2025 Can-Am Origin First Ride Review: Electric Dual Sport Performance

First Impressions and Ergonomics

• 🏍️ The 2025 Can-Am Origin is introduced as Can-Am's first fully electric two-wheeled motorcycle, a dual-sport model.
• 📏 The rider, at 5'10" with a 32-inch inseam, finds the bike a bit tall, with only just enough reach to flat foot due to the thin seat.
• 🖥️ The large, 10-inch touchscreen display is noted for its quality and matte finish, though some UI elements and the touchscreen functionality are considered gimmicky.

Riding Modes and Performance

• 🚦 The bike features multiple riding modes: Eco, Rain, Normal, Sport, Off-Road, and Off-Road Plus, with Eco mode being notably slow.
• ⚡ Rain mode offers surprisingly better power than Eco, while Normal mode provides a controllable, albeit not aggressive, power delivery suitable for city riding.
• 🚀 Sport mode significantly enhances the electric feel, delivering more power and acceleration, though still considered tame compared to other electric bikes.
• 💨 The motorcycle is electronically capped at 80 mph, with a sustained highway range of only 52 miles, making it less ideal for long highway commutes.

Electric Powertrain and Features

• 🔋 The Origin boasts 47 horsepower and 59 lb-ft of torque, with a claimed city range of 90 miles.
• 💡 A unique feature is the throttle rotation for battery regeneration, allowing riders to slow down and recharge by rotating the throttle forward.
• 🔌 The bike weighs approximately 412 lbs, which is relatively light for an electric motorcycle, contributing to its agility but potentially impacting highway stability.

Handling, Brakes, and Suspension

• 🛣️ On the highway, the bike experiences wind buffeting and some instability due to its lighter weight and knobby tires, which also limit confidence in leaning.
• 🛑 The brakes are noted as weak without regen assist; combining the J.Juan brakes with throttle regeneration is necessary for effective stopping.
• 🛠️ The suspension, featuring KYB components, is comfortable for street and light off-road use, but the unadjustable front forks are a letdown for a dual-sport at its price point.

Overall Assessment and Chase Score

• 🎯 The Can-Am Origin receives a total Chase Score of 54/100, with scores of 27 for both ride and usability.
• 🌟 Key positives include the innovative throttle regen system and the large, high-quality screen.
• ⚠️ Criticisms include limited top speed, modest range, weak brakes, unadjustable suspension, and a clunky UI, making it feel overpriced at around $15,000.
• 🤔 The reviewer believes Can-Am is onto something with this electric platform but suggests further iterations are needed to match its potential and price point.