UTVUtility
2025 Can-Am Defender HD7
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$12,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD7 vs Honda Pioneer 700
2025 Can-Am Defender HD7 vs 2025 Honda Pioneer 700: 52 vs 36 hp, 650 vs 675 cc, 1465 vs 1290 lb, $12,999 vs $12,399. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2025 Honda Pioneer 700
675cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$12,399
View full specsAt a glance
More power52 hpvs36 hpDefender HD7 wins
Lower price$12,999vs$12,399Pioneer 700 wins
Lighter1465 lbvs1290 lbPioneer 700 wins
Bigger engine650 ccvs675 ccPioneer 700 wins
Ground clearance11 invs10.5 inDefender HD7 wins
Towing2,500 lbvs1,500 lbDefender HD7 wins
Across measured specs the Defender HD7 leads in 4 categoriesand the Pioneer 700 in 3. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender HD7 runs a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 52 hp, while the Pioneer 700 uses a 675 cc single-cylinder rated near 36 hp. The Defender HD7 has the power edge (52 hp vs 36 hp). The Pioneer 700 is lighter at 1290 lb (vs 1465 lb). At $12,399 the Pioneer 700 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender HD7 Can-Am · 2025 View | Pioneer 700 Honda · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 650 cc | 675 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 52 hp | 36 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | Automatic 3-speed (torque converter) |
| Drive system | 4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1465 lb (665 kg) | 1290 lb (585 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 59.7 in (151.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 76.8 in (195.1 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (27.9 cm) | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $12,999 | $12,399 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.