2016 Can-Am Defender XT HD8 Specs

Specifications

Type

Utility

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

New

Displacement (cc)

799.9

Engine Type

V Twin

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

4-Stroke

Carburetion Type

Fuel Injected

Fuel Type

Gas

Transmission Type

Continuously Variable (CVT)

Reverse

Yes

Hi / Low Range

Yes

Driveline Type

Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

Number of Driveline Modes

Limited Slip Differential

Not Available

Differential Lock

Standard

Front Brakes

Dual Hydraulic Disc

Rear Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

Front Tire(s)

27 x 9-14 Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0

Rear Tire(s)

27 x 11-14, Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0

Wheelbase (in / mm)

83 / 2115

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

1550 / 703

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

10.6 / 40

Towing Capacity (lbs / kg)

2000 / 907.2

Number of Seats

Cargo Bed

Standard

Halogen Headlight(s)

Standard

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Specifications

Type

Utility

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

New

Displacement (cc)

799.9

Engine Type

V Twin

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

4-Stroke

Carburetion Type

Fuel Injected

Fuel Type

Gas

Transmission Type

Continuously Variable (CVT)

Reverse

Yes

Hi / Low Range

Yes

Driveline Type

Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

Number of Driveline Modes

Limited Slip Differential

Not Available

Differential Lock

Standard

Front Brakes

Dual Hydraulic Disc

Rear Brakes

Hydraulic Disc

Front Tire(s)

27 x 9-14 Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0

Rear Tire(s)

27 x 11-14, Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0

Wheelbase (in / mm)

83 / 2115

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

1550 / 703

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

10.6 / 40

Towing Capacity (lbs / kg)

2000 / 907.2

Number of Seats

Cargo Bed

Standard

Halogen Headlight(s)

Standard

2016 Can-Am Defender XT HD8 Specs

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Specifications

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Identification

Identification

Type

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

Engine

Engine

Displacement (cc)

Engine Type

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

Carburetion Type

Fuel Type

Transmission

Transmission

Transmission Type

Reverse

Hi / Low Range

Driveline

Driveline

Driveline Type

Number of Driveline Modes

Limited Slip Differential

Differential Lock

Brakes

Brakes

Front Brakes

Rear Brakes

Tires

Tires

Front Tire(s)

Rear Tire(s)

Specifications

Specifications

Wheelbase (in / mm)

Manufacturer's Reported Weight (lbs.)

Fuel Capacity (gal / L)

Towing Capacity (lbs / kg)

Number of Seats

Cargo Bed

Features

Features

Halogen Headlight(s)

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Identification

Type

Warranty (Months)

Revision Status

Engine

Engine

Displacement (cc)

Engine Type

Cylinders

Engine Stroke

Carburetion Type

Fuel Type

Transmission

Transmission

Transmission Type

Reverse

Hi / Low Range

Driveline

Driveline