2025 Can-Am Canyon Red Rock First Ride Review & Chase Score

First Ride Impressions of the Can-Am Canyon Red Rock

• 🏍️ The reviewer, Chase, shares his initial experience on the 2025 Can-Am Canyon Red Rock, a three-wheeled vehicle he has never ridden before.
• 💰 The video aims to determine if the $32,000 vehicle is worth the price tag and how it performs on streets and highways.

Ergonomics and Controls

• 🧍 The body position is described as extremely comfortable with an upright posture and arms dangling, suitable for long rides.
• 🛑 A significant adjustment for motorcyclists is the lack of front brake levers, with all braking controlled by a single foot pedal, which feels unusual.
• ⚙️ The vehicle features multiple riding modes, including Custom, Normal, Sport, All-Road, and Rally, with Normal and Sport being the primary modes tested.

Performance and Handling

• 💨 Powered by a 1330cc triple engine producing around 115 horsepower and 96 ft-lbs of torque, the reviewer expresses concern about its ability to provide exciting thrust given its 1,036 lb wet weight.
• 🚦 In city performance, the Red Rock handles like a car with two front wheels, requiring attention to potholes for all three wheels, and exhibits a noticeable lag in power delivery even in Sport mode.
• ⚠️ The stability is a major concern, especially in turns, where the vehicle wants to throw the rider off due to the lack of leaning, requiring significant effort and constant handlebar input.
• 🛣️ Highway performance reveals a power dip during paddle shifting and a lack of confidence-inspiring stability, making touring undesirable for the reviewer.

Features and Technology

• 💨 The front windscreen offers excellent wind protection, with the wind directed over the helmet, a feature highly appreciated.
• 📱 The large, high-quality touchscreen display is well-positioned to avoid sun glare but has a clunky UI that requires a learning curve.
• 🅿️ The vehicle includes features like cruise control, handguards, and a backup/reverse camera, suggesting a touring or utility focus.

Chase Score Breakdown

• ⚡ Throttle Response received a 4/10 due to laggy and uninspiring power delivery.
• 🤸 Agility scored 3/10, citing difficult steering, awkward leaning, and constant wiggling at speed.
• ✋ Brakes were rated 4/10, with decent stopping power but a lack of finesse due to the single-pedal system.
• 🚀 Acceleration got a 4/10, feeling underpowered for its size and weight.
• 🛠️ Suspension earned a 6/10 for its comfortable KYB setup.
• 👍 Comfort was the highest category at 7/10, praising wind protection, riding position, and seat comfort.
• 💡 Tech received a 6/10 for the large screen and features, despite a clunky UI.
• ❓ Ease of Use was rated 4/10 due to a convoluted startup, unintuitive controls, and paddle shifting.
• 🗺️ Versatility scored 3/10, being too bulky for the city and too twitchy for touring.
• 💰 Fun for Money was a low 1/10, with the $32,000 price tag deemed excessive compared to other available machines.
• 🏆 The overall Chase Score is 46/100, with the reviewer concluding he is not the target demographic for this vehicle.