2021, 2022, 2023 Can-Am Defender HD8 Specifications
Engine:
| Engine model |
Rotax® |
| Engine configuration |
V Twin |
| How many cylinders |
2 |
| Types of power cycles |
Four-stroke |
| Brake horsepower/kW |
50 / 37.3 |
| Horsepower RPM |
7000 |
| Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm) |
50 / 67.8 |
| 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 |
Steel |
| F Tire Diameter |
27 |
| R Tire Diameter |
27 |
| Tire Brand |
Maxxis® |
| F Tire Width |
9 |
| F Wheel Diameter |
12 |
| R Tire Width |
11 |
| R Wheel Diameter |
12 |
| F Tire Brand |
Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0 27 x 9-12 |
| R Tire Brand |
Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0 27 x 11-12 |
| Tread Type |
Knobby |
Brakes:
| Front |
Dual Hydraulic Disc Brake |
| Rear |
Dual 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 |
Manual |
| Steering controller |
Steering Wheel |
| Tilt Steering |
Std |
Technical Specifications:
| Overall length (foot) |
10.08 |
| Overall width (inches/millimeters) |
62 / 1575 |
| Overall heigth (inches/millimeters) |
76 / 1930.4 |
| Wheelbase (in/mm) |
83 / 2115 |
| Ground Clearance (in/mm) |
11 / 280 |
| Length (foot/foot) |
10 |
| Length (foot/inches) |
1 |
| ATV dry weight (pounds/kilograms) |
1495.5 / 678.4 |
| Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs) |
1500 / 680 |
| Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs) |
2500 / 1134 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons/liters) |
10.6 / 40 |
| Storage Capacity (cuft/gal/l) |
0.5 / 3.1 / 13.7 |
| Engine Displacement to Weight (cc) |
0.54 |
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 |
– |
| Drive Shaft Skid Plate |
– |
| 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 |
| Voltage Meter |
Std |
| Battery Status Gauge |
Std |
Pricing:
| Basic warranty (Mo./Condition) |
12 / 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 HD8 |
Towing & Hauling:
| Size (in/cm) |
2 / 5.1 |
| Rear Hitch Type |
Receiver |
| Tow Hook |
Std |
Drive Line:
| Driveline Type |
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
| Number Of Driveline Modes |
3 |
| Rear Unlocking Differential |
– |
| Rear Solid Axle |
– |
| Differential Lock Location |
Front |
| Differential Lock Brand |
ViscoLok |
Convenience:
| Power Outlet |
Std |
| Seat Belts |
Std |
Storage:
| 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: