Can-Am is finally letting riders get the rear-wheel loose, as the 2017 Can-Am Spyder F3-S gets a “sport mode” for the next model year, which allows riders to drift the three-wheeler around turns.
This is a feature that we saw Can-Am tease on its turbocharged Spyder F3 concept, and we have to say that it is a welcomed addition to the line.
We are still miffed that the 115 three-cylinder engine remains, instead of the 150hp tire-shredder we saw debut at Daytona, but this news is a step in the right direction for the Canadian outfit.
It is easy to hate on the Can-Am Spyder. It has three wheels, it doesn’t lean, and it has more in common with a snowmobile than it does a motorcycle.
That being said, we can see why the popular three-wheeler is getting more traction (no pun intended) in the marketplace, especially with an older demographic that is more focused on touring.
When it comes to more sport-oriented activities though, the Can-Am Spyder F3-S competes in the tough grins-per-dollar market – much like the Polaris Slingshot.
This means that the Spyder F3 needs to give thrill-seekers the experience they are looking for, which honestly has been lacking from the “snowmobile with tires” up until now.
Giving riders the ability to switch off the Spyder F3-S’s traction control though, and letting that third wheel get loose, is a step in the right direction. Maybe we’ll see a turbocharger next year. Baby steps.
Source: Can-Am
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