Faults:

Had three recalls. Much trouble with the dealership.

General Comments:

Most comfortable bike I have owned. Rode from MN to CA last summer. Very stable on the road.

Faults:

There was a recall on the bike for a stabilizer; dealer replaced without incident. Noticed unusual wear on the rear tire, but that is reportedly due to the design of the tire to dispel water and grip, so unusual is the normal.

General Comments:

Just returned from a five day jaunt through Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. Ran and handled excellent. Was really amazed at how well it handled on the mountain passes and on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Faults:

I use a CB when riding with certain large groups. The push to talk button stays open a while after I have let go, causing the mike to remain open.

General Comments:

This motorcycle can handle anything. I ride long and short distance; back roads, highways and mountain roads. The ride is always awesome. It is my go to vehicle in good weather. It is very comfortable for a passenger too. The Can Am RT is a powerful vehicle. Fast, steady, maneuverable. It has it all.

Faults:

Mostly the radio system. I had to have the radio, the XM module and the CB replaced. The radio failed and took out the other components.

The display malfunctioned right away, and was replaced.

The electric shift solenoid failed and was replaced.

All under warranty, but it was a little disruptive to have to bring it to the dealer so many times.

General Comments:

The Spyder RT is a great bike, and I would buy another. For 2012, BRP dropped the color Black. Go figure.

The handling was a little sluggish in the corners, but I replaced the front shocks with Elka shocks, and it made a world on difference.

The seat was replaced with a Corbin seat with back rest. Also a great addition.

Added a rear tail/brake light bar. This should be standard on all RT's.

The motor is strong with two of us always riding. We get between 30 and 37 miles per gallon. We look for non-oxygenated premium gas.