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2025 Can-Am Defender MAX HD10 Limited
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$29,999
View full specsCan-Am Defender MAX HD10 Limited vs Polaris RZR Turbo R
2025 Can-Am Defender MAX HD10 Limited vs 2025 Polaris RZR Turbo R: 82 vs 181 hp, 976 vs 925 cc, 2050 vs 1960 lb, $29,999 vs $30,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2025 Polaris RZR Turbo R
925cc Parallel-twin (turbo), liquid-cooled
$30,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 82 hp vs 181 hp RZR Turbo R wins
Lower price $29,999 vs $30,999 Defender MAX HD10 Limited wins
Lighter 2050 lb vs 1960 lb RZR Turbo R wins
Bigger engine 976 cc vs 925 cc Defender MAX HD10 Limited wins
Ground clearance 15 in vs 15 in Tie
Towing 2,500 lb vs n/a Defender MAX HD10 Limited wins
Across measured specs the Defender MAX HD10 Limited leads in 4 categories and the RZR Turbo R in 3. Comparing UTVs, the Defender MAX HD10 Limited runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 82 hp, while the RZR Turbo R uses a 925 cc parallel-twin (turbo) rated near 181 hp. The RZR Turbo R has the power edge (181 hp vs 82 hp). The RZR Turbo R is lighter at 1960 lb (vs 2050 lb). At $29,999 the Defender MAX HD10 Limited is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Defender MAX HD10 Limited Can-Am · 2025 View | RZR Turbo R Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 925 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Parallel-twin (turbo) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 82 hp | 181 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PRO-TORQ) | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 2050 lb (930 kg) | 1960 lb (889 kg) |
| Overall width | 62 in (157.5 cm) | 74 in (188 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 121 in (307.3 cm) | 96 in (243.8 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | n/a |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $29,999 | $30,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.