Yet, the Can-Am Spyder and Ryker are enough outside my comfort zone that I initially felt apprehensive, particularly for a 150-mile tour of Southern California's mountains and deserts.

Every Can-Am Spyder is motivated by a 1.3-liter ROTAX 1330 ACE inline three-cylinder engine with electronic fuel injection and throttle control. It produces 115 horsepower and 96 lb-ft of torque.