UTVUtility
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$16,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD10 vs Kawasaki Ridge
2025 Can-Am Defender HD10 vs 2026 Kawasaki Ridge: 82 vs 116 hp, 976 vs 999 cc, 1620 vs 1910 lb, $16,999 vs $21,599. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2026 Kawasaki Ridge
999cc Inline-4, liquid-cooled
$21,599
View full specsAt a glance
More power82 hpvs116 hpRidge wins
Lower price$16,999vs$21,599Defender HD10 wins
Lighter1620 lbvs1910 lbDefender HD10 wins
Bigger engine976 ccvs999 ccRidge wins
Ground clearance15 invs13 inDefender HD10 wins
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Defender HD10 leads in 3 categoriesand the Ridge in 3. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender HD10 runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 82 hp, while the Ridge uses a 999 cc inline-4 rated near 116 hp. The Ridge has the power edge (116 hp vs 82 hp). The Defender HD10 is lighter at 1620 lb (vs 1910 lb). At $16,999 the Defender HD10 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender HD10 Can-Am · 2025 View | Ridge Kawasaki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Inline-4 |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 82 hp | 116 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | Automatic CVT |
| Drive system | 4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1620 lb (735 kg) | 1910 lb (866 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 90.7 in (230.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 12.9 gal (48.8 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $16,999 | $21,599 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.