The concept

About the 2022Can-Am On-RoadExperience

The idea behind the 2022 season was simple: three-wheel riding is easier to understand once you are standing next to the vehicle. This page explains that concept and the culture around it.

Editorial

Seven ideas behind the experience

01

The experience concept

An on-road experience brings vehicles and people together. Rather than relying on brochures, it lets curious riders see the scale of a Spyder, sit in a Ryker's low seat and talk to people who know the vehicles well.

For 2022, that concept centred on the Canadian market, where Can-Am's on-road vehicles have deep roots and a loyal following.

02

Three-wheel riding culture

Three-wheel riders tend to describe their hobby in terms of freedom and shared time: rides with a partner, weekend loops with friends, long tours that become annual traditions.

The culture is less about lap times and more about distance, scenery and the people you ride with.

03

The excitement of Canadian roads

From coastal highways in the East to winding mountain passes in the West, Canada gives riders an enormous variety of terrain. Three-wheelers, with their stable stance and touring-friendly designs, suit long days spent linking scenic routes.

04

The role of the rider community

Community is what keeps a riding culture alive after the season ends. Clubs, group rides and online forums let owners trade advice on routes, accessories and technique, and they welcome people who are still deciding whether three wheels are for them.

05

Accessibility of the riding experience

Part of the three-wheel appeal is that it removes some of the barriers of a two-wheeled motorcycle. You don't balance the vehicle when stopped, and the Ryker in particular uses a twist-and-go automatic transmission with no clutch lever.

Accessible doesn't mean casual: training and the correct provincial licence remain essential before riding on public roads.

06

The evolution of Can-Am on-road vehicles

BRP introduced the Can-Am Spyder in 2007, bringing its Y-architecture to public roads. The family later grew into distinct sport-cruiser and touring directions, today represented by the Spyder F3 and Spyder RT.

The Ryker arrived for the 2019 model year as a lighter, more affordable and more customizable entry point. By 2022, the lineup covered everyone from first-time riders to dedicated long-distance tourers.

07

The spirit of automotive adventure

At its heart, the experience was about curiosity: wanting to know what is beyond the next bend. Three wheels simply offer a different way to answer that question, with the sky overhead and the road unfolding in front of you.

At a glance

What this archive covers

The format

How the Y-architecture changes stability, braking habits and the overall riding sensation.

Riding experience

The vehicles

A grounded overview of the 2022 Ryker, Spyder F3 and Spyder RT, with verified specifications only.

2022 lineup

The context

Clear answers on the historical nature of the 2022 season and where to find current information.

Read the FAQs
Next stop

From concept to the riding itself

See what makes three-wheel road adventures exciting, how riders build confidence and how demonstration rides are typically structured.