2016 Can-Am Defender XT HD8 Specifications
Engine:
Engine configuration |
V Twin |
How many cylinders |
2 |
Types of power cycles |
Four-stroke |
Brake horsepower/kW |
50 / 37.3 |
Type of cooling system |
Liquid |
Valves |
8 |
Valves Per Cylinder |
4 |
Valve types and configurations |
Single Overhead Camshaft |
Bore (millimeters/inches) |
91 / 3.58 |
Stroke (millimeters/inches) |
61.5 / 2.42 |
Engine displacement (cubic centimeters/cubic inches) |
799.9 / 48.8 |
Starter Type |
Electric |
Fuel |
Regular |
Type of Fuel |
Gas |
Turbocharger |
– |
Supercharger |
– |
Injector |
+ |
Carb |
– |
Carburetor system |
Fuel Injected |
Transmission:
Transmission Type |
CVT |
Primary drive front |
Shaft |
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission) |
Belt |
Reverse |
+ |
Transmission Brand |
PRO-TORQ |
High low range selector |
+ |
Wheels & Tires: Front (F), Rear (R):
Rims material |
Aluminum |
F Tire Diameter |
27 |
R Tire Diameter |
27 |
Tire Brand |
Maxxis® |
F Tire Width |
9 |
F Wheel Diameter |
14 |
R Tire Width |
11 |
R Wheel Diameter |
14 |
F Tire Brand |
27 x 9-14 Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0 |
R Tire Brand |
27 x 11-14, Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0 |
Tread Type |
Knobby |
Brakes:
Front |
Dual Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Rear |
Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Engine Braking |
Std |
Suspension: Front (F), Rear (R):
ATV F suspension system |
Independent Double A-Arm |
F Travel (millimeters/inches) |
10 / 254 |
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load |
+ |
ATV R suspension system |
Independent |
R Travel (inches/millimeters) |
10 / 254 |
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load |
+ |
ATV R shock absorbers |
2 |
R suspension system model |
Trailing Torsional A-arms (TTA-HD) |
Rear Suspension Material |
Steel |
R Stabilizer Bar |
+ |
Adjustment Type |
Shock Mounted Adjustment |
Air Adjustable |
– |
Steering:
Steering system |
Power |
Steering controller |
Steering Wheel |
Tilt Steering |
Std |
Technical Specifications:
Overall length (foot) |
10 |
Overall width (inches/millimeters) |
62 / 1575 |
Overall heigth (inches/millimeters) |
78 / 1981 |
Wheelbase (in/mm) |
83 / 2115 |
Ground Clearance (in/mm) |
11 / 279 |
Length (foot/foot) |
10 |
Length (foot/inches) |
0 |
ATV dry weight (pounds/kilograms) |
1550 / 703 |
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs) |
1500 / 680 |
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs) |
2000 / 907.2 |
Fuel tank capacity (gallons/liters) |
10.6 / 40 |
Storage Capacity (cuft/gal/l) |
2.5 / 16.2 / 71.4 |
Performance |
Std |
Seats:
Seat Type |
Bench |
Material |
Vinyl |
Folding seat |
+ |
Headrest |
+ |
ATV seats |
3 |
ATV rows |
1 |
Grab Rail or Strap |
Std |
Exterior:
ATV frame material |
Steel |
Basic outside panels material |
Plastic |
ChainGuard |
– |
Engine Case Guard |
– |
ExhaustGuard |
– |
Front MudGuards |
– |
Rear MudGuards |
– |
CV Boot Cover |
+ |
Front Bumper |
Std |
Bash Plate (Front) |
+ |
SwingArm Skid Plate |
– |
Full Length Skid Plate |
+ |
Drive Shaft Skid Plate |
– |
Cab Canopy Material |
Hard |
Camouflage |
– |
Cab Cage |
Std |
Cab Rollbar |
Std |
Cab Door Material |
Soft |
Instrumentation:
Digital Instrumentation |
Std |
Clock |
Std |
Tachometer |
Std |
Odometer |
Std |
Speedometer |
Std |
HourMeter |
Std |
Over temperature indicator |
Light |
Low fuel level indicator |
Gauge |
Pricing:
Basic warranty (Mo./Condition) |
6 / Limited |
Battery Warranty (Mo.) |
0 |
Identification:
ATV Type |
Utility |
Made in |
Canada |
Introduction Year |
2016 |
Minimum manufacturer age recommended |
16 |
Parent Company |
Can-Am™ |
Full name |
Defender XT HD8 |
Photo Gallery |
Std |
Mounts:
Drive Line:
Driveline Type |
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
Number Of Driveline Modes |
2 |
Rear Unlocking Differential |
+ |
Rear Solid Axle |
– |
Differential Lock Location |
Front / Rear |
Differential Lock Brand |
ViscoLok |
Towing & Hauling:
Size (in/cm) |
2 / 5.1 |
Rear Hitch Type |
Receiver |
Weight (lbs/kgs) |
4500 / 2041.2 |
Tow Hook |
Std |
Roller Fairlead |
Std |
Convenience:
Power Outlet |
Std |
Seat Belts |
Std |
Storage:
Underseat Storage |
Std |
Number Of Cupholders |
2 |
Bed Length (in/mm) |
38 / 965 |
Bed Height (in/mm) |
12 / 305 |
Bed Width (in/mm) |
54.5 / 1384 |
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.) |
1000 / 454 |
Integral Tie-Down Hooks |
+ |
Glove Box / Dash Storage |
Std |
Lights:
Headlight Mounts |
Std |
Halogen Headlight (s) |
Std |
Tail Light / Brake Light |
Std |
Headlight (s) |
Std |
Type |
Halogen |
Paint & Finish: