The Can-Am MX line was once an impressive series of motorcycles – in 1974 they swept the podium at the 250cc AMA National Championship. But over time they struggled to keep up with the Japanese, famously leading to the MX-3 “Black Widow” and eventually on to the MX-6 before things fell apart and Bombardier moved production to England. So it’s not the greatest bike ever made, but this example is in impressive condition and is claimed to be in ‘survivor museum quality’.
Jody Weisel called the Black Widow (MX-3) one of the worst bikes he ever raced, noting “There is one bike that Satan would choose to ride, if he weren’t so busy collecting the souls of wayward youth.” The MX-6 isn’t as bad, but it was almost the last hurrah of a bike that peaked very quickly. Basic numbers were 37.5 horsepower, 5 speed transmission, and 216 pound dry weight. For more information on the model line, and some sales brochures/spec sheets, head on over to Canned Ham.
This example has new tires (but the original Dunlops are included) and it apparently runs and rides like a new one. The original owner got it as a gift from his father but never rode it. It was then sold to his brother who rode it a few times in a field, and now it’s with the current seller, who is selling this bike so he/she can buy a Shelby. Find this MX-6 for sale in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma with a BIN of $4,100 or best offer