Okay, let’s talk about finding out just how fast this Can-Am Ryker 900 goes. Been riding it for a bit, you know, getting the feel for it. Great machine for cruising around, real head-turner too. But that little voice in the back of my head kept asking, “What’s the real top end on this thing?”
Getting Ready for the Run
So, first things first, you don’t just go try this anywhere. Safety is key, right? I waited for a good day, clear weather, dry roads. Found a stretch of highway early in the morning, one I know well, long, straight, and pretty much deserted at that hour. Made sure I had my gear on – proper helmet, jacket, gloves, the works. You gotta respect the speed.
Checked the Ryker over too. Tire pressure good? Check. Fluids okay? Check. Nothing loose or rattling? Check. Felt ready to go.
The Actual Ride
Alright, pulled onto the empty stretch. Took a moment, took a breath. Then, I started rolling into the throttle. Not just whacking it open, but smoothly applying more and more power. The Rotax 900 engine has decent pull, you feel it pushing you back a little.
It picks up speed pretty quick through the lower gears, feels strong. I kept my eyes scanning far ahead, watching the road, but glancing down at the speedometer now and then.
Here’s what I noticed:
- It climbed steadily past highway speeds, like 60, 70, 80 mph, without much effort.
- The wind noise definitely picks up significantly. You feel the air pushing against you.
- Kept pushing it, saw it go past 90 mph. Still felt reasonably planted, considering it’s a three-wheeler.
What I Found Out
I kept the throttle pinned for a bit. Watched the numbers climb. It got up to an indicated speed, right around 105 mph on the display. Maybe it had a tiny bit more in it, maybe not, but honestly, that felt like its practical limit. At that speed, you’re really focusing. It didn’t feel sketchy, but it felt fast for what the Ryker is.
So yeah, I backed off after hitting that mark. Didn’t need to push my luck. Cruised back down to normal speeds. For me, knowing it can touch that speed is enough. It’s not a rocket ship, wasn’t expecting it to be. But hitting triple digits? Yeah, the Ryker 900 can do it. Just make sure you do it responsibly if you ever feel the need to check for yourself.
