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Can-Am Defender HD7 vs Polaris RZR 200 EFI

2025 Can-Am Defender HD7 vs 2025 Polaris RZR 200 EFI: 52 vs 9 hp, 650 vs 178 cc, 1465 vs 730 lb, $12,999 vs $6,799. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

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2025 Can-Am Defender HD7

650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled

$12,999

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2025 Polaris RZR 200 EFI
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2025 Polaris RZR 200 EFI

178cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled

$6,799

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At a glance

More power 52 hp vs 9 hp Defender HD7 wins
Lower price $12,999 vs $6,799 RZR 200 EFI wins
Lighter 1465 lb vs 730 lb RZR 200 EFI wins
Bigger engine 650 cc vs 178 cc Defender HD7 wins
Ground clearance 11 in vs 10 in Defender HD7 wins
Towing 2,500 lb vs n/a Defender HD7 wins

Across measured specs the Defender HD7 leads in 6 categories and the RZR 200 EFI in 2. Comparing UTVs, the Defender HD7 runs a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 52 hp, while the RZR 200 EFI uses a 178 cc single-cylinder rated near 9 hp. The Defender HD7 has the power edge (52 hp vs 9 hp). The RZR 200 EFI is lighter at 730 lb (vs 1465 lb). At $6,799 the RZR 200 EFI is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Defender HD7
Can-Am · 2025
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RZR 200 EFI
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 650 cc 178 cc
Engine configuration Single-cylinder (Rotax) Single-cylinder
Cylinders 1 1
Cooling Liquid Air
Power (approx.) 52 hp 9 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) Automatic CVT
Drive system 4WD 2WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 3 seats 2 seats
Dry weight 1465 lb (665 kg) 730 lb (331 kg)
Overall width 62 in (157.5 cm) 50 in (127 cm)
Wheelbase 83 in (210.8 cm) 73 in (185.4 cm)
Ground clearance 11 in (27.9 cm) 10 in (25.4 cm)
Fuel capacity 10.6 gal (40.1 L) 4 gal (15.1 L)
Towing capacity 2,500 lb (1134 kg) n/a
Pricing
MSRP (base) $12,999 $6,799
Model year 2025 2025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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