May 27, 2015
BRP has announced a voluntary recall on approximately 7,000 Can-Am Spyders from the 2013 model year. This represents about 12% of the 52,000+ units on the road worldwide. [more]
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February 03, 2015
The 2015 Can-Am Maverick X ds leads the pack as the most powerful two-seater sport side-by-side in the industry thanks to its new turbocharged engine option (1000R Turbo). This is complemented by a rider-focused design and impressive handling. [more]
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November 11, 2014
The all-new, 6-wheeled Outlander 6x6 XT marks the first time a Can-Am ATV has been developed outside North America, more specifically at BRP's manufacturing facility in Rovaniemi, Finland. Based on the SST G2 Outlander 4x4, but featuring an additional set of rear wheels, it's being hailed at "the toughest, most versatile ATV" they've ever made. [more]
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October 10, 2014
The all-new 2015 Can-Am Spyder F3, which was recently introduced by BRP, will go on sale in a few months starting at $22,774. [more]
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August 14, 2014
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) has launched an
investigation into two Can-Am Spyder
fires that occurred last month -- one on
July 20th and another on July 26th. [more]
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January 13, 2014
BRP's newly unveiled 2014 utility side-by-side vehicle lineup includes no fewer than seven trim levels in the standard-wheelbase, 2-seat configuration, led by the top-of-the-line Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 at $22,649. [more]
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August 19, 2013
Hot on the heels of the Can-Am Maverick 1000R, BRP's first sport side-by-side model, comes the 2014 Can-Am Maverick MAX 1000R, a long-wheelbase variant with room for four people. [more]
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December 27, 2012
Can-Am has issued a second recall in two weeks, this time due to a problem with the steering column on 1,250 Commander side-by-side vehicles. [more]
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December 19, 2012
BRP has issued two recalls on the Can-Am Spyder. The first one targets 2,431 units from 2008-2009. An incorrect fuel vapour canister vent hose may have been installed and could allow fuel vapours to escape in proximity to an ignition source. Dealers will first inspect, then replace and re-route the vent line if necessary. [more]
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November 05, 2012
Side-by-side vehicle owners who want to reduce their carbon footprint and quietly venture off the road have probably heard about the new Can-Am Commander Electric, which was developed at the Centre de technologies avancées BRP-Université de Sherbrooke (CTA) along with other specialized products such as the Can-Am Spyder Hybrid roadster. [more]
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October 26, 2012
In a joint venture between Bombardier Recreational Products and TM4, BRP unveiled a Can-Am Spyder Hybrid concept and a fully electric Can-Am side-by-side concept at the EV 2012 VÉ Trade Show and Conference in Montreal. [more]
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October 23, 2012
Unveiled last month at the Sand Sports Super Show in San Diego, California, the game-changing 2013 Can-Am Maverick 1000R is BRP's first sport side-by-side model, one that will give machines like the Polaris RZR XP 900 and Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 a serious run for their money. [more]
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September 10, 2012
The 2013 Can-Am Outlander X mr stands alone in BRP's all-terrain vehicle lineup as the ultimate mud machine. Riders can count on a number of technical upgrades, rugged components and a smart design to stay in front of the pack, whether during a race or when having a wicked time out in the woods. [more]
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June 18, 2012
The 2012 Can-Am DS 450 is BRP's sportiest ATV. This race-ready quad is designed to get you out in front of the pack while setting new standards for the industry with the first no-weld, all-aluminum frame, hollow rear axle and inverted brake callipers. [more]
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January 04, 2011
It's a rare thing to admire Canadian-built vehicles on our roads. The Can-Am Spyder built by Bombardier, the only mass production vehicle manufactured here, manages to turn heads wherever it goes and enjoys incredible success the world over. [more]
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December 14, 2010
For 2011, Can-Am adds two new ATVs to its lineup - the Outlander 800R X xc, designed and geared for aggressive riding on steep, rocky terrain, and the Outlander 800R X mr, armed and ready for mud racing. Moreover, Can-Am is taking the side-by-side utility segment by storm with five all-new models. [more]
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June 29, 2010
For 2011, BRP is attacking the side-by-side ATV segment with the highly-anticipated Commander lineup, made up of the 800R, 800R XT, 1000, 1000 XT and 1000 X models. These machines promise aggressive styling, power, fuel economy and superior ergonomics. [more]
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May 25, 2010
Some love it, others not so much, but one thing is certain: no one remains indifferent to the Spyder, with its snowmobile-on-wheels persona and small personal-car proportions, à la smart fortwo. The Spyder creates a new vehicle class, just like previous Bombardier inventions, the Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo before it. [more]
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April 27, 2010
The Spyder's 2-front - 1-rear wheel configuration poses interesting, and I suspect, unexpected challenges for BRP engineers when it came to make it safe and exciting to ride. Other factors such as weight distribution, mass centralisation and the location of the center of gravity, both fore-and-aft, and height), and the need for a low look at the rear must have complicated their lives. [more]
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April 27, 2010
BRP was courageous enough a few years ago to let this member of the press ride the then pre-production Spyder. We have since ridden all the models, including the latest RT during our extended test visit to Bike Week 2010 in Daytona - remember, last March when it was colder in Florida than in Montreal! [more]
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February 02, 2010
More and more long wheelbase ATVs are available on the market today, designed specifically for riding tandem. The Can-Am Outlander Max 800R EFI LTD, one of the most sought-after models of this new breed of two-passenger ATVs, tackles 2010 with significant improvements over the older model, such as a new Air Control Suspension (ACS) at the rear, new Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and a more efficient front differential. [more]
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January 19, 2010
For 2010, Canadian powerhouse Bombardier recreational Products (BRP) is launching the Can-Am Outlander Max LTD, equipped with an Air Control Suspension (ACS) at the back and dual-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS), two industry firsts. Can-Am is also offering a new, sportier version of the Outlander (The XT-P), a more sophisticated Renegade 800 EFI X xc, and an improved DS 450. [more]
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September 02, 2009
BRP introduces the new Can-Am Spyder RT, a touring oriented model, to complement the Spyder RS (Roadster Sport) model. [more]
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December 14, 2008
Firmly established as a cross between an automobile and a motorcycle, the Can-Am Spyder boasts a unique design and offers equally unique thrills, adding a brand new "shift by wire" option with the new SE5 model. [more]
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December 08, 2008
BRP is one of the manufacturers responsible for the explosion in engine sizes, offering vehicles equipped twin-cylinder 650-cc or 800-cc engines. For 2009, Can-Am is launching an R version of its famous 800-cc mill, powering the new Outlander Max EFI LTD. [more]
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November 04, 2008
Bombardier is a jewel of the Quebec industry. However, in 2004, the ATV division took the name of Can-Am and the logo of BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products). The English appellation should come as no surprise since 70 percent of the current production is sold in the U.S. Still proud of their reputation, the folks at Can-Am recently gave us the opportunity to test-ride the popular Outlander series, more precisely the 2008 650 H.O. EFI XT. [more]
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September 08, 2008
Is it a motorcycle, an ATV or a snowmobile on wheels? Never before has a new vehicle aroused so much curiosity since its debut. The Spyder is first and foremost a unique approach to mobility. From the front, you could swear it has eyes, a nose and a mouth. From the side, it is all elegance and style. Whether you love it or hate it, you have to admit that the designers did their work very well: this machine turns heads like no other. [more]
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August 13, 2008
The ATV market is evolving at a pretty fast pace. Before manufacturers started a war on the displacement front, 500-cc machines were the kings of the industry. But now, it's not unusual to see a 650-, 750-, 800- or even 1,000-cc ATV in regulated trail networks across the country. BRP is largely responsible, having launched both 650-cc and 800-cc variants of its twin-cylinder models. [more]
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August 09, 2007
BRP offers young riders two new mini ATVs for 2008. The all-new Can-Am DS 90 and DS 70 were designed to deliver all the safety features parents demand for their children, without compromising the fun factor. [more]
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June 19, 2007
BRP introduces an all-new sport ATV designed to compete with the segment's best. And not the least: Can-Am engineers created the lightest, most nimble and best performing ATV in the entire history of the company. The all-aluminum ALTEC chassis with dual-pyramidal frame offers maximum stiffness and durability -- without a single weld. It's also 13-percent (5.3 lb) lighter than the closest competitor. Every part is assembled using a rigorous, highly advanced process: rather than being welded, they are fit into place by aluminum-cast riveted bolts. [more]
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December 05, 2006
The team at moto123.com went to Duhamel, Quebec, a small town located halfway between Lake Simon and Lake Gagnon, to try out three new 2007 ATV models. Here, we had the opportunity to evaluate these machines in actual riding conditions. We encountered many different types of terrain, from simple gravel roads to demanding muddy trails filled with obstacles. [more]
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