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All Bikes/Compare/Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Can-am Spyder F3

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Can-am Spyder F3

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Polaris Slingshot Sl vs Can-am Spyder F3. Polaris Slingshot Sl: 173 hp @ 8,500 rpm (2.0L GM Ecotec engine, 2020+ models; earlier models ~173 hp varies by year) hp, 794 kg (curb weight — note: significantly heavier than a traditional motorcycle due to its three-wheeled autocycle chassis) weight, top speed 201 km/h (125 mph — estimated, Polaris does not officially publish a top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Can-am Spyder F3: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 386 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Polaris Slingshot Sl Can-am Spyder F3
Horsepower (hp)
173 hp
115 hp
Torque (Nm)
202 Nm
108 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
201 km/h
190 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
794 kg
386 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
173 hp @ 8,500 rpm (2.0L GM Ecotec engine, 2020+ models; earlier models ~173 hp varies by year)
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
202 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
201 km/h (125 mph — estimated, Polaris does not officially publish a top speed)
190 km/h (estimated)
Weight
794 kg (curb weight — note: significantly heavier than a traditional motorcycle due to its three-wheeled autocycle chassis)
386 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
9.4 L/100km (approximately 10.6 km/L) — estimated real-world average
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Polaris Slingshot Sl
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
Can-am Spyder F3
Can-am Spyder F3
7.5/10

"Brilliant used buy for the right rider, worthless for everyone else."

Pros
+Bulletproof Rotax 1330 engine
+Exceptional stability in corners
+Low mileage used examples common
Cons
Not a real motorcycle
Three tires get expensive
Transmission fluid often neglected

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