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2027 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,399
View full specsCan-Am Defender DPS HD9 vs CFMoto UForce U10 Pro
2027 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9 vs 2026 CFMoto UForce U10 Pro: 65 vs 88 hp, 976 cc vs 998 cc, 1545 lb dry vs 1742 lb dry, $16,399 vs $17,499. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2026 CFMoto UForce U10 Pro
998cc Inline-three (DOHC, 12-valve), liquid-cooled
$17,499
View full specsAt a glance
More power65 hpvs88 hpUForce U10 Pro wins
Lower price$16,399vs$17,499Defender DPS HD9 wins
Weight1545 lb dryvs1742 lb dryDefender DPS HD9 wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs998 ccUForce U10 Pro wins
Ground clearance11 invs13 inUForce U10 Pro wins
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Defender DPS HD9 leads in 2 categories and the UForce U10 Pro in 4. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender DPS HD9 uses a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) with about 65 hp, while the UForce U10 Pro uses a 998 cc inline-three (dohc, 12-valve) with about 88 hp. The UForce U10 Pro has the power edge (88 hp vs 65 hp). The Defender DPS HD9 is lighter at 1545 lb (vs 1742 lb). At $16,399 the Defender DPS HD9 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender DPS HD9 Can-Am · 2027 View | UForce U10 Pro CFMoto · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Inline-three (DOHC, 12-valve) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 65 hp | 88 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | PRO-TORQ QRS CVT (Extra-L/H/N/R/P) | OmniDrive automatic CVT (P/R/N/H/L) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1545 lb (701 kg) | 1742 lb (790 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 81.1 in (206 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (27.9 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) | 11.8 gal (44.7 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,399 | $17,499 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.