
The adventure motorcycle segment has more-or-less existed since the launch of BMW’s R80G/S in 1980, though it wasn’t until more recent years that the ADV space really began to explode in popularity. And while pretty much every major moto marque currently offers one or more adventure models, one brand noticeably absent from this space is Can-Am — which actually boasts a long history of churning out off-road bikes, albeit not in recent years.
This is now changing as Canadian company has not only pulled the cover off of its fully-electric Origin ADV bike, but it’s also revealed what’s almost certainly the world’s first-ever three-wheeled adventure motorcycle in the form of the Can-Am Canyon.

The Basics
The Can-Am Canyon maintains the brand’s existing reverse trike architecture already found on the Ryker and Spyder F3 and RT models. Reportedly representing the most rugged and go-anywhere-capable three-wheeler in Can-Am’s (and BRP’s) history, the Canyon differs from its stalemates with a redesigned appearance and substantially more suspension travel and ground clearance.
Trim Levels
The Can-Am Canyon is initially being offered across a trio of trim levels; the base model Canyon; the mid-tier Canyon XT; and the range-topping Canyon Redrock. While all three specs come loaded with an enormous host of gear and equipment as standard, the two more premium variants gain a few extra amenities and several upgraded components.
Austrian-Built Engine
Powering all three trim levels is Rotax’s Austrian-made 1330 ACE engine — a liquid-cooled, electronically-fuel-injected 1,330cc inline-three cranking out 115hp and 96ft-lbs of torque. The Rotax three-banger also affords the trike lineup with a 400-pound towing capacity. Bolted to the engine is a semi-automatic six-speed transmission with a reverse function for easier parking.

Off-Road Trike Suspension
The base model Canyon features a double A-arm front suspension with KYB Piggyback Smart-Shox out front affording 10.2” of travel, and matching rear KYB Smart-Shox with self-leveling air preload adjustment that allow for 9.2” of travel. The more high-end XT and Redrock-specs see their front double A-arms and rear suspension upgraded with SACHS Big-Bore shocks fore and after. While offering better damping and performance, the SACHS units afford the same 10.2” of front travel and 9.2” of rear travel as the KYB elements. Boasting 6.3” of ground clearance, all three also come fitted with an anti-roll bar.
Hardware & Running Gear
The base model Canyon, Canyon XT, and Canyon Redrock all feature a top-of-the-line Brembo braking package with four-pot calipers chomping down on 270mm discs in front, and a single-piston item biting another 270mm disc. In addition to ABS, this braking package also gets an electrically-actuated parking brake. Shod in XPS Adventure tires, the adventure trike’s wheel-set consists of 12-arm rally-inspired aluminum alloy items with 16” units in front and a 15” rim out back.

Standard Amenities Galore
Standard touring-focused amenities include LED lighting all-around, touring floorboards, adaptive foam seats with lumbar support and a removable driver’s backrest, Enduro anti-slip foot pegs, adjustable passenger footboards, cruise control, a handlebar control module, a skid plate a glovebox with its own USB port, a 7.1-gallon tank, integrated hard-side luggage, an adjustable electric windshield with a memory function, heated driver and passenger grips, adjustable lower and upper side wind deflectors, and a 10.25-inch touchscreen display with both BRP Connect and Apple CarPlay.
The Canyon lineup also comes loaded with a generous suite of tech including — but not limited to — a stability control system, a traction control system, an antilock braking system, dynamic power steering, a digitally-encoded security system, and hill hold control. The thing also features four driving modes (Sport, All-Road, Rally, and Normal). The Redrock trim level also gets a backup camera as standard. All three also benefits from the use of Can-Am’s easy-to-install LinQ system, which makes mounting, transferring, or removing accessories an effortless experience.
Does An Adventure Trike Even Make Sense?
There’s no denying Can-Am’s trike’s conduciveness to on-road touring, though how well these three-wheels lend themselves to go anywhere use is another story entirely. Even with increased clearance and suspension travel, these reverse trikes lack the more nimble nature of their two-wheeled counterparts — and how obviously have a much harder time fitting on tight technical trails. So, while the concept admittedly sounds a little questionable to me, I’ll wait to see how they perform in practice before making any additional judgements. Either way, I always applaud manufacturers for taking risks and thinking outside the box, so I have to give Can-Am credit for even trying this unorthodox idea.
Spec Sheet
Class: 3-Wheel Adventure Motorcycle
Brand: Can-Am
Model: Canyon
Engine: Liquid-Cooled 1,330cc Inline-Three Cylinder
Horsepower: 115HP
Torque: 96FT-LBs
Transmission: Semi-Auto 6-Speed w/ Reverse Function
Towing Capacity: 400LBs
Ground Clearance: 6.3”
Suspension Travel: 10.2” F / 9.2” R
Available Trim Levels: Canyon, Canyon XT, & Canyon Redrock
Starting Price: $25,299
Pricing & Availability
The 2025 Can-Am Canyon 3-Wheel Adventure Motorcycle is scheduled to roll into dealerships in the Spring of next year. Pricing for the go-anywhere touring trike starts at $25,299 for the base model, jumps to $29,799 for the Canyon XT, and tops out at $32,299 for the Canyon Redrock.
Recap
2025 Can-Am Canyon 3-Wheel Adventure Motorcycle
Using the Canadian company’s existing reverse trike architecture, the Can-Am Canyon is an unorthodox, three-wheeled adventure-tourer that features increased ground clearance and improved suspension travel, along with an enormous host of features and tech that all come as standard.
