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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 Kawasaki Ridge
2027 Can-Am Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors vs 2026 Kawasaki Ridge: 95 vs 116 hp, 999 vs 999 cc, 1870 vs 1910 lb, $28,499 vs $21,599. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2026 Kawasaki Ridge
999cc Inline-4, liquid-cooled
$21,599
View full specsAt a glance
More power95 hpvs116 hpRidge wins
Lower price$28,499vs$21,599Ridge wins
Lighter1870 lbvs1910 lbDefender X mr HD11 with half-doors wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs999 ccTie
Ground clearance15 invs13 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 2 categoriesand the Ridge in 3. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors runs a 999 cc inline-3 (rotax ace) making about 95 hp, while the Ridge uses a 999 cc inline-4 rated near 116 hp. The Ridge has the power edge (116 hp vs 95 hp). The Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors is lighter at 1870 lb (vs 1910 lb). At $21,599 the Ridge is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors Can-Am · 2027 View | Ridge Kawasaki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline-3 (Rotax ACE) | Inline-4 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 95 hp | 116 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive + QRS CVT (Extra-L/H/N/R/P) | Automatic CVT |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1870 lb (848 kg) | 1910 lb (866 kg) |
| Overall width | 65 in (165.1 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85 in (215.9 cm) | 90.7 in (230.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.9 gal (45 L) | 12.9 gal (48.8 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $28,499 | $21,599 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.