Old name, new bikes

Can-Am, the heavy hitters in off-road SXS and ATVs with a few highly successful three-wheelers thrown in for good measure, are going back to its roots... kind of.

Canadian ATV and UTV manufacturer Can-Am was founded in 1937 and their journey into motorcycles kicked off in 1971 with the help of former motocross World Champion Jeff Smith.

Can-Am’s first enduro and motocross bikes were launched onto the market in 1973 and it wasn’t long before they became Canada’s top-selling motorcycle, winning multiple American motocross championships and achieving success at the International Six Day Enduro. However, their two-wheel department came to a close in 1987, and ATVs became the central focus.

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The Can-Am Origin is an electric off-roader

In 2007, Can-Am revisited their motorcycle roots, but this time featuring three wheels, with the release of the Can-Am Spyder. Influenced by the layout of a snowmobile, this hugely popular vehicle went on to inspire other three-wheeling trikes. But it has taken them over 30 years to return to the two-wheel model.

Set for delivery at the end of 2024 (and 2025 for us down under) is Can-Am’s all-new electric motorcycle range – the Can-Am Origin and the Can-Am Pulse. These will be Can-Am’s first products born with electricity in mind. The market is flooded with combustion engine motorcycles – there is something for everyone – but in terms of electric bikes, manufacturers and vehicles are still trickling in. Moto land has some catching up to do on car land in this area, so it’s a ripe market to enter with plenty of opportunities.

The Can-Am Origin is designed to offer the rider a multi-terrain riding experience – on-road and off-road. The name Origin is a nod to the brand’s rich motocross history. Judging from the limited images circulating, the Origin appears to have high-ground clearance, knobby tires, spoked rims with what looks to be a 21-inch front wheel.

Can-Am Pulse is the brand’s new electric bike

The Can-Am Pulse is your daily city commuter and looks to feature a decent-sized TFT screen in a neo-retro naked style.

Both bikes feature all-new Rotax E-Power technology, and we all want to know more about the performance and battery capabilities of these exciting new additions to the market.

Jump on their website for a full 3D tour and scan the QR code for an augmented reality view of all the angles of this new addition to the electric vehicle market.

Watch this space for further details, delivery dates and costs.