Can-am Spyder Rt vs Harley-davidson Street Glide
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder Rt vs Harley-davidson Street Glide. Can-am Spyder Rt: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 452 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Street Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 368 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Can-am Spyder Rt
Harley-davidson Street Glide
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
155 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
368 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
155 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight
452 kg (wet/curb weight)
368 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder Rt
7.5/10
"Outstanding touring machine, but only if you're honest about what it is."
Pros
+Effortless stability on highways
+Massive touring luggage capacity
+Semi-auto gearbox is brilliant
Cons
−Dealer-only servicing costs hurt
−Proprietary tires are pricey
−Front suspension wears quickly
Harley-davidson Street Glide
8.0/10
"The definitive American touring motorcycle, warts and all."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance wind protection
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
+Rock-solid resale value
Cons
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
−BOOM! Box screens fail expensively
−Fuel economy rarely exceeds 40mpg
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