The ride of a Harley or the comfort of a BMW?

What happens when a BMW and a Harley Davidson get together? Well perhaps it might look a little like the Can-Am Spyder from Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP).

But will it offer the comfort and driveability of a BMW sports car or will it provide the rider with a “feel” and romance of a Harley, or something in between?

According to the official blurb from BRP, the new Can-Am Spyder RT roadster has been released in response to specific consumer demand for a touring platform. The 2010 Can-Am Spyder Roadster line-up now includes the Spyder RS (Roadster Sport) and RT (Roadster Touring) models.

The introduction of a touring model coincides with a substantial gain in market presence on the heels of strong consumer demand since the roadster’s launch 2 years ago. Driven by a passionate owner community, the innovative three-wheel concept has become a global phenomenon in more than 50 countries to-date.

For the record, the Can-Am Spyder RT roadster is powered by a Rotax 991 engine with electronic throttle control, it features BOSCH-engineered vehicle stability system (VSS) as found in the Spyder RS roadster, which includes anti-lock brakes, traction control and stability control systems.

BRP is also introducing, what is says is an industry first with the optional RT622 trailer package, designed specifically for the Spyder RT roadster, which is compatible with the vehicle’s stability system and provides an additional 622 litres (22 cu. ft) of storage.