2026 Can-Am® Defender MAX XT HD11

ENGINE HD11
Type 95 hp / 70 lb-ft Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion
Efficiency) 999 cc triple cylinder, liquid-cooled
Fuel Delivery System Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™)
with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Transmission pDrive primary and Quick Response System X (QRS-X) CVT
with high airflow and Electronic Drive Belt Protection
L / H / N / R / P
Drive Train Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Quick-4Lok
auto-locking front differential
Driving Assistance CVT engine braking
Sport / Normal / Work modes
Speed limiter
Power Steering High torque Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)
SUSPENSIONS
Front Suspension Arched double A-arm with sway bar /
12 in. (30.5 cm) suspension travel
Front Shocks Twin-tube gas charged shocks
Rear Suspension Arched double A-arm / 12 in. (30.5 cm) suspension travel
Rear Shocks Twin-tube gas charged shocks
TIRES & WHEELS
Front / Rear Tires XPS Trail King 2 29 x 9/11 x 14 in.
Wheels 14 in. cast-aluminum
BRAKES
Front Dual 262 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston
calipers (32 mm)
Rear Dual 236 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin piston
caliper (28 mm)
Brake Holding
Mechanism
Brake Holding Mechanism
DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES
Cage Profiled cage ROPS approved
Estimated Dry Weight 2,170 lb (984 kg)
L x W x H 162.4 x 65 x 81.4 in. (412 x 165 x 207 cm)
Wheelbase 117.5 in. (298 cm)
Ground Clearance 14 in. (35.6 cm)
Cargo Box
Dimensions
38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity 1,000 lb (454 kg) / California only: 600 lb (272.2 kg)
Power Tilt Bed N/A
Tailgate Load Capacity 250 lb (113.4 kg)
Storage Capacity · Weather resistant above gage glove box including
protected cellphone area, USB-A plug if vehicle is
equipped with 10.25 infotainment system · Weather
resistant passenger glove box with USB-C, USB-A & DC
outlet
· Cubby storage and lower dash storage · 3.7 gal (14 L)
removable bin
Towing Capacity 2,500 lb (1,134 kg)
Payload Capacity 1,475 lb (669 kg)
Fuel Capacity 11.9 gal (45 L)
Person Capacity 6
FEATURES
Gauge 4.5 in. wide digital display with keypad
OR
4.5 in. wide digital display with keypad & 10.25 in.
touchscreen display
Battery 400 CCA (32 amp/h)
12 V (cargo outlet)
Magneto 650 W
Instrumentation · USB outlets · Lighter DC outlet · Cargo 12 V outlet
Anti-theft System RF Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.™)
with Start / Stop button
Lighting LED headlights · LED taillights with back up light
Winch 4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
Seat Adjustable driver’s seat · 40/20/40 bolster
Steering Wheel Premium steering wheel
Adjustable steering wheel with full tilt-up feature
Protection · Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate · Full hard roof
· Heavy-duty front bumper · Mudguards
· Door safety net
Hitch Type 2 in. hitch receiver
WARRANTY & EXTENDED SERVICE
Factory Warranty 1-year BRP limited warranty
Extended Service
Terms
B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months