Can-Am New Can-Am X3 Coming 8.16.16

[kmb760]

It's not California that has limits on engine cc size. Other states won't let it be classified as an atv if it is over a certain motor size.




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So could you change the classification of the vehicle from ATV to just a simple off highway vehicle(OHV). Or is doing that still a limiting factor. I'm sure with the Polaris slingshot there was all kinds of hoops to jump through.

 

[kmb760]

We were asked to not show that image. Apparently those are not approved / planned images so we will respect the OEM and remove them as we have done for other OEMs since day 1 here.

Sorry Joey, my bad. Lol

 

[sand shark]

So could you change the classification of the vehicle from ATV to just a simple off highway vehicle(OHV). Or is doing that still a limiting factor. I'm sure with the Polaris slingshot there was all kinds of hoops to jump through.

I think if you change the classification then you run into other issues. They really do not need to go above 1000cc motor. They are getting plenty of hp with the addition of a turbo or supercharger.

I believe the Slingshot was not allowed to be sold as a motorcycle in some states. Texas pops into my mind for some reason.

 

[Bumpers]

Interesting to see what they got.. need more competion to push quality

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[jajl22]

I like the look of the headlights in that zoomed in pic from the video... the front bumper looks a little funky way out there but i will wait for it to be released to completely pass judgment.

I know with nothing knew from Arctic Cat and then the Polaris recall this new Maverick has my full attention.

What can i say...i love new UTV action!!!

 

[ROTAX]

fuk

 

[JoeyD23]

 

[sand shark]

It is looking good. They finally figured out moving the engine to the rear and trailing arm type suspension is the way to go.

 

[JoeyD23]

Looks like there still might be a CVT on the passenger side. Hard to tell

 

[sand shark]

I think you are right about a CVT. The video is playing tricks on us by showing two different views of the passenger side with the gear selector linkage.

 

[JoeyD23]

Lots of anger and trash talking online surrounding this. So many comments about can am copying the RZR but this looks like a 4 link. However there is strong resemblance to the overall trailing arm design.

 

[sand shark]

Somebody posted a picture of a still shot from the video and it showed it to be a 4 link set up. Should be a nice suspension set up and it looks like it will have 3.0" fox shocks in the rear.


I am guessing hp will be 150-160hp coming from a triple cylinder motor. The question is supercharger, turbo or n/a.

 

[kmb760]

I wish some of these race guys would spill the beans..... We all know they know what's coming. Lol

 

[crazywatson]

I hear we get to test drive them at UTV Invasion in St Anthony. I'm pretty pumped!

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[Bumpers]

I hope it's the n/a 150hp that was rumored. Less moving parts the better

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[sand shark]

So the real questions is which Can Am race teams are showing up to Vegas to Reno with the X3 in race trim?

 

[jajl22]

If you want to split hairs didn't the 1st generation Commander 1000 trailing arms before the XP900 was even released anyway?

All this pissing in the wind over the trailing arm design and who copied who makes me laugh.

Buggies and Off Road trucks have been running different versions or variations of the trailing arm design for years and they all copied it from VW anyway who probably copied it from some small time German guy.

Trailing arms and swing axles are not a new concept.

I am just glad to see that Can-Am went away from the high side happy TTA arms.

 

[Rynomx785]

So the real questions is which Can Am race teams are showing up to Vegas to Reno with the X3 in race trim?

I don't see it happening that fast.

 

[sand shark]

I don't see it happening that fast.

You don't think that the Can Am sponsored teams have been given units already? I am sure they have been driving them and testing them for several months.

 

[Rynomx785]

You don't think that the Can Am sponsored teams have been given units already? I am sure they have been driving them and testing them for several months.

Definitely possible but I bet we see all the Can-Am teams in their tried and true race cars at V2R. I have been wrong before though. lol