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16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

Check out our review and findings of the 2017 Can-Am Maverick

August 17, 2016

We have assembled 16 things about the 2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 you won't read in the specs or from any other source. We have looked deeper into what this machine is all about and how it will be to own. You can see the complete list of features and specs HERE.

16 Things 2017 Can-Am’s Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The ACE 900 engine has been proven for years in the Spark and Ski Doo machines from BRP. Different, larger models exist as well such as the ACE 1330, so expect hop up shops to swap cylinders and perhaps add the BRP Supercharger to the X3. The stock turbo is built in house by Rotax.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

It takes the same procedure to change the belt on this machine as it does on the old Maverick. However, its location will allow the change to be done much faster.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

This machine has no key. Instead, a chipped clip plug snaps into place and then you can press the start button. A learner plug will be available too that limits top speed greatly.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

Big guys will fit. Both seats are fully adjustable a total of six inches forward and back. You can also lower the seat two inches. That adjustment takes a couple minutes and tools.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The ROPS cage is welded on. However, its welded on to a plate with four pre drilled holes that makes bolting an aftermarket cage on easy after you cut the stock one off. Can-Am will sell straight center ROPS tubes that bolt in place to give the stock cage a flatter look.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The front, top shock mounts are double sheared. However, the front shear plate is actually connected to a piece of composite that doubles as the fan shroud. There is a front and rear sway bar stock. The base model has the simple three position compression adjusters. The other models have full adjustments.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The engine and CVT Intakes are routed very high, nearly at head height. So if the driver can still breath the car will still run. There are two CVT exhaust tubes and two intake tubes capped with a pre filter.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

Every X3 model is tabbed for 5-point harnesses. The back of the seats are also notched to except shoulder belts. The seats are actually built by the same company the make seats for Ferrari’s. The seat base is removable without tools but the back support and frame requires tools for removal. The battery and ECU are behind the seats.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The gas tank is above the passenger's legs while still allowing for a big glove box. There is no risk of a gas tank puncture from debris under the car.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

There are separate front and rear brake master cylinders. However the bias front to back is not adjustable.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The V-Shaped doors look very similar to the doors on the RZR. However these open by pulling a strap up at the very front.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

Can-Am did not announce a four seat version of the X3 yet. But they did remind us there will be a new Can-Am UTV released every six months until the year 2020.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

Some models include, an MTX audio, a Rugged Radios intercom and I Pad mount. This will be the first product UTV with a built with this many electronics available.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The three rear radius rods are hollow steel. The left and right mounting posts on the frame, shown in the is picture, are attached to each other on the other side of the mounting plate. So removing them will be much easier than it is on the RZRXP1000.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The front and rear wheels have the same offset measuring just under one inch. So installing nearly any aftermarket wheel will widen the X3. The high end, long travel X rs will feature the same 30X10-14 8-ply Maxxis Big Horns on all four corners. The X ds has 29’s and the base X3 is equipped with 28’s.UTV Driver

16 Things Can-Am’s 2017 Maverick X3 Specs Won’t Tell You

The stock X3 roll over protection structure (ROPS) is NOT a 6-point roll cage. The two, rear "C" pillars only connect with rivets at the top and at the bottom, they do not connect to any part of the frame. They are only there for looks and to hold some of the rear bodywork in place.UTV Driver