| MODEL | BRP SPYDER RS ROADSTER 2012 - 2013 |
| Year | 2012 - 2013 |
| Engine Type | BRP-Rotax, four stroke, V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 998 cc / 61 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 97 x 68 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 79 kW / 106 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 104.3 Nm / 77 lb-ft @ 6250 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic ignition with dual output coil |
| Induction | Multi-point EFI with 57 mm throttle bodies |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed sequential manual (SM5) with reverse |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, manual or electronic operation through a hydraulic piston |
| Final Drive | Belt |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Double A-arm with anti-roll bar, 144 mm / 5.67 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swing-arm with monoshock, 145 mm / 5.71 in travel |
| Front Brakes | 260 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 737 mm / 29 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 317.1 kg / 699 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 2 x 165/65R14 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 25 Litres / 6.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The RS roadster continued for 2012 and 2013 with the same 998 cc Rotax V-twin. It remained the sport-focused entry in BRP's roadster line below the RS-S and RT.
