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First of all, I'd just like to state for the record that there is no truth to the rumors that CTXP, your number-one source for motorcycle videos that bring bad ideas to life, is suing Can-Am for copyright infringement.
Though Can-Am unveiled its new, more off-road-worthy three-wheeler in August, and our CTXP episode in which Ari and Zack go adventure-triking came out in July, it's obvious that the Canyon was in development long before we hatched the idea of venturing far off-road on three wheels. But the fact that actual corporate executives with business degrees and such (unlike us) gave the green light to the idea of a more adventure-ready trike does raise a new question. Was it not such a crazy idea after all?
What's a Can-Am Canyon?
At Common Tread, we don't do a lot of coverage of vehicles with more two wheels, so the Canyon got passed over as we reported on Can-Am's foray into electric motorcycles and other news popped up. The Canyon steps up Can-Am's efforts to make a three-wheeler that works when the pavement ends.
If you haven't watched the "CTXP Adventure Trikes" episode, you can read the backstory here and see the video below. If you have seen it, you'll already know that along with a Yamaha Niken, the other starting point for the pair of adventure trikes was Can-Am's Ryker Rally, which was previously the Canadian company's most dirt-capable three-wheeler. The Canyon goes further in several ways. For example, while the Ryker Rally offered a shade over seven inches of suspension travel front and rear, the new Canyon offers 10.2 inches of travel on the two front wheels and 9.2 inches in the rear.
The Canyon is also burlier in just about every way, compared to the Ryker Rally that Ari flew through the sand dunes. The Canyon weighs in at a claimed 996 pounds, nearly 50% heavier than the Ryker Rally. It's powered by a larger 1,330 cc liquid-cooled inline three-cylinder Rotax engine rated at 115 horsepower. The six-speed clutchless transmission includes reverse. Four riding driving modes are included: Sport, All-Road, Rally, and Normal. The modes adjust the power delivery, stability control, and power steering. Brembo brakes are equipped with ABS.
The price is also burly. The base Canyon starts at $25,299. The XT package adds luggage and passenger accommodations and comfort features at a price of $29,799. And the Redrock edition gets KYB Smart-Shox semi-active suspension, a backup camera, the aluminum luggage, and more, for $32,299.
If you're not sure how you feel about maneuvering that much equipment down a muddy slope, you may want to watch the CTXP episode below to decide whether this adventure triking thing is really for you. Of course you don't have to aim for the literal peaks, like Ari and Zack did. But now that Can-Am is offering the Canyon, you also don't have to try to build your own adventure trike, if you do decide you want to give this three-wheel thing a try.
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