Can-am Spyder Rt vs Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
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 Rt
Harley-davidson Tri Glide Ultra
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
161 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
591 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, net rating — best estimate)
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
161 Nm @ 3,250 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114)
Top Speed
185 km/h
177 km/h (approx., note: electronically limited and varies by configuration)
Weight
452 kg (wet/curb weight)
591 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 Tri Glide Ultra
7.5/10
"The ultimate touring trike if you budget for inevitable electrical sorting."
Pros
+Unmatched long-distance touring comfort
+Massive practical luggage capacity
+Milwaukee-Eight torque is addictive
Cons
−Electrical gremlins are common
−Reverse motor fails frequently
−Fuel economy genuinely disappoints