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2027 Can-Am Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors
999cc Inline-3 (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$28,499
View full specsCan-Am Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors vs Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe
2027 Can-Am Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors vs 2026 Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe: 95 vs 72 hp, 999 cc vs 999 cc, 1870 lb dry vs 1781 lb dry, $28,499 vs $20,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2026 Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe
999cc Longitudinal parallel-twin (Unicam SOHC, 8-valve), liquid-cooled
$20,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power95 hpvs72 hpDefender X mr HD11 with half-doors wins
Lower price$28,499vs$20,999Pioneer 1000 Deluxe wins
Weight1870 lb dryvs1781 lb dryPioneer 1000 Deluxe wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs999 ccTie
Ground clearance15 invs13.8 inDefender X mr HD11 with half-doors wins
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors leads in 3 categories and the Pioneer 1000 Deluxe in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors uses a 999 cc inline-3 (rotax ace) with about 95 hp, while the Pioneer 1000 Deluxe uses a 999 cc longitudinal parallel-twin (unicam sohc, 8-valve) with about 72 hp. The Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors has the power edge (95 hp vs 72 hp). The Pioneer 1000 Deluxe is lighter at 1781 lb (vs 1870 lb). At $20,999 the Pioneer 1000 Deluxe is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors Can-Am · 2027 View | Pioneer 1000 Deluxe Honda · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline-3 (Rotax ACE) | Longitudinal parallel-twin (Unicam SOHC, 8-valve) |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 95 hp | 72 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive + QRS CVT (Extra-L/H/N/R/P) | Six-speed automatic DCT with manual, Sport and Tow/Haul modes |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Turf / 2WD / 4WD / differential lock with direct driveshafts |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1870 lb (848 kg) | 1781 lb (808 kg) |
| Overall width | 65 in (165.1 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85 in (215.9 cm) | 80.2 in (203.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 13.8 in (35.1 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.9 gal (45 L) | 8.1 gal (30.7 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $28,499 | $20,999 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.