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2017 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD8 Specs

SUMMARY

The 2017 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD8 is a UTV Style ATV equipped with an 799.9cc, Liquid Cooled, V Twin, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a Continuously Variable (CVT) Transmission. It has a Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 driveline.

The Defender MAX XT HD8 has a Independent Double A-Arm Front Suspension with 10 inches of travel while the Independent Rear Suspension has 10 inches of travel. The Defender MAX XT HD8 has Front Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes.

The Defender MAX XT HD8 was introduced in 2017 and is New for 2017. It includes a 6 month Limited warranty.

2017 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD8
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MSRP: $17,199 Est. Monthly Payment*: $287

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SPECIFICATIONS (VIEW ALL SPECS)

Manufacturer Can-Am
Model Defender MAX
Year 2017
Class UTV
Country of Origin Canada
MSRP $17,199
Misc
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age 16
Generic Type (Primary) UTV
Manufacturer Country Canada
Manufacturer Type Utility
Engine
Cylinders 2
Engine Stroke 4-Stroke
Displacement (cc) 799.9
Valve Configuration SOHC
Starter Electric
Engine Type V Twin
Cooling Liquid
Compression Ratio
Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats 6
Seat Height (in)
Dimensions
Width (in) 64
Height (in) 77.3
Ground Clearance (in) 11
Wheelbase (in) 115.5
Weight
Towing Capacity (lbs) 2000
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal) 10.6
Transmission
Number Of Speeds
Transmission Type Continuously Variable (CVT)
Reverse Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel) Shaft
Front Suspension
Front Travel (in) 10
Front Suspension Type Independent Double A-Arm
Price
Warranty (Months) 6
Warranty (Condition) Limited
Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in) 10
Rear Tire (Full Spec) 27 x 11-14
Front Tire (Full Spec) 27 x 9-14 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0
Brakes
Front Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Dual Hydraulic Disc
Driveline
Driveline Type Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
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KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

The base price of the 2017 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD8 ATV is $17199. This is $200.49 more expensive than its competition.

 

The V Twin engine in the 2017 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD8 ATV has a displacement of 800 cc which is 13.38% less than its competition.

 

The 2017 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD8 ATV weighs 1861 lbs which is 2.14% less than other UTV models.

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