2027 Can-Am Ryker – First Look
Entry-level three-wheelers receive significant updates
Can-Am announced significant updates to its entry-level Ryker three-wheel range, including a new base engine, a stiffer chassis, updated electronics, and sharper styling. For 2027, the line-up consists of the standard Ryker, the Ryker Sport, and Ryker Special Series premium package that will only be offered for one year.
Visually, the most notable change is to the frontal bodywork, with the upper portion jutting significantly farther forward compared to the previous model, giving the 2027 Ryker a bulkier, more aggressive presence. The headlight unit draws inspiration from the headlights of Can-Am’s electric Origin and Pulse motorcycles, with a similarly shaped bracket on either side of the LEDs.
Other visual changes include a new single seat design and restyled wheels with removable aerodynamic hub caps. The previous Ryker offered a wide selection of body panels, making it easy for customers to customize their three-wheelers, and that remains an option for 2027, with the new bodywork available in a selection of colors and graphics. The new Ryker can be further customized with a choice of wrap kits matching the individual panel options.
Since Can-Am first debuted the Ryker in 2019, it offered a choice of two engines, a 600cc parallel-Twin Rotax 600 ACE, and a 899cc ACE inline-Triple. For 2027, Can-Am is replacing the Twin-cylinder engine with a detuned version of the Triple, claiming a peak output of 52 hp at 7,250 rpm and 39.7 lb-ft. at 5,000 rpm. While the new engine offers a slight bump in power and torque over the 600, which claimed an output of 50 hp at 7,300 rpm and 36.7 lb-ft. at 5,000 rpm, Can-Am says the ACE-6 produces similar performance to the older engine at lower engine speeds, which translates to lower vibrations and a quieter ride.
For those seeking higher performance, the Ryker Sport returns with the same engine as last year, now renamed the Rotax 900 ACE-9. It shares the same 900cc displacement as the base engine, but with a peak output of 80 hp at 8,250 rpm and 58.3 lb-ft. at 6,750 rpm.
To improve handling, Can-Am increased the rigidity of the chassis and reinforced the steering system. Can-Am also updated the Vehicle Stability System (VSS), which combines the anti-lock braking, traction control and stability control systems.
Other changes include a new 5-inch color display, all-new handlebar-mount controls, and a range of accessories including luggage, windscreens, additional lighting, and a new audio system.
Pricing starts at $9,999 for the standard Ryker, with the Ryker Sport starting at $13,499. For 2027 only, the Ryker Sport is available in a $15,499 Special Series package which includes exclusive body panels, dedicated wraps kits, Liquid Titanium wheel finishes, Kashima-coated front shocks, a premium seat, and an Akrapovič exhaust.
Specifications | Can-Am Ryker | Can-Am Ryker Sport | Can-Am Ryker Special Series |
|---|---|---|---|
MSRP | 9,999 | $13,499 | $15,499 |
Engine Type | Rotax 900 ACE-9: inline 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control | Rotax 900 ACE-9: inline 3 cylinders, liquid-cooled with electronic fuel injection and electronic throttle control | |
Bore & Stroke | 74 mm x 69.7 mm | ||
Horsepower | 52 hp at 7,250 rpm (claimed) | 80 hp at 8,250 rpm (claimed) | |
Torque | 39.7 lb-ft. at 5,000 rpm (claimed) | 58.3 lb-ft. at 6,750 rpm (claimed) | |
Transmission | Automatic (CVT) with reverse | ||
Final Drive | Shaft | ||
Front Suspension | Double wishbone suspension with Sachs twin-tube coil-over shocks, 5.35 inches of travel. | Double wishbone suspension with KYB HPG shock with adjustable preload, 6.34 inches of travel. | |
Rear Suspension | Multi-link – mono swing arm with Sachs twin-tube coil-over shock with adjustable preload, 5.71 inches of travel. | Multi-link – mono swing arm with KYB HPG 40 mm with remote reservoir 4-positions compression adjustable damping and preload adjustement, 6.65 inches of travel. | |
Front Brakes | 270 mm discs with Nissin 2-piston floating calipers | ||
Rear Brake | 220 mm disc, 1-piston floating caliper | ||
Electronic Brake Distribution | Foot-operated, hydraulic three-wheel combined | ||
Parking Brake | Park lock | ||
Front Tires | XPS Ride 145/60 R16 66T | ||
Rear Tire | XPS Ride 205/45R16 77T | ||
Aluminum Front Rims | Deep Black, 16 x 4.5 in. with removable caps | ||
Aluminum Rear Rim | Deep Black, 16 x 6.5 in. with removable caps | ||
Storage Capacity | 52.0 gallons | ||
Fuel Capacity | 5.28 gallons | ||
Length | 92.7 inches | ||
Width | 58.7 inches | ||
Height | 42.2 inches | ||
Wheelbase | 67.3 inches | ||
Seat Height | 23.5 inches | 24.7 inches | |
Ground Clearance | 3.8 inches | 4.0 inches | |
Dry Weight | 653 pounds (claimed) | 662 pounds (claimed) | 655 pounds (claimed) |
Display | 5-inch color display | ||
Electronics | Stability Control System (SCS), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Hill Hold Control (HHC), anti-theft system. | ||
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Mild refresh. The Ryker is the most interesting of the Can Am 3 wheelers from an accessory standpoint, but it has never been the most attractive of their 3 wheel offerings. This cleans things up a bit.
The Ryker is a 3 wheel scooter basically. CVT clutchless/shiftless auto transmission, a single foot peddle brake lever that operates the front and rear brakes simultaneously, and a throttle. That's it! In terms of exposed riding, there's nothing simpler or safer.
It's not for everyone. I get it. But several years ago, Can Am sponsored a subsidized 3 Wheel MSF course for $100 a person. I'm a fully licensed 2 wheel rider, but my wife has never operated a motorcycle. I asked her if she wanted to go to the course and she said yes. For me, it was 3 days to play with the Ryker and see what it was like, and a MSF course refresher. But my wife passed the course which means she is licensed to ride a 3 wheel (only) motorcycle. She's a Biker Babe now. A Ryker would be the only thing I'd allow her to take the risk being out on the roadway.
I test rode one of these and they are fun, but the handling is kind of alarming. They react almost too quickly and they grab every single imperfection of the road. A small input on the handlebar will dart you quickly to one side. And with three wide tires, you cover a significant portion of the lane so you can't avoid most potholes, cracks, tar snakes, or other blemish on the road.
The Ryker definitely needs the larger engine. Or they need to offer a stripped down and sporty model with the larger engine. Even with the larger displacement, the power is far from overwhelming. It does overwhelm the rear tire though. Even with traction control enabled, the rear tire will freely spin when accelerating hard from a stop.