From race tracks to city chaos, the Porsche Spyder RS and Can Am Ryker bring two extreme takes on open air speed and thrill.

Confession #1: Whenever I see a Can-Am Spyder on the street, I can’t help but shake my head and chuckle like Axel Foley strolling through Beverly Hills.They just look so … goofy to me. Maybe it’s the ...

Can-Am does offer a passenger seat as a $350 option. Overall, though, it's absent the creature comforts of the Spyder, by design, though it still has a 4.5-inch digital display and two USB ports.