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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 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar
2027 Can-Am Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors vs 2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar: 95 vs 82 hp, 999 vs 999 cc, 1870 vs 2040 lb, $28,499 vs $30,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2025 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$30,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power95 hpvs82 hpDefender X mr HD11 with half-doors wins
Lower price$28,499vs$30,999Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors wins
Lighter1870 lbvs2040 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 5 categoriesand the Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar in 0. 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 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 82 hp. The Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors has the power edge (95 hp vs 82 hp). The Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors is lighter at 1870 lb (vs 2040 lb). At $28,499 the Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender X mr HD11 with half-doors Can-Am · 2027 View | Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline-3 (Rotax ACE) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 95 hp | 82 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive + QRS CVT (Extra-L/H/N/R/P) | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1870 lb (848 kg) | 2040 lb (925 kg) |
| Overall width | 65 in (165.1 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85 in (215.9 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 15 in (38.1 cm) | 13 in (33 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.9 gal (45 L) | 11.5 gal (43.5 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $28,499 | $30,999 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.