Can-am Ryker 900 Review

Used Buyer Review

Let's be straight — the Ryker 900 isn't a motorcycle, and pretending otherwise will frustrate you. It's a three-wheeler with a 900cc Rotax twin that genuinely pulls hard, and the Y-frame tilting front end makes it handle corners better than you'd expect from something this wide. Used examples from 2019 onward are plentiful because a lot of buyers impulse-purchased these during the beginner boom and bailed. That works in your favor — prices have softened considerably. Mechanically these are solid. The CVT transmission is bulletproof and the brake-by-wire system is actually impressive once you trust it. Check for front tire wear — uneven scrub means the alignment's been knocked around, probably a curb strike. Also inspect the plastic bodywork carefully; it's expensive to replace and previous owners weren't always careful in parking lots. Skip it if you want the real motorcycle experience or plan to use it on tight mountain switchbacks. But for commuting, weekend blasting, or riders with physical limitations keeping them off two wheels? Genuinely hard to beat at used prices.