How many miles per gallon does a Can Am Spyder RT get?

Q: What is the gas mileage on a Can

Its also efficient, with the ability to ride up to 252 miles (406 km) on a single tank*. Plus, its extremely low-maintenance.

63 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)s have provided 699 thousand miles of real world fuel economy & MPG data.
Click here to view all the Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)s currently participating in our fuel tracking program.

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2020 RT Gas Mileage
What is the gas mileage on a Can
How fast is a Can

Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)s For Sale Nearby

2021
34.2 Avg MPG
9 Vehicles
179 Fuel-ups
25,626 Miles Tracked
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2020
36.1 Avg MPG
6 Vehicles
351 Fuel-ups
48,863 Miles Tracked
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2019
35.0 Avg MPG
2 Vehicles
192 Fuel-ups
29,980 Miles Tracked
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2018
33.2 Avg MPG
8 Vehicles
225 Fuel-ups
30,024 Miles Tracked
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2017
34.3 Avg MPG
9 Vehicles
501 Fuel-ups
72,996 Miles Tracked
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2016
34.6 Avg MPG
7 Vehicles
667 Fuel-ups
87,464 Miles Tracked
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2015
31.2 Avg MPG
12 Vehicles
948 Fuel-ups
156,586 Miles Tracked
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2014
33.5 Avg MPG
10 Vehicles
1,719 Fuel-ups
247,087 Miles Tracked
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Based on data from 6 vehicles, 351 fuel-ups and 48,863 miles of driving, the 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6) gets a combined Avg MPG of 36.06 with a 0.53 MPG margin of error.

Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 7 outliers (1.96%) removed.

Following shows the average MPG of each of the 6 vehicles in the system.

2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)s For Sale Nearby

2020 Spyder
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)
Added Apr 2020 • 215 Fuel-ups
Property of jetfixer
38.0 Avg MPG

My Spyder RT Limited (SE6)
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)
Added Feb 2020 • 67 Fuel-ups
Property of Rarebear
31.0 Avg MPG

My Spyder RT Limited (SE6)
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)
Added Jun 2020 • 36 Fuel-ups
Property of galbro1
33.1 Avg MPG

Town Mileage
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)
Added Aug 2021 • 11 Fuel-ups
Property of Robco
33.4 Avg MPG

Grey Lady
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)
Added Jun 2021 • 31 Fuel-ups
Property of Robco
37.0 Avg MPG

CAN-AM Spyder
2020 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited (SE6)
Added Aug 2021 • 3 Fuel-ups
Property of Kashi
17.9 Avg MPG

04-21-2020, 05:26 AM #1
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2020 RT Gas Mileage
What is everyone getting for gas mileage on their 2020 RT? I rode to the office last Friday, all highway for about 110 miles. Just me, no trailer. I average 23 miles to a gallon. My cars get better gas mileage
I took two other trips on secondary roads, for about 200 miles each. Two up, with no no trailer I averaged 33-34 MPG.
This is the same issue I had with the 2010 RT. Highway speed = very low MPG. I thought this would have been corrected with the 1330 engine and 6 speed transmission.
Bob H - Derry, NH
2020 Spyder RT Limited - Petrol Metallic Blue
2010 RT622 Trailer and BRP Hitch
BRP Vented Touring Windshield, BRP Backrest
Garmin 590 with BRP Mount
Fobo TPMS for Spyder and Trailer
Lidlox, Blue Sea Fuse Box for power distribution
Ram Ball Mounts for Radar Detector, Cup Holder and Phone Holder
Sena 20S / SL2 Headsets, Foam Grip Covers, Belt Tensioner
BAJA Ron Sway Bar and Shock Adjusters, Heli Bars
04-21-2020, 05:50 AM #2
Very Active Member

Until you get 3K or so miles on your new ride it isn't worth worrying about mileage because the engine isn't broken in.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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Cognac 2014 RT-S
04-21-2020, 05:54 AM #3
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Good comment ups, I have just over 300 miles on my 2020 and just touching 35 mpg as an avg. I suspect that will improve a bit after break in, wherever that is, and my ride is at least 95% two up. I compared that with my previous GW/RoadSmith set up that avg 30 mpg. I know what you mean with the car, my Prius purrs along at 63 mpg and it only cost few $ more than my RT. It is what it is and I knew that going in so no disappointment. With high revs on the RT, I don't expect any 39/40 mpg ever, could this thing surprise me, maybe. :>)
04-21-2020, 06:32 AM #4
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Not a 2020, but I have kept accurate mileage records for pretty much every drop of fuel burned in our 2014 RTS.
Backroads and slower speeds easily get mid 30s mpg.
On the highway, anything above 65mph and she gets thirsty. At true GPS mph of 75, we get about 165 miles per tank, two up, dragging the RT622. Ironically, the trailer does little to change mpg.
Let it break in and free up. Keep good notes and you should see it trending better.
04-21-2020, 08:27 AM #5
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My 2016 RTL is getting 3 weeks to a gallon right now. Can't wait to get out and ride, I do not really pay attention to gas mileage as much as do the smiles and enjoyment of riding.
04-21-2020, 08:48 AM #6
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Originally Posted by upsdoctor
What is everyone getting for gas mileage on their 2020 RT?
For one person's real world mpg experience look at my post from 2017. Trying to get a good handle on mpg is like trying to figure out how high a kid is jumping when on a trampoline! Even a running 10 tank average is all over the place! This is the same engine you have.
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...ium-vs-Regular

2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
2014 RTS , Copper! (officially Cognac)
04-21-2020, 10:02 AM #7
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Studying MPG is an interesting exercise, but honestly, riding a Spyder or any bike for that matter, is more about smiles per mile than miles per gallon.
2020 RTL SE6
Previously 2008 GS SM5 and 2014 RT SE6
04-21-2020, 10:27 AM #8
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All good information above. The jury is mostly out on the 2020 RT. With the re-design features, I am thinking there should be an inprovement in mileage over previous versions.
We have an original 2014 RT/1330 and have recently added a 2019 F3/1330. One would think that the F3 would get better mileage because it is lighter, a tad smaller, and a bit more streamlined than the 2014. At 4,000 miles, on the F3, I am finding the two 1330's are getting comparable mileage. Ours are in the mid to high 30's most of the time. When filling up, they will take the same amount of gas within about a quarter of a gal.
We always keep the rpm's in the 3500 range and adjust the gearing to keep it there. For us, they are ready to get up and go on demand.
And because of the many factors that are involved in this subject...I always print the following disclaimer: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING...your mileage may vary.
Last edited by ARtraveler; 04-22-2020 at 09:37 AM.

Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 LimitedPreviously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
7 Spyders, 12 years, 175,500 miles
04-21-2020, 10:29 AM #9

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2021 RT Limited
04-21-2020, 12:47 PM #10

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Another thing to consider is calculated MPG vs what the computer on the Spyder reports. On average I actually get 1 1/2 more MPG than what the computer says.
04-21-2020, 01:41 PM #11
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No BRP computer for us. We take actual mileage on the tank...resetting the A trip meter to zero at each fill up. We take actual gallons (per the pump). I take the two numbers and use my trusty old calculator.
Two things to keep in mind: Fill to the same level each time.
Don't get to crazy with decimal places. For us...235.6 miles on the meter equals 236.0 miles.
10.26 gallons = 10.3 gallons.
Close enough for us. Since I am a retired accountant, I like to play with the numbers. Wont die though if I miss a reading or three.

Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 LimitedPreviously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
7 Spyders, 12 years, 175,500 miles
04-21-2020, 02:39 PM #12
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I have a little over 1000 miles on my 2020 RT Limited. I haven't even considered MPG. I may in the future, but not yet.
2020 Chalk, RT Limited, Dark and matching RT622 trailer and BRP hitch. BRP Drivers Backrest, Auxiliary Light, Garmin Zumo XT, GPS Support, RT Rear Panel and Travel Cover. Spyderpops LEDs on fenders, mirrors, saddlebags, top case and RT rear panel. Spyderpops Rock Guard. BajaRon Swaybar, Wolo Bad Boy horn, Freedom Windshield, Elka Shocks.
04-21-2020, 03:58 PM #13
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Originally Posted by Copperman
I have a little over 1000 miles on my 2020 RT Limited. I haven't even considered MPG. I may in the future, but not yet.
Knowing what your estimated gas mileage isn't about the cost of gas ( at least not to me) it's about what your gas mileage tells you how the engine ie. performing .... ie. if you realize your gas mileage has dropped 10 to 20 %, there can be a mechanical issue is beginning ..... If you ONLY ever fill-up using the same mile point ie. 175- 200 mi. your avg mpg won't matter ..... but if something un-forseen changes that - you might want to know - how far you can go ...... jmho ..... good luck ..... Mike
04-21-2020, 04:39 PM #14
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Through my last fill up at 65,313 miles I have averaged 36.8 mpg since Day 1. Individual tank fills have run from a low of 28.3 to a high of 45.8 depending on speed, road and atmospheric conditions. Running 85 into a hellacious headwind for hours on end on I-40 West in OK and NM en route to Red Rocks in 2017 earned the 28.3 while the 45.8 was in CO last summer enjoying the scenery.
Artillery lends dignity to what would
otherwise be a vulgar brawl.
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Cognac 2014 RT-S
04-21-2020, 08:27 PM #15
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We have over 2700 mi on our 2020 RTL. After 15 fill-ups our avg mpg is 34.3 with the high of 41.6 and a low of 30.3 using premium.
2020 Petrol Metallic RT-Limited Dark Edition
2014 Silver Platinum Satin RT-Limited SE6 Project Road Warrior Edition (previous ride)
2009 Red SM5 (Previous Ride)
Retired MSgt ('89-'13) U.S. Air Force - A-10 Crew Chief

What is the gas mileage on a Can

It's also efficient, with the ability to ride up to 252 miles (406 km) on a single tank*. Plus, it's extremely low-maintenance.

Can

The Can-Am Spyder F3 can travel 252 miles on a single 7.1-gallon tank of gas, getting about 35 MPG.

Can

Based on data from 2 vehicles, 19 fuel-ups and 2,469 miles of driving, the 2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Sea-to-Sky (SE6) gets a combined Avg MPG of 36.55 with a 2.40 MPG margin of error.

How fast is a Can

Out on the open road, the RT Limited gallops along with ease. In 6th gear, the Spyder maintains 70 mph at 3,600 rpm, nowhere near its 8,100-rpm redline, and its relaxed engine speed keeps vibration and harshness to a minimum.