Yamaha Tricity 300 vs Can-am Ryker 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricity 300 vs Can-am Ryker 900. Yamaha Tricity 300: 28 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, 271 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, note: Yamaha does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Can-am Ryker 900: 82 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 296 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: BRP does not officially publish a top speed figure), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tricity 300
Can-am Ryker 900
Horsepower (hp)
28 hp
82 hp
Torque (Nm)
29 Nm
85 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
271 kg
296 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
28 hp @ 7,750 rpm
82 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
29 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
85 Nm @ 5,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, note: Yamaha does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated; note: BRP does not officially publish a top speed figure)
Weight
271 kg (wet/curb weight)
296 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
3.7 L/100km (approx. 27 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricity 300
7.5/10
"A genuinely clever commuter that rewards patient, urban-focused riders enormously."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather front grip
+Smooth, tractable engine delivery
+Outstanding low-speed stability
Cons
−Front linkage maintenance costs hurt
−Storage space genuinely pathetic
−Heavier than it looks
Can-am Ryker 900
7.5/10
"Solid used buy if you know exactly what it is."
Pros
+Rotax twin pulls strong
+CVT nearly maintenance-free
+Tilting front end surprises
Cons
−Wide footprint limits lane filtering
−Bodywork replacement costs sting
−Not a real motorcycle
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