Harley-davidson Tri Glide vs Can-am Spyder Rt
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Tri Glide vs Can-am Spyder Rt. Harley-davidson Tri Glide: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, note: Harley-Davidson quotes torque more prominently than peak hp) hp, 613 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; electronically limited), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Tri Glide
Can-am Spyder Rt
Horsepower (hp)
93 hp
115 hp
Torque (Nm)
161 Nm
108 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
613 kg
452 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 114, note: Harley-Davidson quotes torque more prominently than peak hp)
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
161 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; electronically limited)
185 km/h
Weight
613 kg (wet/curb weight — 2023 model)
452 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Tri Glide
7.8/10
"Serious mile-eater for riders done pretending balance is fun."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance two-up comfort
+Reverse gear genuinely useful
+Class-leading integrated storage
Cons
−Rear differential issues common
−Three tires expensive to replace
−Heavy and wide in traffic
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
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