Can-am Spyder F3-s vs Polaris Slingshot Sl
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Can-am Spyder F3-s
Polaris Slingshot Sl
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
173 hp
Torque (Nm)
117 Nm
202 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
201 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
386 kg
794 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
173 hp @ 8,500 rpm (2.0L GM Ecotec engine, 2020+ models; earlier models ~173 hp varies by year)
Torque
117 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
202 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically influenced)
201 km/h (125 mph — estimated, Polaris does not officially publish a top speed)
Weight
386 kg (curb weight)
794 kg (curb weight — note: significantly heavier than a traditional motorcycle due to its three-wheeled autocycle chassis)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
9.4 L/100km (approximately 10.6 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
No
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder F3-s
7.5/10
"Flawed but legitimately thrilling machine that deserves more respect than it gets."
Pros
+Thunderous triple cylinder engine
+Genuinely confidence-inspiring brakes
+Cornering stability is excellent
Cons
−Brutal summer heat soak
−Belt maintenance costs add up
−Width makes lane filtering impossible
Polaris Slingshot Sl
7.0/10
"A genuinely fun weekend toy, but buy with eyes wide open."
Pros
+Jaw-dropping attention everywhere
+ProStar engine pulls hard
+Genuinely unique driving experience
Cons
−Not actually a motorcycle
−Body panels crack expensively
−Parts availability inconsistent