Although Can-Am started in 1971 as the motorcycle production division of Bombardier Recreational Products, Can-Am Off-Road now produces top of the line side-by-side utility vehicles and ATVs. From all terrain vehicles suitable for a child’s first off-road ride, to durable strong side-by-side utility vehicles for work on the farm, Can-Am has a model suitable for all jobs. If you have been browsing the top Can-Am dealers in Los Angeles and still cannot decide on which Can-Am model is right for you, you have come to the right place! The following will give you all of the information you need to know about our top 5 picks of Can-Am models to help you make the right choice for you.
1) Can-Am Defender Pro Limited
One fantastic side-by-side vehicle is the Can-Am Defender Pro Limited. With all of the features of a standard Can-Am Defender, the Can-Am Defender Pro Limited goes above and beyond expectations with its additional elements. To start, all Can-Am Defenders are 30% more rigid than previous models, while being 5% lighter, giving much needed durability without negatively affecting performance.
The Can-Am Defender Pro Limited side-by-side utility vehicle is the perfect for jobs on the work site, hunting trips, trails, and agribusiness. Costing $27,599, the Can-Am Defender Pro Limited packs 82 horsepower and 69 lb. – ft. of torque with its HD10 Rotax 976 cc V-twin engine and Pro-TORQ transmission with Quick Response System. Despite its power, this utility vehicle is surprisingly quiet.
Handling is fantastic with Can-Am Defender Pro Limited, with arched double A-arms with sway bar in the front and arched TTA with external sway bar in the rear. Some of the particularly great advantages of this utility vehicle is its 6’ x 4.5’ power tilt bed and its 28-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires on 14-inch cast aluminum tires.
Other great features include its full cab with both driver and passenger power windows, along with HVAC heating, cooling, and ventilation. Spacious lower storage (83.6 gallons), 4,500 lb. winch, and XT front bumper also increase the value of this utility vehicle. Best of all, there is quite a selection of fantastic Can-Am Defender accessories to further customize your utility vehicle.
2) Can-Am Outlander North Edition
If you live up north where the weather can make off roading difficult, Can-Am’s Outlander North Edition is a great ATV for you. Costing around $11,000, this ATV has great handling, impressive horsepower, and the best hauling of any all-terrain vehicle. This ATV has a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) equipped with engine braking and an extra low L gear, making it ideal for plowing.
Plowing is not the only job this ATV can overtake; they are acceptable for all off road use during any season. With selectable 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive, Tri-Mode dynamic power steering, factory installed 3,500 lb. winch, and intelligent throttle control, there isn’t much this all terrain vehicle can’t do. Although this ATV comes with factory mudguards, it is a good idea to look into Can-Am Outlander skid plate options for additional protection.
The Can-Am Outlander North Edition also considers comfort for people in cold climates, coming with a windshield, and heated visor outlet and hand grips. Lastly, a DF digitally encoded security system (D.E.S.S.) is present in all Can-Am Outlander North Editions to prevent theft.
3) Renegade X MR 1000R
If you are looking for the most powerful ATV on the market that can handle the most intense mud holes, look no further than the Can-Am Renegade X MR 1000R. With 91 horsepower, cutting edge suspension, Visco-4Lok front differential, and the ability to select between 2-wheel and 4-wheel drive, Can-Am’s Renegade X MR 1000R can withstand any terrain you throw at it.
This ATV finds the perfect combination of race-proven performance and protection for all terrain use, allowing it to keep its speed no matter how muddy the trail gets. For $15,149, this amazing ATV can be yours, with its front and central aluminum skid plates, 30-inch ITP Cryptid tires, and 12.5-inch ground clearance! No matter where you are planning to go off-road riding, you will not have to sacrifice speed with this ATV.
4) Can-Am DS
If you have a child you want to introduce to off-road riding, Can-Am DS is the best for this purpose. Meant for children 6 years old or older, this Can-Am model focuses on safety and protection for little ones. For ease of use for children, this ATV has a 4-stroke engine with an electric start push button, with the option to fire the engine up with traditional kick start.
Inspired by larger adult sized Can-Am ATVs, Can-Am DS can give your child the real experience without the complexity and risks involved with full sized ATVs. The Can-Am DS has a shiftless Continuously Variable Transmission which ensures the child stays in the correct gear, with forward, neutral, and reverse capability.
For $2,349, your child could have a stable, safe off-road ride with this ATV’s A-arm front suspension and built-in speed limiter. This way, you will not have to worry about your child getting carried away and going dangerously fast for their experience level. It is also important to get a Can-Am scrape guard for your Can-Am DS so that their new ride will stand the test of time.
5) Maverick X3 X DS Turbo RR
The last model on our list of top Can-Am models is the Maverick X3 X DS Turbo RR. This $25,099 side-by-side UTV meant for desert and trail driving is astounding with its Smart-Lok featuring 4WD TRAIL ACTIV mode. This side-by-side utility vehicle has 4 electronically controlled automatic modes that allow for maximum traction on any terrain during any weather. Its 29-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires on 14-inch aluminum beadlock wheels further assists with adequate traction.
Maverick X3 X DS Turbo RR has a triple cylinder engine with upgraded pistons, an ultra-efficient and durable intercooler, high performance air filter, and a larger turbocharger allowing it to get up to 195 horsepower. To top it off, Maverick X3 X DS Turbo RR has the most advanced suspension ever fitted to a Can-Am, with Smart-Shox suspension that reacts to both compression and rebound. This further allows unmatched speed over any terrain, be it sand, rocks, trails, or mud.
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