Can-Am is a motorcycle production division of BRP, Bombardier Recreational Products, a Canadian corporation.

In 1971, under the direction of American Gary Robison, working with a team of Canadian and Californian development technicians, Can-Am began development of motocross and enduro bikes using engines developed by the AustrianRotax company, another Bombardier subsidiary. Former motocross world champion Jeff Smith was the first to test and validate a prototype motorcycles and a race program. Serial Production began in 1973.