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Can-Am's
New Dual Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) |
The “How it works and what makes it tick”
are included in the technical information; we were more
interested in how well it works!
My opinion on it was that for the average trail guy,
it will offer everything it claims and does work well.
That opinion was mixed with our other test rider who
can ride at a much higher level then myself. Wide
open trails were tackled and he said at times he could
not feel it working or that it wasn’t dampening
enough.
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ATVriders.com
Test Rider, Andy Lagzdins, putting the Can-Am
Outlander to the test in various types of
riding terrain from high speed trails, rocks,
and logs
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XT-P comes with a premium painted plastic yellow
/ black finish, mud guards & black XT-P
specific cast-aluminum wheels with color-matched
inserts |
Of course, being a Pro rider can skew the results
but it does allow an insight for those who tend to
go extremely fast or are looking for every advantage
one can get. I think for the average person the system
will be well received and the system will perform
as advertised. The GNCC teams have tested this and
it has been race proven so I wouldn’t take any
hype as being marketing banter. 700 pound machines
with a factory installed stabilizer, that’s
a huge step from just a few years ago! The system
is available on all Outlander XT, MAX LTD and on the
Renegade X models.
Now one of the first things we all noticed when the
2010 models were unveiled were the XT-P package. This
package really makes the models stand out from the standard
units in the looks department and I think this will
be a big plus for buyers who want the added form and
function the products added to this package bring to
the party.
For the Renegade 800R X XC model, beadlocks are now
available along with the trick black and yellow color
scheme that adds a distinct look to the model. BRP
must have an inside line on cast aluminum because
all of its Outlander models come equipped with stylish
cast rims!
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The
Can-Am Renegade X XC Model now comes with
12-Inch aluminum beadlock wheels
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The
Renegade X XC also features a Premium, black
& yellow embroidered seat cover |
The Can Am line up has never had an issue with being
under powered, and for the Outlander 650, a 7% increase
in power has been pulled from the Rotax power plant.
Could I feel the extra power? Not really, but they
are so smooth in power delivery that it would take
a heap more power to make it noticeable.
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The
Can-Am Outlander models have built a reputation
on their powerful engines, which are more
than capable of powering over nearly any type
of obstacle, and for 2010, the Outlander 650
receives an addtional 7% increase in horsepower
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By the numbers, the Outlander 650 now holds the most
powerful engine in its class, and makes more power
then any ATV below 800ccc which should provide anyone
with enough snap to get the job done.
