Can-Am Ryker Motorcycle Review: An Experience Like No Other 

The Ryker is ‘something different’ on the road and attracts many positive reactions anywhere I go. I own the 900 ACE and improved some things: 1. The cheap $10 seat from factory is just a piece of useless rubber that kills any back (at least Rally edition has adjustable suspension). So I got the comfort seat which changed the ride totally. 2. The sway-bar and plastic links are designed to ride in highways but on closed curves the bike shakes and behaves awfully. I installed a firmer sway-bar and links and curve stability improved like 100%. 3. The exhaust is heavy and feels as if doesn’t allow the engine to deliver better power and efficiency. I got a third party lighter exhaust not so loud but better quality and also K&N air filters. 4. The factory saddle bag is a must have to carry stuff. Now it rides like a dream and my body can take 250 miles rides no problem, and I am a kid getting close to its 50s...I can’t wait for the next ride...

A fair review. Would have to add that there is an easier learning curve and a greater safety factor compared to a two wheel bike. Opens the door to a new group of riders. Thanks for the review.

I’ve had my 2021 Ryker Rally edition for over 6 months now and I absolutely love it! Impossible to flip over which is why it’s the safest 3 wheeler on the market. It’s also the fastest 3 wheeler on the market but I mainly bought it for the safety aspect and to get back on the road again for my much needed wind therapy!

Best review I have seen. Insightful, no BS, quality!

Thank you for this video. Since your made it, Ryker has made those adjustments that you spoke of for their Rally 2022 and above models. Everything you mentioned is included including better Comfort seat, suspension adjustment that the driver can set themselves with a turn of a button, and upgraded exhaust and KYB shocks. I am purchasing the 2023 Rally model brand new this morning.

I stumbled across this video and was totally impressed with the precise and factual review. Im happy with my Tracer 900 but can see the market for a vehicle like this. Incredible amount of info provided with the road test - well done!

it's also good for older bike riders who don't want to fuss with the balance needed to ride on two wheels, they want to ride until the end of time.

Thank you for posting, you answered a lot of questions I had about the Ryker!

got my 2022 900 ACE in San Antonio in August and hated it UNTIL i made them come pick it up 100 miles away..to get it balanced and aligned! they say they do it after it comes out of the crate,but my dealer did not. got it back 7 days later and it rides great now. it was all over the road above 60 mph before.

Good video pointing out the pos/neg of the Ryker. Overall for the price, it's a fun and different experience, and as you mentioned - if you want attention or a lot of looks, this will definitely get it for you!

I have a 2021 ryker rally 900 and it's awesome. The start up sequence is more for security so no one can just take it.

Really great review. Thanks! 😀

Great vid Max, looking forward to seeing more from you on HotCars

Great video, thanks for this!

Very enjoyable review. I've seen a few around the UK on my travels and wondered what they were like to ride. Though even as an older rider I still prefer two wheels, if nothing else for the ability to filter past traffic. The UK and particularly around London where I live is very congested. But it's interesting to see another way of riding for whenever I can't manage on a bike any longer. Thanks.

got mine last year, and I love it

I’m picking mine up today 💪🏾

It's a snowmobile with wheels. Treat it as such and it is a dream...

I have a Ryker 600 best thing I've spent money on. It's fun, safer than 2 wheels and allows riders a thrilling fast ride w wind. Sure it's got weaknesses first off mod l did was sway bar and end links. That's a safety issue and most ppl switch it out. I'm glad l did!

Thanks for the video!!

You seal the deal for me lol my wife don’t want me to have one but I’m getting one

Finally got my ryker 900 I have to be honest it’s a fun bike trike whatever you want to call it. Also it has some power and speed to it.

I had a stroke 2 yrs ago so with my balance issues can no longer ride a two wheeler, I have a Kawasaki 650 Versys. Have signed up for a 3 wheel motorcycle course to see if a Can-Am is right for me. Thanks for your video.

Great review👍🏾what model helmet are you using?

I just bought a Ryker for our son who had a stroke four years ago which crippled his left side where he can no longer work a clutch or shifter of a motorcycle. I am almost 70 years old and drove the Ryker home 100 miles at night in the rain and 52 (F) degrees. The weather was not ideal, but I had a blast all the way and was not wore out at all. The only thing I am concerned about are the brakes. They seem very weak to me when compared to a regular motorcycle.

Just aim the potholes at your knee and you will miss all 3 wheels. And if you have to hit one hit it with the back wheel so you don’t mess the front wheel alignment up..

Thank you

Would anyone recommend the 900 ace or 900 rally then?? Spending almost $1200 more is it worth the difference in price with its add ons?

I ❤️❤️ my Ryker

When it comes to bumps, BRP says don't swerve around the bumps, just hit them with the front wheel.

Excellent beautiful amazing sublime

Wife just pick up a 2021 ryker 900 rally last week

Trying to convince my wife I should get one. I’m eyeballing the 600.

LOVE FROM MISSISSIPPI USA 🇺🇸

What are the mechanical issues with this bike, how reliable are they?

You can adjust the suspension on the 900

Which HJC model you wearing here?

I think the Ryker would appeal to all ages not just the younger generation even if its aimed there.

My Ryker rally has some noises in the right wheel when running, I brought it to dealer they can’t fix it anyone know what the problem is? Thanks

Our neighbor across the street just got one hmmmm…I don’t like em but she’s driving it and her husband has a regular Harley.

Do you need a motorcycle license for this thing? And can you drive this in interstate?

there is a back suspention gage on the ryker

Heads-up to anyone who is thinking about buying a Ryker, have been experiencing 2 vss codes, when this occurs the bike goes into limp home mode and will only go 34 mph and much less up hills. First time this happened twenty miles from home and the fastest way home would have been the interstate, but you cannot ride 34 miles an hour and less on the interstate. We ended up having to find back roads and ride with a motorcycle following the bike with the hazard lights on to keep someone from running into us in the dark. Bike went into the shop for 2 and a half weeks got it back drove it 30 miles and the code limp mode came back on again. Back in the shop today but this is a very dangerous and unreliable vehicle. Cannot trust this vehicle to take it on any type of a road trip. I am hoping that they fix it this time and we get it back and it throws a code so in South Carolina the Lemon Law will apply in they will be forced to buy this dangerous and unreliable motorcycle back. Do your homework on the VSS codes before you think about buying a Can-Am Ryker.

I’m going to get a test ride on one of those, I have a problem, my other half doesn’t want me to get a motorcycle, I do, but to be fair she’s put up with frail nerves over the years, what with my crazy character, then too make matters worse our son, got crazy running throughout his blood 🩸,in one ☝ word Motorcycling me with my GSX1000ccR stage ? 200bhp r/w himself with Yamaha R1 M all singing and dancing, entertaining our self and enjoying life together on the road? Before this we had raced in grass tracks meeting’s from Kent across to Cornwall, we being in Wiltshire we rode 1000cc R/H outfit well over 210bhp with some serious success. Then foot mouth stopped all racing on fields my son Jarno got itchy feet, I I courage him to do short circuit racing, didn’t want him to ride on the road, then the rest is history I had a really bad accident on my GSX basically a white van man trying to take a blind corner on my side of the road, me air lifted off,one month in coma broke neck damaged nerves pelvis broken in two sternum bone split lengthwise two steel rods and plate to fix pelvis and sternum, smashed left elbow, now left in chronic pain and weakness, but I feel like there’s unfinished business something wrong to put right, one of those machines could be what I’m looking 👀 for I’m just turned 71years not done by a long chalk! Couldn’t make this stuff up,even if you tried to

I THINK THAT IT IS MOR LIKE A 4 WHEELER NOT A GO-KART. BASED ON THE VIDEOS I HA SEEN.

I want one

These bikes are great for people with disabilities that typically cannot enjoy the thrill of a motorcycle.

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WARNING: After only 1,000km my 2021 Ryker Rally I had a major failure of it's rear differential seal whereby oil spilled all over the wheel, Tire, road I purposely baby'd this bike for its first 1K to break it in slowly. I took it out on the highway first time ever today, never have gone over 100km until today and the seal fails? Luckily I was not out in the Country on a road trip. I can no longer trust this product and will be selling it after its repair.

F3 better for longer rides… leave it at that. F3 for older people? I’ll leave you to your younger audience.

Actually my mom called me Ryker

Ruined by ads every 2 minutes 🙄🙄

Why not just get a motorcycle???

All the disadvantages of a car, and none on the advantages of a motorcycle.

An overweight and underpowered bike that doesn't lean. Sounds awesome.

Top speed is only 56? Stop it.

Apparently very popular in the gay community !!!

Better than the Spyder but still way to much body and sits too high. Besides that it is butt ugly!!!

hilarious how he speaks of potholes and flashes the Quebec plates... perfect representation.