Manufacturer

Can-Am

Model Year

2026

Model

Defender MAX XT HD11

Model Code

8KTT

Color

Stealth Black

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

Tires

Front / Rear - XPS Trail King 2 29 x 9 / 11 x 14 in.

Length

162.4 in. (412 cm)

Height

81.4 in. (207 cm)

Width

65 in. (165 cm)

Weight

Estimated dry - 2,170 lb. (984 kg)

Ground Clearance

14 in. (35.6 cm)

Wheelbase

117.5 in. (298 cm)

Transmission

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

Driving Assistance - CVT Engine Braking Sport / Normal / Work modes Speed Limiter

Battery

400CCA (32Ah)

12 V (cargo outlet)

400CCA (32Ah)

12 V (cargo outlet)

Alternator

Magneto 650W

Instrumentation

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

USB outlets, Lighter DC outlet, Cargo 12V outlet

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

USB outlets, Lighter DC outlet, Cargo 12V outlet

Lighting

LED headlights, LED taillights with back up light

Engine

HD11

Type - Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

HD11

Type - Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)

Cooling

Liquid cooled

Cylinders

Triple

Horsepower

95 hp

Displacement

999 cc

Torque

70 ft. lb.

Fuel System

Fuel delivery system - Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

Fuel Capacity

11.9 gal. (45 l)

Frame

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

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’s seat, 40 / 20 / 40 Bolster

6 person capacity

Adjustable driver’s seat, 40 / 20 / 40 Bolster

Additional Colors

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Stealth Black

Dusty Navy

Dark Wildland Camo

Cargo Box Length

38 in. (96.5 cm)

Cargo Box Height

12 in. (30.5 cm)

Cargo Box Width

54.5 in. (138.4 cm)

Cargo Box Capacity

1,000 lb. (454 kg)

Load Capacity

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

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

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