats on the RT Limited and Sea-to-Sky, with self-leveling rear suspension.
  • BRP Audio Premium 6-speaker system on the RT Limited and Sea-to-Sky (4 speakers on the RT).

Why Choose the Spyder F3

  • A low 675 mm seat and a relaxed, cruiser-style riding position.
  • Lighter: from 408 kg dry for the F3-S to 448 kg for the F3 Limited trims.
  • A trim for each use: the sporty solo F3-S (Sport mode, 89-tooth sprocket), the F3-T bagger for longer solo rides, and the two-up touring F3 Limited and F3 Limited Special Series.
  • On the F3 Limited trims: driver and passenger heated grips, an integrated passenger backrest, and self-leveling rear suspension.
  • On the F3 Limited Special Series: backup camera, LED fog lights, adjustable driver backrest, and short-reach handlebar.

Which One Is Right for You?

Your profileOur suggestion
You mostly ride two-up over long distancesSpyder RT Limited or Sea-to-Sky
You want a low seat and cruiser styleSpyder F3
You ride solo and want a sporty rideSpyder F3-S
You travel solo with luggageSpyder F3-T or Spyder RT
You want as much storage as possibleSpyder RT Limited or Sea-to-Sky (177 L)

Frequently Asked Questions

Both have the same 115 hp Rotax 1330 ACE engine, the same 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse, and the same 10.25 in. touchscreen with Apple CarPlay. The Spyder RT is a touring machine: 755 mm seat, more suspension travel (174 mm up front), and 117 to 177 L of storage depending on the trim. The Spyder F3 is a lower cruiser (675 mm seat) and lighter, from 408 kg for the F3-S to 448 kg for the F3 Limited trims. Pick the RT for long two-up trips with plenty of luggage, the F3 for a low riding position and cruiser style.

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