UTVUtility
2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10
999cc Inline-3 (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$19,799
View full specsCan-Am Defender XT HD10 vs Yamaha Viking EPS
2027 Can-Am Defender XT HD10 vs 2026 Yamaha Viking EPS: 80 vs 47 hp, 999 cc vs 686 cc, 1870 lb dry vs 1475 lb dry, $19,799 vs $14,299. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2026 Yamaha Viking EPS
686cc Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve), liquid-cooled
$14,299
View full specsAt a glance
More power80 hpvs47 hpDefender XT HD10 wins
Lower price$19,799vs$14,299Viking EPS wins
Weight1870 lb dryvs1475 lb dryViking EPS wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs686 ccDefender XT HD10 wins
Ground clearance13 invs11.8 inDefender XT HD10 wins
Towing2,500 lbvs1,500 lbDefender XT HD10 wins
Across measured specs the Defender XT HD10 leads in 5 categories and the Viking EPS in 2. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Defender XT HD10 uses a 999 cc inline-3 (rotax ace) with about 80 hp, while the Viking EPS uses a 686 cc single-cylinder (sohc, 4-valve) with about 47 hp. The Defender XT HD10 has the power edge (80 hp vs 47 hp). The Viking EPS is lighter at 1475 lb (vs 1870 lb). At $14,299 the Viking EPS is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Defender XT HD10 Can-Am · 2027 View | Viking EPS Yamaha · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 686 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline-3 (Rotax ACE) | Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-valve) |
| Cylinders | 3 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 80 hp | 47 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive + QRS CVT (L/H/N/R/P) | Ultramatic V-belt CVT (L/H/N/R) with all-wheel engine braking |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | On-Command 2WD / limited-slip 4WD / locked 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1870 lb (848 kg) | 1475 lb (669 kg) |
| Overall width | 65 in (165.1 cm) | 61.8 in (157 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85 in (215.9 cm) | 84.1 in (213.6 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13 in (33 cm) | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 11.9 gal (45 L) | 9.7 gal (36.7 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $19,799 | $14,299 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.