Can-Am Motorcycles

Manufactured 1973-1987 by Bombardier.

In 1970, Bombardier created the Can-Am marque. They employed Gary Robinson to head the design team, along with former World Motocross champion Jeff Smith. Their first machines were presented in 1973, all two-strokes, and four-stroke models soon followed. The engines were by Rotax of Austria, a company which Bombardier owned.

Military models were built in Britain by Armstrong Competition Motorcycles and were sold to the British Army, but sales in America were relatively slow.

175 250 370 QUALIFIER

Cover it with mud and it really shines.

At the start of an enduro, any bike can look good. We built our new Qualifier series to shine all the way to the final check-point, no matter how dirty the day gets.

Take this new Qualifier 370 Open Class weapon with its low c of g chromoly MX frame, 38mm leading axle magnesium Marzocchi forks and a powerhouse flat-curve Bombardier-Rotax case reed engine that delivers 33ft / Ib. torque and 38 horsepower at the rear wheel. Like the Qualifier 250 and 175 we built it not only fast, but tough, light and easy to handle. So you can get out there and mix it up in the mud and still come home with a clean card.

1979 Can-Am Advertisement

CAN-AM 125 Enduro 1980

Engine

Air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder. Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm, 123.6 c.c. Power: 24 hp at 9500 rpm. Carburettor: Mikuni 34 mm. 6-speed gearbox. Cable-actuated clutch. Kickstarter.

Chassis

Frame: Double cradle. Fork: Marzocchi 35 mm, 270 mm travel. Rear suspension: S&W gas shocks, 264 mm travel. Brakes: front 152 mm drum. Rear 152 mm drum. Weight: 92.4 kg. Fuel capacity: 7.7 litres.

CAN-AM 125 MX6 1980

Engine

Air-cooled 2-stroke single-cylinder. Bore x Stroke: 54 x 54 mm, 123.6 c.c. Power: 23.5 hp at 10,000 rpm. Carburettor: Mikuni 34 mm. 6-speed gearbox. Cable-actuated clutch. Kickstarter.

Chassis

Frame: Double cradle. Fork: Marzocchi 35 mm with 270 mm travel. Rear suspension: S&W gas shocks, 264 mm travel. Brakes: front 152 mm drum. Rear 152 mm drum. Weight: 92 kg dry. Fuel capacity: 7.7 litres.

CAN-AM 400 Qualifier 1981 - Enduro

Engine

Rotax 2-stroke single-cylinder, air-cooled. Carburettor: Mikuni. Cable-actuated clutch. Kickstarter.

Chassis

Frame: Double cradle. Fork: Marzocchi classic. Rear suspension: Gas shock absorbers. Brakes: front drum. Rear drum. Fuel capacity: 13 litres.

Considerably more information: Can-Am Archive

Sources: classicbikehub.uk, documents.techno-science.ca, Le Guide Vert, et al

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24-Aug-23
scott at swiftbuilders dot ca
Can Am TNT parts
Greetings!
I am in search of signal lights for a TNT I am restoring.
Would you happen to know where I may be able to purchase some?
Thank you in advance!
Scott Price There is a TNT on the following page which appears to have Aprilia indicators. If these are the same as yours it is likely that Gowanloch Motorcycles in Australia can supply them.
https://cybermotorcycle.com/archives/canam/canam-owners.htm

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12-Jul-23
kjnotcj at gmail dot com
small question as i can't find the manual. What is the suggested cleaner for the chain and sprocket on my Can Am. (-;
Im looking for parts as well if you have any suggestions. front fender, decals, rear signal light, tail light, grips(or any grip suffices?) and i dont know what battery is available for this bike now or if the original battery is still being sold.
Thank you for any info you may be able to provide,
Kathy
Alberta Canada

P.S. just a note, i have learned my bike is a 77 not a '76. bill of sale says 76 from waaaaaayyyy back and was registered as such.. but, good to learn this. same questions though.thanks! Can-Am-1977-250cc-KaJ images posted to Comments.
For further information see Chains & Sprockets

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