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2024 Can-Am Defender XT HD7
2024 Can-Am Defender XT HD7

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2024
2024
Model
Defender XT HD7
Defender XT HD7
Model Code
8ARD
8ARD
Color
Stone Gray
Stone Gray

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dimensions

Length
125.7 in. (319.4 cm)
125.7 in. (319.4 cm)
Height
78 in. (198.1 cm)
78 in. (198.1 cm)
Width
62 in. (157.5 cm)
62 in. (157.5 cm)
Weight
Estimated Dry - 1,577 lb. (717kg)
Estimated Dry - 1,577 lb. (717kg)
Ground Clearance
11 in. (28 cm)
11 in. (28 cm)
Wheelbase
83 in. (211.5 cm)
83 in. (211.5 cm)

Drivetrain

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

Electrical

Battery

12 V (18 amp/h)

12 V (18 amp/h)

Alternator

Magneto - 650 W

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® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)
Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency)
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Cylinders
Single
Single
Horsepower
52 hp
52 hp
Displacement
650 cc
650 cc
Torque
42 lb. ft.
42 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

Double A-arm

Travel - 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Double A-arm

Travel - 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Rear Suspension

TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas charged

TTA with external sway bar

Travel - 10 in. (25.4 cm)

Shocks - Twin tube gas charged

Steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Adjustable tilt

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Adjustable tilt

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

Wildland Camo

Stone Gray

Wildland Camo

Stone Gray

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)
Load Capacity
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 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.

Leading Engine

  • CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES: HD7, HD9 & HD10 - The HD7 Engine (52 hp / 42 lb-ft torque) is the king of the mid-cc class! The break-in period, early maintenance and frequent valve adjustments are all things of the past. The powerpack design delivers an improved riding experience, with less noise & vibration.

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.

Leading Engine

  • CLASS-LEADING TORQUE, QUIETER ROTAX ENGINES: HD7, HD9 & HD10 - The HD7 Engine (52 hp / 42 lb-ft torque) is the king of the mid-cc class! The break-in period, early maintenance and frequent valve adjustments are all things of the past. The powerpack design delivers an improved riding experience, with less noise & vibration.

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.