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50,000 dollars, yes sir, it is WAY out of the question lol. I heard they stopped making those though. I think because they didn't sale so well (because of cost). If someone like Honda bought the design, made it a bit taller like as tall as the spyder and made it 15,000 or less with 30 plus gas mileage then I would go sell plasma today to get that thing!
Piaggio goes from 250cc to 500cc not sure mpg but I am sure the 250ccis better then the spyder mpg wise
Honda does have a three wheeler called the Honda gyro. Its only in japan but you could get it here with no problems because its 49cc. It is also semi enclosed and tilts.
Edit- oh and back in the late 80s Honda made a three wheeled Atv called the ATC.
Speaking of ATv depending on what state you live in you could make those legal. Great because a lot of companies make enclosures for them.
I like it,i will buy it for 16k.I wont worry about gas mileage so much.I always like the t-rex,but this is alot cheaper.30mpg is good enough for me.
You buy this machine here for pure joy of riding or recreation and it look cool.
http://images.traderonline.com//img/5/dealer/3548302//91049978_1thumb_550x410.jpg (broken link) YouTube - CAN-AM SPYDER Test Ride
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A couple of weeks ago they had demo rides in St. Aug. Fl.First thing we didn't have to sign a stack of forms.Just one.Being my wife and I both ride.We had a great time,about a 20 min ride.The bike runs good,handles good also.Most folks will have trouble getting use to it.They try to lean the bike.You turn it.Being I ride a sidecar rig no problem for me.Lots of power.Needs a better exhaust system.I would consider on for our stable.If anyone gets a chance ride one.If you don't have your MC lisence they have a closed course for you to ride on.BRP Can-Am | Spyder Ryder (http://www.tryspyder.com - broken link)
Most folks will have trouble getting use to it.They try to lean the bike.You turn it.Being I ride a sidecar rig no problem for me.
Yeah, converting from counter-steering will confuse the two-wheelers.
I'm a sidecarist myself (more fun that 2-wheels, IMO) and have ridden trikes. The Spyder (we've had our silver one since March -
FIRST RIDERS RULE!! ) is still a different creature, what with turning two wheels in the front and not having to deal with the counterbalancing to keep the sidecar from lifting. I think the term Can-Am came up with: "Roadster" is appropriate to the machine. It's not like anything I've ever ridden, but is the most fun I've ever had on wheels
Gas mileage: not sure. Dealer said 30-35, but we're in the break-in period and haven't taken it out on the busier roads. We have a lot of quiet two-laners here and have been getting used to it on those roads.
I found that if I slid up on the tank when turning it felt better.With the ABS and traction control you can go into a corner HOT and the thing turns.Big grins for sure.
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) is still a different creature, what with turning two wheels in the front and not having to deal with the counterbalancing to keep the sidecar from lifting. I think the term Can-Am came up with: "Roadster" is appropriate to the machine. It's not like anything I've ever ridden, but is the most fun I've ever had on wheels 
