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2023 Can-Am Defender XT HD10
2023 Can-Am Defender XT HD10

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Defender XT HD10
Defender XT HD10
Model Code
8CPE
8CPE
Color
Timeless Black
Timeless Black

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

Front - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Holding mechanism

Front - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic twin-piston calipers

Rear - Dual 220 mm disc with hydraulic single-piston calipers

Holding mechanism

Wheels
14 in. cast-aluminum
14 in. cast-aluminum
Tires

Front - XPS Trail King 27 x 9 x 14 in.

Rear - XPS Trail King 27 x 11 x 14 in.

Front - XPS Trail King 27 x 9 x 14 in.

Rear - XPS Trail King 27 x 11 x 14 in.

Dimensions

Length
125.7 in. (319.4 cm)
125.7 in. (319.4 cm)
Height
80 in. (203.2 cm)
80 in. (203.2 cm)
Width
64 in. (162.5 cm)
64 in. (162.5 cm)
Weight
Estimated Dry - 1,623 lb. (736 kg)
Estimated Dry - 1,623 lb. (736 kg)
Ground Clearance
13 in. (33 cm)
13 in. (33 cm)

Drivetrain

Transmission
PRO-TORQ CVT Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high-airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra L / H / N / R / P
PRO-TORQ CVT Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high-airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra L / H / N / R / P
Drive System
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential
Drive
Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes
Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes

Electrical

Battery

12 V (30 amp/h)

Magneto - 650 W

12 V (30 amp/h)

Magneto - 650 W

Instrumentation

DC outlet (10-A), USB Port (10-A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10-A), USB Port (10-A) x 2

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

Lighting
Front lighting output 140 W, LED tail lights
Front lighting output 140 W, LED tail lights

Engine

Engine
Rotax® V-twin
Rotax® V-twin
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Horsepower
82 hp
82 hp
Displacement
976 cc
976 cc
Torque
69 lb. ft.
69 lb. ft.
Fuel System
Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Capacity
10.6 gal. (40 l)
10.6 gal. (40 l)

Operational

Frame
Chassis Cage - Profiled cage. ROPS approved
Chassis Cage - Profiled cage. ROPS approved
Front Suspension

Arched double A-arm

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas-charged

Arched double A-arm

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas-charged

Rear Suspension

Arched TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas-charged

Arched TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 11 in. (27.9 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas-charged

Steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Adjustable tilt steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Adjustable tilt steering

Seating

3 person capacity

VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passenger seats flipping up. Adjustable driver seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin

3 person capacity

VERSA-PRO bolster bench seats with passenger seats flipping up. Adjustable driver seat, underside hooks, reinforced XT seat skin

Other

Additional Colors

Timeless Black

Stone Gray

Oxford Blue

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo

Timeless Black

Stone Gray

Oxford Blue

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo

Includes
Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) winch with roller fairlead
Winch - 4,500 lb. (2,041 kg) winch with roller fairlead
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
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
Capacity

Storage - Total 16.2 gal. (61.3 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Storage - Total 16.2 gal. (61.3 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Towing Capacity
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
Hitch
2 in. receiver
2 in. receiver
Safety Features
Protection - XT front bumper, HMWPE full skid plate, full hard roof
Protection - XT front bumper, HMWPE full skid plate, full hard roof
Warranty

Factory - 1 year BRP limited

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

Factory - 1 year BRP limited

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

Features

Interior Comfort

  • BENCH SEAT WITH BOLSTERS: We’re talking smooth - Comfort isn’t just about the driver's seat. It’s advanced comfort for all day group riding. Intuitive cockpit with optimized visibility and additional lateral support with reinforced seat skin make for effortless hopping in and out. Underside hooks, Flip-up seat and adjustable driver's seat? You got those too. Comfort is king.

Torque

  • TORQUE ON DEMAND: PRO-TORQ CVT transmission and on-the-fly 4WD - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential puts the power down on any terrain. The PRO-TORQ CVT on HD9 and HD10 models provides improved cooling and electronic belt protection for more durability.

Interior Comfort

  • BENCH SEAT WITH BOLSTERS: We’re talking smooth - Comfort isn’t just about the driver's seat. It’s advanced comfort for all day group riding. Intuitive cockpit with optimized visibility and additional lateral support with reinforced seat skin make for effortless hopping in and out. Underside hooks, Flip-up seat and adjustable driver's seat? You got those too. Comfort is king.

Torque

  • TORQUE ON DEMAND: PRO-TORQ CVT transmission and on-the-fly 4WD - Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential puts the power down on any terrain. The PRO-TORQ CVT on HD9 and HD10 models provides improved cooling and electronic belt protection for more durability.