Yamaha Niken vs Can-am Spyder St
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Niken
Can-am Spyder St
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
106 hp
Torque (Nm)
88 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
88 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
115 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated, manufacturer limited)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
263 kg (wet/curb weight)
388 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18 km/L, typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Niken
7.5/10
"A fascinating, capable machine — but buy carefully or pay dearly."
Pros
+Unreal wet-weather cornering grip
+Proven MT-09 engine
+Genuinely unique riding experience
Cons
−Front linkage parts are expensive
−Heavier than it looks
−Accelerated front tire wear
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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