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  1. MobileJay

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    #1 MobileJay, Jun 12, 2008
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  2. sws4re

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    #2 sws4re, Jun 12, 2008
    I have seen these and have mixed feelings. They look great driving down the road and sitting still but I still like 2 wheels. I have talked with 2 owners and they love it. They say that the speed and cornering is about like a 600 cc sport bike but they have kinda of a touring seat position. My local dealer said it would be end of August before I could get one, and they are bringing over sticker on ebay, If I get one it will be next spring.
    The electronic tranny has not yet been released, right now you have a standard clutch and manual shifted 5 speed like a motorcycle.
     
  3. MobileJay

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    #3 MobileJay, Jun 12, 2008
    Oh I thought the clutch was already out. Either way, sequential or not I dig it. I want to see one in person, I have only seen pics.
     
  4. Devilsolsi

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    #4 Devilsolsi, Jun 12, 2008
    I am pretty sure I saw one of these the other day on 95. I had no idea what it was. So do you need a motorcycle license to drive it, or will a normal drivers license do?
     
  5. TexasF355F1

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    #5 TexasF355F1, Jun 12, 2008
    That's pretty sic!

    Wonder how it handles...
     
  6. tundraphile

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    #6 tundraphile, Jun 12, 2008
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    Harley-Davidson had something similar ready to go last year. Can-Am beat them to market and H-D has reportedly killed it off because of it.
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  7. URY914

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    #7 URY914, Jun 12, 2008
    There is one running around my 'hood but I haven't seen it parked to have a good look at it.
     
  8. WILLIAM H

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    #8 WILLIAM H, Jun 12, 2008
    sort of dorky

    I prefer the T Rex
     
  9. agup48

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    #9 agup48, Jun 12, 2008
    I've seen them. I saw a bunch when I drove back home from Phoenix to Austin. I like them, they look really nice, I like the T-rex also.
     
  10. sws4re

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    #10 sws4re, Jun 13, 2008
    In some states you don't need a motorcycle license others you do, you would have to check with your local police. I bet even they might not know.
     
  11. SSNISTR

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    #11 SSNISTR, Jun 13, 2008
    Same here, but the T Rex is like 5 times the price....
     
  12. TexasF355F1

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    #12 TexasF355F1, Jun 13, 2008
    I prefer the TRex too. Although the can-am is closer to being a motorcycle. The TRex is more like a 3-wheel go-cart.
     
  13. FerrariF50lover

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    #13 FerrariF50lover, Jun 13, 2008
    I just saw one yesteray, it looks pretty sick.
     
  14. Bad Chariot

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    #14 Bad Chariot, Jun 16, 2008
    I have seen them several times in person and they are something to see in person. VERY cool looking, I am in talks with my wife about me getting a bike in the next 1-2 years with the rate fuel prices are going, I drive nice back country roads for 26 miles to work and a bike like this would be perfect.
     
  15. Bramio

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    #15 Bramio, Oct 26, 2023
    Great thread, I don't know how I missed it. I'm finally ready to buy my first Can-Am. I hope to join the club soon :)
     

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