2026 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD11 with 10.25 in. touchscreen display
2026 Can-Am Defender MAX XT HD11 with 10.25 in. touchscreen display

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2026
2026
Model
Defender MAX XT HD11 with 10.25 in. touchscreen display
Defender MAX XT HD11 with 10.25 in. touchscreen display
Model Code
8KTV
8KTV
Color
Stealth Black
Stealth Black

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Dual 262 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers (32 mm)

Rear - Dual 236 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers (28 mm)

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

Front - Dual 262 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers (32 mm)

Rear - Dual 236 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers (28 mm)

Standard

Brake Holding Mechanism

Wheels
14 in. cast-aluminum
14 in. cast-aluminum
Tires
Front / Rear - XPS Trail King 2 29 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.
Front / Rear - XPS Trail King 2 29 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.

Dimensions

Length
162.4 in. (412 cm)
162.4 in. (412 cm)
Height
81.4 in. (207 cm)
81.4 in. (207 cm)
Width
65 in. (165 cm)
65 in. (165 cm)
Weight
Estimated dry - 2,170 lb. (984 kg)
Estimated dry - 2,170 lb. (984 kg)
Ground Clearance
14 in. (35.6 cm)
14 in. (35.6 cm)
Wheelbase
117.5 in. (298 cm)
117.5 in. (298 cm)

Drivetrain

Transmission
pDrive primary and Quick Response System X (QRS-X) CVT with high airflow and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P
pDrive primary and Quick Response System X (QRS-X) CVT with high airflow and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P
Drive System
Drive Train - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Quick-4Lok auto-Locking front differential
Drive Train - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Quick-4Lok auto-Locking front differential
Drive
Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking Sport / Normal / Work modes Speed Limiter
Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking Sport / Normal / Work modes Speed Limiter

Electrical

Battery

400CCA (32Ah)

12 V (cargo outlet)

400CCA (32Ah)

12 V (cargo outlet)

Alternator
Magneto 650W
Magneto 650W
Instrumentation

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display with keypad and 10.25 in. touchscreen display

USB outlets, Lighter DC outlet, Cargo 12V outlet

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display with keypad and 10.25 in. touchscreen display

USB outlets, Lighter DC outlet, Cargo 12V outlet

Lighting
LED headlights, LED taillights with back up light
LED headlights, LED taillights with back up light

Engine

Engine

HD11

Type - Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

HD11

Type - Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

Cooling
Liquid cooled
Liquid cooled
Cylinders
Triple
Triple
Horsepower
95 hp
95 hp
Displacement
999 cc
999 cc
Torque
70 ft. lb.
70 ft. lb.
Fuel System
Fuel delivery system - Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel delivery system - Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Capacity
11.9 gal. (45 l)
11.9 gal. (45 l)

Operational

Frame
Cage - Profiled ROPS approved
Cage - Profiled ROPS approved
Front Suspension

Arched Double A-Arm with sway bar

Travel - 12 in. (30.5 cm)

Front shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Arched Double A-Arm with sway bar

Travel - 12 in. (30.5 cm)

Front shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

Arched Double A-Arm

Travel - 12 in. (30.5 cm)

Rear shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Arched Double A-Arm

Travel - 12 in. (30.5 cm)

Rear shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Suspension
Standard
Standard
Steering

High torque Tri‑Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Premium steering wheel, Adjustable steering wheel with full tilt-up feature

High torque Tri‑Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Premium steering wheel, Adjustable steering wheel with full tilt-up feature

Seating

6 person capacity

Adjustable driver seat, 40 / 20 / 40 Bolster

6 person capacity

Adjustable driver seat, 40 / 20 / 40 Bolster

Other

Additional Colors

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Cargo Box Length
38 in. (96.5 cm)
38 in. (96.5 cm)
Cargo Box Height
12 in. (30.5 cm)
12 in. (30.5 cm)
Cargo Box Width
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
54.5 in. (138.4 cm)
Cargo Box Capacity
1,000 lb. (454 kg)
1,000 lb. (454 kg)
Load Capacity
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Capacity

Storage - Weather resistant above gage glove box including, protected cellphone area, USB‑A plug if vehicle is equipped with 10.25 infotainment system, Weatherresistant passenger glove box with USB‑C, USB‑A & DCoutlet, Cubby storage and lower dash storage, 3.7 gal. (14 l) removable bin

Payload - 1,475 lb. (669 kg)

Storage - Weather resistant above gage glove box including, protected cellphone area, USB‑A plug if vehicle is equipped with 10.25 infotainment system, Weatherresistant passenger glove box with USB‑C, USB‑A & DCoutlet, Cubby storage and lower dash storage, 3.7 gal. (14 l) removable bin

Payload - 1,475 lb. (669 kg)

Towing Capacity

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) with synthetic cable

2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)

Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) with synthetic cable

Hitch
2 in. receiver
2 in. receiver
Safety Features

Protection - Full heavy‑duty HMW plastic skid plate, Full hard roof, Heavy‑duty front bumper, Mudguards, Door safety net

Anti‑theft System - RF Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.™) with Start / Stop button

Protection - Full heavy‑duty HMW plastic skid plate, Full hard roof, Heavy‑duty front bumper, Mudguards, Door safety net

Anti‑theft System - RF Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.™) with Start / Stop button

Warranty

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited

Extended ServiceTerms - B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months

Factory - 1-year BRP Limited

Extended ServiceTerms - B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months

Features