Yamaha Niken 900 vs Can-am Spyder St
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Niken 900 vs Can-am Spyder St. Yamaha Niken 900: 115 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 263 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Can-am Spyder St: 106 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 388 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Niken 900
Can-am Spyder St
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
87.5 Nm
115 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
263 kg
388 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
115 hp @ 10,000 rpm
106 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
87.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
115 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
~180 km/h (estimated; Yamaha does not officially publish a top speed figure)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
263 kg (wet/curb weight)
388 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approximately 15–18 km/L, real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Niken 900
7.5/10
"A genuinely useful machine for the right rider, not a novelty."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather cornering confidence
+Punchy MT-09 derived engine
+Used prices now attractive
Cons
−Front tyre costs are brutal
−Complex LMW servicing expenses
−Heavy and awkward stationary
Can-am Spyder St
7.5/10
"Brilliant niche tourer, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Rotax triple genuinely strong
+Massive practical storage capacity
+Stable confidence-inspiring highway cruiser
Cons
−Expensive tires wear fast
−VSS electrics can trouble
−Heavy, clumsy at parking
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