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2025 Can-Am Defender HD10
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD10 vs Can-Am Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10 vs 2027 Can-Am Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors: 82 vs 95 hp, 976 vs 999 cc, 1620 vs 1870 lb, $16,999 vs $28,499. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2027 Can-Am Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors
999cc Inline-3 (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$28,499
View full specsAt a glance
More power82 hpvs95 hpDefender X mr HD11 with half-doors wins
Lower price$16,999vs$28,499Defender HD10 wins
Lighter1620 lbvs1870 lbDefender HD10 wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs999 ccDefender X mr HD11 with half-doors wins
Ground clearance15 invs15 inTie
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Defender HD10 leads in 2 categoriesand the Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors in 3. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender HD10 runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 82 hp, while the Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors uses a 999 cc inline-3 (rotax ace) rated near 95 hp. The Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors has the power edge (95 hp vs 82 hp). The Defender HD10 is lighter at 1620 lb (vs 1870 lb). At $16,999 the Defender HD10 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender HD10 Can-Am · 2025 View | Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors Can-Am · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Inline-3 (Rotax ACE) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 82 hp | 95 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | pDrive + QRS CVT (Extra-L/H/N/R/P) |
| Drive system | 4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1620 lb (735 kg) | 1870 lb (848 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 65 in (165.1 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 85 in (215.9 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 11.9 gal (45 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,999 | $28,499 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.