UTVUtility
2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10
999cc Inline-3 (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$19,799
View full specsCan-Am Defender XT HD10 vs Kawasaki Ridge
2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10 vs 2026 Kawasaki Ridge: 80 vs 116 hp, 999 cc vs 999 cc, 1870 lb dry vs 1910 lb dry, $19,799 vs $21,599. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2026 Kawasaki Ridge
999cc Inline-4, liquid-cooled
$21,599
View full specsAt a glance
More power80 hpvs116 hpRidge wins
Lower price$19,799vs$21,599Defender XT HD10 wins
Weight1870 lb dryvs1910 lb dryDefender XT HD10 wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs999 ccTie
Ground clearance13 invs13 inTie
Towing2,500 lbvs2,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Defender XT HD10 leads in 2 categories and the Ridge in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender XT HD10 uses a 999 cc inline-3 (rotax ace) with about 80 hp, while the Ridge uses a 999 cc inline-4 with about 116 hp. The Ridge has the power edge (116 hp vs 80 hp). The Defender XT HD10 is lighter at 1870 lb (vs 1910 lb). At $19,799 the Defender XT HD10 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender XT HD10 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.) | 80 hp | 116 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive + QRS CVT (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 | 13 in (33 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) | $19,799 | $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.