Yamaha FZ1 vs Can-Am Spyder RS-S (2017)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha FZ1stacks up against the Can-Am Spyder RS-S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Yamaha FZ1 | Can-Am Spyder RS-S |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2017 | 2010 |
| Price | $10,790 | $18,799 |
| Engine | 998 cc | 998 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 106 hp |
| Torque | — | 104 Nm |
| Weight | — | 317 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | 29 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 L | 6.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. EBD, ABS. 4 piston calipers. Foot-actuated, fully integrated hydraulic 3-wheel braking system. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. EBD, ABS. Electro-mechanical park brake system with actuator on the rear caliper. |
| Tires | 120/70-ZR17 / 190/50-ZR17 | 165/65-R14 / 225/50-R15 |
Yamaha FZ1 vs Can-Am Spyder RS-S — which should you buy?
Picking between the Yamaha FZ1 and the Can-Am Spyder RS-S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha FZ1 brings its published horsepower, while the Can-Am Spyder RS-S counters with 106 hp at 317 kg. On price, the Yamaha FZ1 has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: