Police-Edition Can-Am Spyder!

Coming to us from the BRP factory in still-cold Canada, the Spyder F3-P is a spiced-up Spyder F3-S outfitted for police work. It starts life as an up-spec F3-S, which means unrestricted power (a claimed 115 hp) from the 1330cc Rotax-build triple, upgraded suspension and brakes, and more lenient traction control. BRP then slaps on some blindingly bright LEDs, an ear-piercing siren, some hard luggage, and that signature black-and-white graphics package.

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I have a confession to make—as a result of an adolescence spent bending the rules, the sight of a police vehicle still spikes my heart rate. That being the case, when I walked out of the Motorcyclist offices and saw this black-and-white Police Spyder my first thought wasn't "Oh, cool!" but "Oh, crap!"

Once I realized there was no radar-wielding officer on premises, my curiosity took over. What the heck is this thing? And why is this a thing?

Coming to us from the BRP factory in still-cold Canada, the Can-Am Spyder F3-P is a spiced-up Spyder F3-S outfitted for police work. It starts life as an up-spec F3-S, which means unrestricted power (a claimed 115 hp) from the 1330cc Rotax-build triple, upgraded suspension and brakes, and more lenient traction control. BRP then slaps on some blindingly bright LEDs, an ear-piercing siren, some hard luggage, and that signature black-and-white graphics package.

So now the why. Why three wheels when two are faster, more maneuverable, and more fun? It seems most motor cops come to the force with some riding experience, yet still require six to nine weeks of training before they’re ready for duty on a two wheeler. With a F3-P, however, there’s no motorcycling experience required and the training period can be as short as two weeks since the operator doesn’t need to have great balance or understand the concept of counter steering.

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