This year's Can-Am Spyder RS-S model becomes even more athletic performance thanks to a front that is updated with the Fox Racing Shox front suspension. These shocks feature compression and rebound better performance and a threaded preload adjustment. The Spyder RS-S is also available in two new colors: Metallic Neutron green / black satin and Can-Am Red / Black Satin.
2012 Can-Am Spyder RS - USA Specifications / Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $16,499 USD
ENGINE
Manufacturer BRP-Rotax®
Type 998cc Rotax V-twin engine
Bore & stroke 3.82 in. x 2.68 in. (97 mm x 68 mm)
Injection Multi-point EFI system with 2.24 in. (57 mm) throttle body
Power 106 hp (79 KW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque 77 lb.-ft. (104 Nm) @ 6250 RPM
Transmissions 5-speed manual (SM5) with reverse (not available with Pearl White) OR 5-speed semi-automatic (SE5) with reverse
Magneto 500 watts
Starter Electric
Battery 12 volts / 21 amps/hour, sealed maintenance-free
CHASSIS
Frame SST Spyder
Front suspension Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel 5.7 in. (145 mm)
Rear suspension Swing-arm with monoshock
Rear suspension travel 5.7 in. (145 mm)
Brake type Foot-activated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front brakes 4-piston calipers with (250 mm x 6 mm) discs
Rear brake Single-piston sliding pins caliper with (250 mm x 6 mm) disc
EBD Electronic Brake Distribution
Parking brake Foot-activated, engages rear caliper
Front tires 165 / 65 R14
Rear tire 225 / 50 R15
Front wheels Aluminum 3-spoke Metallic Silver, 14 x 5 in. (355 mm x 127 mm)
Rear wheel Aluminum Metallic Silver, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)
SAFETY & SECURITY
VSS Vehicle Stability System
SCS Stability Control System
TCS Traction Control System
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
DESS Digitally Encoded Security System
DPS Dynamic Power Steering
DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 105 x 59.3 x 45.1 in. (2,667 x 1,506 x 1,145 mm)
Wheel base 68 in. (1,727 mm)
Seat height 29 in. (737 mm)
Ground clearance 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight 699 lb. (317 kg)
Front storage capacity 12 US gal. (44 L)
Maximum vehicle load 440 lb. (200 kg)
Fuel capacity 6.6 US gal. (25 L)
FEATURES
Instrumentation Multi-function LCD/analog gauge: digital speedometer, tachometer,
odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature,
engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
Lighting 2 halogen headlamps (60W)
Windshield Sport
Warranty 2 years
Transmissions available SM5 – 5-speed manual with reverse (not available with Pearl White) OR
SE5 – 5-speed semi-automatic with reverse
Colors available
Pearl White
Steel Black Metallic
2012 Can-Am Spyder RS - Canadian Specifications / Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $18,499 CDN
ENGINE
Manufacturer BRP-Rotax®
Type 998cc Rotax V-twin engine
Bore & stroke 3.82 in. x 2.68 in. (97 mm x 68 mm)
Injection Multi-point EFI system with 2.24 in. (57 mm) throttle body
Power 106 hp (79 KW) @ 8500 RPM
Torque 77 lb.-ft. (104 Nm) @ 6250 RPM
Transmissions 5-speed manual (SM5) with reverse (not available with Pearl White) OR 5-speed semi-automatic (SE5) with reverse
Magneto 500 watts
Starter Electric
Battery 12 volts / 21 amps/hour, sealed maintenance-free
CHASSIS
Frame SST Spyder
Front suspension Double A-arm with anti-roll bar
Front suspension travel 5.7 in. (145 mm)
Rear suspension Swing-arm with monoshock
Rear suspension travel 5.7 in. (145 mm)
Brake type Foot-activated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system
Front brakes 4-piston calipers with (250 mm x 6 mm) discs
Rear brake Single-piston sliding pins caliper with (250 mm x 6 mm) disc
EBD Electronic Brake Distribution
Parking brake Foot-activated, engages rear caliper
Front tires 165 / 65 R14
Rear tire 225 / 50 R15
Front wheels Aluminum 3-spoke Metallic Silver, 14 x 5 in. (355 mm x 127 mm)
Rear wheel Aluminum Metallic Silver, 15 x 7 in. (381 mm x 178 mm)
SAFETY & SECURITY
VSS Vehicle Stability System
SCS Stability Control System
TCS Traction Control System
ABS Anti-lock Braking System
DESS Digitally Encoded Security System
DPS Dynamic Power Steering
DIMENSIONS
L x W x H 105 x 59.3 x 45.1 in. (2,667 x 1,506 x 1,145 mm)
Wheel base 68 in. (1,727 mm)
Seat height 29 in. (737 mm)
Ground clearance 4.5 in. (115 mm)
Dry weight 699 lb. (317 kg)
Front storage capacity 12 US gal. (44 L)
Maximum vehicle load 440 lb. (200 kg)
Fuel capacity 6.6 US gal. (25 L)
FEATURES
Instrumentation Multi-function LCD/analog gauge: digital speedometer, tachometer,
odometer, trip & hour meters, gear position, temperature,
engine lights, electronic fuel gauge, clock
Lighting 2 halogen headlamps (60W)
Windshield Sport
Warranty 2 years
Transmissions available SM5 – 5-speed manual with reverse (not available with Pearl White) OR
SE5 – 5-speed semi-automatic with reverse
Colours available
Pearl White
Steel Black Metallic
*Price, Specifications and photos may change without notice.
2012 Can-Am Spyder RS Specifications
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