Can-Am UTV/SxS what do you think it will be like including specs?

[workhorse]

Hi.

I am starting this thread to encourage people to put forward their thoughts on what the proposed Can-Am UTV/SxS will be like, or at least what you are expecting.

This includes size, mechanical specs, suspension, capacities, style, and even colour.

I know it is often the case that most will compare the proposed Can-Am SxS to the Polaris RZR.

However... Can-Am/BRP rarely follows the pack.

It would be nice to have a discussion on the Can-Am SxS even if it has already been designed.

Many atv manufacturers do frequent forums to get ideas for their products.

This should should cover both the Sport SxS & Utility UTV to make it fair for all.

Let the fun begin!!

[dascrow]

Good Idea!

I would like to see something along the same lines as the RZR with the quality that can-am is known for.

A Side By Side that is kick ass out of the box.

With the issues that Yamaha has faced over the last year, I would hope Safety would be a top concern.
- Strong cage
- Half Doors
- Racing Harness

I would also like to see features added that would make the vehicle street legal. (turn signals, horn, etc)

[corvette2002]

I would also like to see features added that would make the vehicle street legal. (turn signals, horn, etc)[/QUOTE]

I agree with you street legal is a must, since you can buy a Toyota 2010 for less then a SxS. An what about a cheap 50cc scooter that is street legal, how can you explain that??????????? Can-Am should be street legal and the best in the SxS categories.

[workhorse]

Interesting.

[wvyankee2]

Got some news. It will be out in Spring 2010. There will be 3 models. A base, an XT, and a Sport.

Now the speculation is the 500 in the base, the 650 in the XT, and the 800R in the sport.

[workhorse]

I asked around and it will be have to be 800+cc to match the heavier weight of the vehicles.

Techinically anything below 800cc in a standard (not base) model SxS or UTV is too small for the vehicles mass & weight distribution.

I've tested so many SxS/UTV's and noticed that unless your machine is at least 40% plastic. A 500cc, (a really reliable torquey 500cc) is barely enough to move, and you know that just about every one is going to want 45+MPH minimum.

Even the Polairs ranger is a little weak under 800cc.

The exception is of course a SxS that has a diesel engine. However you won't get much speed unless you have a turbo.

Granted Rotax engines have significantly more output for their size.

Remember that even a small SxS is at least 1400lbs. A beast such as the Polaris sportsman X2 800cc deluxe with a full tank of gas is 950lbs.

[dascrow]

cool, I read something similar to that on another forum although a credited source wasn't listed

I sure hope so, I've been putting off a SxS purchase for sometime now in hopes of something new that is in the same class as the RZR.

Quote: Originally Posted by wvyankee2

Got some news. It will be out in Spring 2010. There will be 3 models. A base, an XT, and a Sport.

Now the speculation is the 500 in the base, the 650 in the XT, and the 800R in the sport.

[wvyankee2]

Quote: Originally Posted by workhorse

I asked around and it will be have to be 800+cc to match the heavier weight of the vehicles.

Techinically anything below 800cc in a standard (not base) model SxS or UTV is too small for the vehicles mass & weight distribution.

I've tested so many SxS/UTV's and noticed that unless your machine is at least 40% plastic. A 500cc, (a really reliable torquey 500cc) is barely enough to move, and you know that just about every one is going to want 45+MPH minimum.

Even the Polairs ranger is a little weak under 800cc.

The exception is of course a SxS that has a diesel engine. However you won't get much speed unless you have a turbo.

Granted Rotax engines have significantly more output for their size.

Remember that even a small SxS is at least 1400lbs. A beast such as the Polaris sportsman X2 800cc deluxe with a full tank of gas is 950lbs.

The folks who own 450 Rhinos would disagree with you. They are very capable and will go in the eastern woods anywhere a 660 will go. With that being said, a 500 Rotax V-Twin has the same power as a 660 Rhino. The engine sizes are just speculation on my part as a way to keep the base price down on the model to keep more people in the market for their machine.

[workhorse]

WVyankee2.

Thanks for the reply.

It is quite possible that is the situation for your region.

However i live in Northern Canada and you will not see many rhinos around here. The local dealers rarely sell UTV machines below 700cc. Below that is just not strong enough.

I remember my rhino and if memory serves i used my 453 terrajet more than the rhino.

No matter. The idea is to discuss the proposed BRP.

I'm still hoping for a 990cc UTV from BRP.

[joe burge]

i have herd of the three models on the side by side but they were as qoute to be , one of them was to be like the rzr , another which was going to be like the rhino , and the last one which was going to be a family unit which sat two people in the front and two in the back .
And the motors were a choice of 1000cc or 1400cc there was talk about the same motor as the spyder that can-am has out .