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Engine
Engine Type | 65 hp / 59 lb-ft , Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled |
Displacement | 976 cc |
Cooling | liquid |
Fuel System | Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
Chassis
Front Suspension | Double A-arm |
Front Brakes | Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
Front Tire | XPS Trail Force 27 x 9 x 14 in. |
Rear Suspension | TTA with external sway bar |
Rear Brakes | Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
Rear Tire | XPS Trail Force 27 x 11 x 14 in. |
Dimensions
Dry Weight | 1,902 lb. (862.7 kg) |
Wheelbase | 115.5 in. (294 cm) |
Front Travel | 10 in. (25.4 cm) |
Rear Travel | 10 in. (25.4 cm) |
Ground Clearance | 11 in. (28 cm) |
Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. (40 L) |
Box Capacity | 1,000 lb. (454 kg) / California only: 600 lb. (272.2 kg) |
Towing Capacity | 2,500 lb. (1134 kg) |
Transmission
Transmission | PRO-TORQ CVT Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P |
General
Colors | Stone Gray, Oxford Blue |
Warranty | 1-year BRP Limited warranty |
2022 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD9
GET USED TO DONE
- OUR SHIFT? SUNUP 'TIL SUNDOWN.
Schedule? To-do list? Office hours? The Defender just works. The day is done when you say it is, so get the most from a side-by-side made to handle any condition. No break-in, no extra maintenance. They're the vehicles you'll want to pass on to your kids, not your dealer. Every Defender is made to get it done.
SEASON PROOF
- AMP UP YOUR RIDE WITH HVAC
Want to experience chills? Tackle any terrain confidently, all while handling business inside a sealed cab with comfy seats and AC. Use the automatic climate control or dial in Heating, Ventilation, or Air Conditioning to keep the cabin exactly how you like it in any weather. Available on our Defender Limited lineup.
GRIP WITH SIX
- MORE WHEELS. MORE WORK DONE
Confidently tow up to 3,000-lbs off-road with capability that only comes from 6x6 traction and the longest 6 x 4.5 ft dump bed. Hydraulic power tilt bed, flatbed conversion, the Defender 6x6 lineup has it all.
Features may include:
Storage
NO COMPROMISE STORAGE
- Real work space is no longer out of reach
Keep your tools safe with our removable toolbox. Enjoy dash & under dash storage, and removable, waterproof under passenger seat storage for clothing, Bed and roof racks provide a payload capacity of up to 1, 750 lb (793.8 kg) on selected packages.
Interior Comfort
BENCH SEAT WITH BOLSTERS
- We’re talking smooth
Comfort isn’t just about the driver's seat. It’s advanced comfort for all day group riding. Intuitive cockpit with optimized visibility and additional lateral support with reinforced seat skin make for effortless hopping in and out. Underside hooks, Flip-up seat and adjustable driver's seat? You got those too. Comfort is king.
Hill Holding
BRAKE HOLDING MECHANISM
- Manual parking brake
To ensure the Defender stays put no matter the incline, load, or terrain, a manual parking brake is now available. Can be added as an accessory on most Defender models.