Can-am Spyder Rt vs Kawasaki Voyager 1700
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
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
133 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
393 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
74 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
133 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing)
Weight
452 kg (wet/curb weight)
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 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
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
7.8/10
"A seriously capable tourer that smart riders buy instead of the hype."
Pros
+Strong, torquey 1700cc engine
+Smooth shaft drive reliability
+Excellent wind protection fairing
Cons
−Expensive oddball tire sizes
−Infotainment reliability concerns
−Heavy, unwieldy at low speed