Cam-Am Spyder F3 Announced For 2015
Whether you believe their
three-wheeled
vehicle is a part of the motorcycle family or not, Cam-Am
Spyder riders take the open road just like the rest of the
motorcycle brethren. The Cam-Am gives something different to the
motorcycle world and provides something for older riders. In fact,
several Cam-Am riders were once motorcycle riders at some point,
but switched it up. According to Motorcycle USA, nearly 75
percent of Cam-Am riders are motorcyclists as well.
Recently, the 2015 Cam-Am Spyder F3 was announced, boasting a
unique body that resembles a classic hot rod and cruiser motorcycle
combined, Cycle World reported. The open-air, car-less vehicle has
not been on the market for very long, but Cam-Am has stepped up
their newest model.
Understanding The F3
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2015 Can-Am Spyder F3[/caption]
Cam-Am has a line of three-wheeled Spyders featuring the RS and RT.
However, the F3 is lighter, with a lower center of gravity that
makes the vehicle easier to handle and take sharp turns on the
windiest of roads, Cycle World reported.
The F3 gives riders the choice of a six-speed
semi-automatic or a manual
transmission, which includes the standard one-down, five-up
shifting just like the manual transmission on a motorcycle. An
improved ride-by-wire throttle makes the slimmed version of the
Vehicle Stability System (VSS) easier to control on the F3, with
better power and breaking to give a smoother ride.
Additionally, the Spyder F3 has reverse built into the transmission
and is controlled by a 1,330cc liquid-cooled Rotax triple engine.
According to Motorcycle USA, the F3 is 40 percent stiffer,
with the two spars on each side of the engine, and it also has a
readjusted seat position different from the other
models, in that it is lower and extends more to the
back.
Getting Used To The Two Front Wheels
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2015 Can-Am
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The Cam-Am has a four-wheel derived front end that is different
from any two-wheeled motorcycle ride. Each front wheel comes with
Fox shocks and an anti-roll torsion bar to keep the sides
connected, Cycle World reported.
The rear wheel has a Sachs single shock and the F3 has a
three-disc braking system controlled by the right foot. The F3 is
26.6 inches high and weighs 850 pounds dry. Additional gear can be
attached such as saddlebags, floorboards, detachable backrests,
lighting, wheels, and a widescreen.
The Spyder F3 has a base price of $19,499 and comes
in white or black, while the F3-S comes in black, white/black,
magnesium metallic/black, or red/black - all three with the SM6
manual or SE6
semi-automatic transmission options.
2015 Cam-Am Spyder F3 Image Gallery
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2015 Cam-Am Spyder F3-S Image Gallery
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