The Can-Am Renegade 1000R is a sport quad with serious muscle. It takes Can-Am’s 91 hp Rotax V-twin, drops it into a lighter, more aggressive chassis with Fox shocks, and points the whole thing at fast, playful trail riding. Where the Outlander works, the Renegade plays. For riders who want big-bore power in a sport-tuned package, it is one of the most exciting quads on the market. Here is what it does well, where it compromises, and who should buy it. (New to spec sheets? Our guide on how to read ATV & UTV specs covers which numbers matter.)
The Renegade runs a 976cc Rotax V-twin making about 91 horsepower, serious output that gives it a genuinely quick, exciting feel. At 750 lb it is lighter than the utility Outlanders, and its aggressive geometry and Fox 1.5 Podium shocks are tuned for handling and speed rather than load-carrying. The result is a quad that begs to be ridden hard, with the power to back it up. Standard Tri-Mode DPS keeps the front end manageable when you push, and the automatic CVT makes all that power easy to access.
Sport focus and its trade
The Renegade’s sport tuning is its whole personality, and it comes with a trade. It can still tow 1,300 lb and take rack accessories, so it is not useless for chores, but it is not built to be a workhorse the way an Outlander is. You buy it for the ride: the sharp handling, the strong V-twin and the aggressive stance. For the right rider, that focus is exactly the appeal, and it makes the Renegade feel special in a class full of utility machines.
Who it’s for
The Renegade 1000R is the right pick if you want a fast, powerful sport quad and you ride for fun more than work. It suits experienced riders who prioritize handling and excitement, and who want big-bore V-twin power in a light, aggressive chassis. Among sport-performance ATVs, it is one of the strongest and most refined.
It is not the pick if you mainly work your quad, where an Outlander tows and hauls more for the money, or if you are a newer rider, since 91 hp in a light sport chassis demands respect and skill. It seats one, like every quad here.
How it compares
At $12,499 the Renegade 1000R competes with the sportiest big-bore quads. Its closest rival is the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S ($13,299), which plays the same sport-performance game with an 89 hp twin and aggressive suspension, for a bit more money. Compare them → If you want the utility version of the Renegade’s Rotax power, the Outlander 1000R XT ($12,999) is the work-focused sibling. Compare them →
Price and value
At $12,499 the Renegade is a premium sport quad, and its value depends on what you want. If you crave big-bore power and sharp handling for fast trail riding, few machines deliver the same thrill, and it undercuts its closest Polaris rival. If you mostly work, you are paying for performance you will not use, and an Outlander is the smarter buy.
Pros and cons
The good: a strong 91 hp Rotax V-twin, a light and aggressive sport chassis, Fox 1.5 Podium shocks, standard Tri-Mode DPS, and a genuinely exciting ride.
The catch: a sport focus that wastes money if you mainly work, a demanding character better suited to experienced riders, a modest 1,300 lb tow rating, and single-rider seating.
The verdict
The 2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R is a sport quad for riders who want power and playfulness in equal measure. Its 91 hp Rotax V-twin and Fox-equipped sport chassis make it one of the most exciting ATVs you can buy, and it undercuts its closest rival on price. It is a specialist, though, so it makes sense only if your riding is about speed and handling rather than hauling. For the experienced rider who wants a fast, refined sport quad, the Renegade delivers in a big way.
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