UTVUtility
2025 Can-Am Defender HD7
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$12,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender HD7 vs Yamaha Viking EPS
2025 Can-Am Defender HD7 vs 2026 Yamaha Viking EPS: 52 vs 47 hp, 650 cc vs 686 cc, 1465 lb dry vs 1475 lb dry, $12,999 vs $14,299. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2026 Yamaha Viking EPS
686cc Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve), liquid-cooled
$14,299
View full specsAt a glance
More power52 hpvs47 hpDefender HD7 wins
Lower price$12,999vs$14,299Defender HD7 wins
Weight1465 lb dryvs1475 lb dryDefender HD7 wins
Bigger engine650 ccvs686 ccViking EPS wins
Ground clearance11 invs11.8 inViking EPS wins
Towing2,500 lbvs1,500 lbDefender HD7 wins
Across measured specs the Defender HD7 leads in 5 categories and the Viking EPS in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender HD7 uses a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax) with about 52 hp, while the Viking EPS uses a 686 cc single-cylinder (sohc, 4-valve) with about 47 hp. The Defender HD7 has the power edge (52 hp vs 47 hp). The Defender HD7 is lighter at 1465 lb (vs 1475 lb). At $12,999 the Defender HD7 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender HD7 Can-Am · 2025 View | Viking EPS Yamaha · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 650 cc | 686 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 52 hp | 47 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | Ultramatic V-belt CVT (L/H/N/R) with all-wheel engine braking |
| Drive system | 4WD | On-Command 2WD / limited-slip 4WD / locked 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1465 lb (665 kg) | 1475 lb (669 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 61.8 in (157 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 83 in (210.8 cm) | 84.1 in (213.6 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (27.9 cm) | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10.6 gal (40.1 L) | 9.7 gal (36.7 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $12,999 | $14,299 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.