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2025 Can-Am Commander MAX XT
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$21,499
View full specsCan-Am Commander MAX XT vs Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R
2025 Can-Am Commander MAX XT vs 2026 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R: 100 vs 108 hp, 976 cc vs 999 cc, 1750 lb dry vs 2381 lb dry, $21,499 vs $25,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2026 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R
999cc Parallel-twin (DOHC, 8-valve), liquid-cooled
$25,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power100 hpvs108 hpWolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R wins
Lower price$21,499vs$25,999Commander MAX XT wins
Weight1750 lb dryvs2381 lb dryCommander MAX XT wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs999 ccWolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R wins
Ground clearance13 invs13.8 inWolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R wins
Towing1,500 lbvs2,000 lbWolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R wins
Across measured specs the Commander MAX XT leads in 3 categories and the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R in 4. Comparing two recreation UTVs, the Commander MAX XT uses a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) with about 100 hp, while the Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R uses a 999 cc parallel-twin (dohc, 8-valve) with about 108 hp. The Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R has the power edge (108 hp vs 100 hp). The Commander MAX XT is lighter at 1750 lb (vs 2381 lb). At $21,499 the Commander MAX XT is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Commander MAX XT Can-Am · 2025 View | Wolverine RMAX4 1000 XT-R Yamaha · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Parallel-twin (DOHC, 8-valve) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 100 hp | 108 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Ultramatic V-belt CVT (L/H/N/R) with all-wheel engine braking |
| Drive system | 4WD | On-Command Turf / 2WD / 4WD / full diff-lock 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Dry weight | 1750 lb (794 kg) | 2381 lb (1080 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 66.7 in (169.4 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 130 in (330.2 cm) | 118.1 in (300 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13 in (33 cm) | 13.8 in (35.1 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 9.2 gal (34.8 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | 2,000 lb (907 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $21,499 | $25,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.