2026 Can-Am DEFENDER DPS CAB HD9

The 2026 Can-Am Defender DPS CAB HD9 features a 976cc Rotax V-twin engine producing 65 horsepower and 59 lb-ft of torque, driven by a PRO-TORQ CVT transmission with Selectable 2WD/4WD and an auto-locking Visco-Lok front differential. Key specifications include 13 inches of ground clearance, a 1000 lb cargo box capacity, 2500 lb towing capacity, and 10 inches of front and rear suspension travel. The Defender DPS CAB also includes a fully sealed cab with locking doors, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, and VERSA-PRO bench seating for three occupants.
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine Type: Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled
Horsepower: 65 hp
Torque: 59 lb-ft
Transmission: PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation, and Electronic Drive Belt Protection
Drive Train: Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† auto-locking front differential
Chassis & Suspension
Front Suspension: Double A-arm with 10 inches (25.4 cm) of travel
Rear Suspension: TTA (Torsional Trailing Arm) with external sway bar and 10 inches (25.4 cm) of travel
Ground Clearance: 13 in. (330 mm)
Brakes: Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers (front) and single-piston calipers (rear)
Dimensions & Capacities
Dry Weight: 1856 lb. (842 kg.)
Fuel Capacity: 10.6 gal (40 L)
Cargo Box Capacity: 600 lbs. (272.2 kg.)
Towing Capacity: 2500 lb. (1134 kg.)
Seating Capacity: 3-person Engine Type: V Twin
Displacement: 59.5 cu. in. (976 cc)
Cooling: Liquid
Fuel System: Gas
Front Suspension: Independent Double A-Arm
Front Brakes: Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Tire: XPS Trail Force 27 x 9-14
Rear Suspension: Independent
Rear Brakes: Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Tire: XPS Trail Force 27 x 11-14
Dry Weight: 1856 lb. (842 kg.)
Wheelbase: 83 in. (2115 mm)
Front Travel: 12 in. (305 mm)
Rear Travel: 12 in. (305 mm)
Ground Clearance: 13 in. (330 mm)
Fuel Capacity: 10.6 gal. (40 L)
Box Capacity: 1000 lbs. (454 kg.)
Towing Capacity: 2500 lb. (1134 kg.)
Drive System: Continuously Variable (CVT)
Speedometer: Standard
Tachometer: Standard
Odometer: Standard