The seat position is what sold me on the sport vs the X3 and the sport suits my riding style for the tighter trails. I don’t ride dunes and 100 HP keeps me in check. Good comparison though. I’m sure someone will come out with suspension improvements soon for that bucking. But that’s the case with any short base vehicle.
I have the 2019 MAVERICK SPORT XRC, and my fuel gauge seems to work just fine. The longest ride I have taken was 97 miles, and the gauge showed 1/4 tank. When it was filled, it only took 4.5 gallons to fill. I remember when I had the 2013 Commander, we rode out to "Chicken Corners" area in Moab a few years back, and I put 106 miles om the trip, and only took 6.4 gallons to fill that tank, but the "low level" light had been on since the 80 mile mark! I appreciate all your Video's, so keep them coming please.
Good news, I took the sport down to Shock Therapy on Monday so they can develop a kit. Now my shocks are 2.0 with less travel, but it suffers the same issues. They will be creating dual rate springs with a cross over for it. They think it should do some improvements that will get rid of some of the rear end bucking in the whoops. It will improve ride height and smooth out the low end stuff. It should create some bottom out resistance as well. If it works for me, it will work better for your machine.
Great video and every machine has its pluses and minuses no doubt. I bought a RZR 570 as my first SxS back in 2015. Converted it to 60" wide with a superatv kit and ran a set of 29" tires on it. It did great in our ky/tn trails and held up great. I recently sold it and bought a Wildcat X. I was wanting something with more travel, interior room and horsepower. The Wildcat has some quirks but I think can be solid machines over all, especially for what they sell for used. First thing I have noticed is with the seats being lower and more slung back as well as the rear mounted radiator I have lost some visibility. The short little RZR had really good visibility. However I have already noticed on the one ride i have taken the wildcat on that the stability feels amazing with the long wheel base and low seats and it rides great with the trailing arms. I think trailing arms provide the best ride and travel but like you mentioned they will hit at times. As for power, I was only ever lacking power in the 570 on muddy uphill sections where momentum was needed. The 1000 X is a lot of fun at 90hp and we rarely ever get out of low range anyway. I think most these machines are pretty good if you drive with some sense and maintain them.
This is a great video, not enough attention on the canam sport machines. I’m running two x3’s and love them but really enjoyed this video, it’s all about having fun and actually riding, the machines are all so good now.
Good video I agree a lot with the comments made it really depends on terrain I am in north east Canada and honestly there are not too many places were having the extra HP would be any good 100 HP is more than enough I have a wildcat XX and find it to be the perfect trail machine but I could be biased the best machine is usually the one you own :)
Like you say it depends where you ride. A budget. And how you ride. Having both they both get it done. Each has a pro and cons vs each other. When I hop back and forth you feel the difference but also realize how great they are at being different and getting most things done very well. (Not inc whoops in a sport, just tried that, pass lol) So I think Can am did well with two great option and the 64 base turbos in the middle. Great breakdown and awesome points. Hope you get to rip an X3 one day, they are something else even if you still don't want one. Thrilling experience.
I have a YXZ for the amazing visibility from the drivers seat. For that reason alone I’d buy the sport over the X3. My dad owns the X3 XRC 172hp and it’s cool but I can’t see anything! Lol
I have had both once you get used to x3 the visibility gets better. You definitely have to lean forward and look out but its honestly not as bad as it seems when you first get in one. Between the sport and the x3 there is little comparison. XRC rides rather firm the x3 is a pillow.
I really like the sport and would love to purchase one but it seems lacking in the softer ride that I’ve had in other machines, I hope Can-Am can iron it out for the next model I love the XRC because of the width outfits on trails everywhere I’ve noticed watching your videos that I don’t see the articulation on the sport like I do other machines even the X.3 I’m thinking and I’m not sure but I think the springs are too stiff for the sport for rock crawling they may be too stiff in general I wonder if there’s an aftermarket spring because you can always turn it up but you cannot turn it down below soft and it’s not soft enough for rock crawling let’s just say it’s 25% less capable than the other machines and I think it would benefit it with softer springs.It seems great otherwise for trail riding
your sport is awesome. i bought a p500 lmao. you wanna talk bad suspension no flex. bad seating. no power. it’s pretty much the worse of all sxs there is. except slow tight muddy trails deep rivers and golf courses lol. i want one of these sports so bad. 2 more years and it’s paid for i’ll be signing away on a sport xrc. thanks for the review.
When it comes to the fuel gauge I think you're making a mistake. That is intentional. It has 4 gallons of reserve when mine is empty I have burned 6 gallons of gas that is so you never run out. Did they perhaps make the reserve a little too big? I do think so. The only thing I think is weird is they don't specifically call it out that way. But my first buggy was a Honda pioneer 500 and I think it had 5 gallon of capacity. But they only counted four gallons on the gauge and the last gallon was reserve. Honda did tell you that right in the manual. I wish Can-Am more specifically stated it in their manual as well but I do believe that is the idea
Well I must be lucky so far my gas gauge works. I sat in a x3 I didn't like the laid back position not being able to see tires. One thing I hate with our rc is brake squeaking drives me crazy I don't know if they all do it or not or if there's remedy. Other than that I like the machine.
The Mav Sport, slap on a Force Turbo kit, and that wakes it right up! Does it have the capability of the X3? No, but the pros outweigh the cons on one vs the other in all other categories! The heater option sold me alone, the X3 doesn't have the option and the aftermarket kits are garbage! The Sealed up cab needs a heater if you're going to keep the windows clean in winter. The Sport seating position is much better for all around usage, especially for pushing snow or cruising around on trails etc..
Well, there a re lots of variables to be considered. X3 with more power can handle bigger tires, that means more not only more clearance but smoother ride over obstacles. Trailing is proven to be the most used by real rock crawlers. You will not see a problem with A arms over even steps, but A arms will get stuck over small tall rocks and there nothing you can do to improve it. While the trailing arms will slide over them. Just use skid strips under the trailing arms to prevent damage. Sitting taller not only affects you CG making it more tippy but rocks the driver and passenger body way more. Is the X3 better? Yes, for sure, more room for upgrades, storage boxes available for the back, it looks better and more fun to drive, you will not get bored driving it after awhile. What machine is best for you? The one you can afford and use very often!
Dave, just wondering if you looked at/considered the RZR XP1000 Trails and Rocks edition? It's right in the same price point and features. It doesn't have a selectable front locker but has features such as lower transmission gearing, more sensitive differential activation, and arched a-arms and radius rods. I have some experience in one and don't really have any complaints but when looking at what I want to buy personally, I'm comparing these three models (plus maybe the KRX). Just curious if you considered it and, if so, what your thoughts between the Sport and it were. Great video!
If you want my two cents...between the two you mentioned buy the Can Am just for reliability reasons. I’ve been doing this side by side thing since 2004 and seen a lot. But you should go look at the 2019 and 2020 YXZ sport shift! Go watch “TCB OFFROAD” and check out his in action...
Honestly I didn't look at the Polaris at all. We had a 2017 xp1000 and is was enough to make me not want to look at another one. The KRX is an awesome machine and for the money can't be beat. The xrc is a little too expensive when compared to the KRX.
@@DUNEATV the YXZ is a cool machine and I love the videos by Blown Budget Offroad but for what I'm looking for a YXZ doesn't meet my criteria. They always admit that a YXZ isn't the ideal machine for their type of riding.
I’ve heard that and seen a couple on RUclips who have bent them. For now I’m just trying to be careful not to put the wheel in a bind while turning. Probably should gusset them at some point.
I bought the X3 XRC 2020. Love it so far.
OMG thank you guys so much for this video, i have been waiting for someone to do a good comparison between these two machines
The seat position is what sold me on the sport vs the X3 and the sport suits my riding style for the tighter trails. I don’t ride dunes and 100 HP keeps me in check. Good comparison though. I’m sure someone will come out with suspension improvements soon for that bucking. But that’s the case with any short base vehicle.
I have the same feeling now as I shop around. My main issue now is Maverick Sport v. Commander
I have the 2019 MAVERICK SPORT XRC, and my fuel gauge seems to work just fine. The longest ride I have taken was 97 miles, and the gauge showed 1/4 tank. When it was filled, it only took 4.5 gallons to fill. I remember when I had the 2013 Commander, we rode out to "Chicken Corners" area in Moab a few years back, and I put 106 miles om the trip, and only took 6.4 gallons to fill that tank, but the "low level" light had been on since the 80 mile mark! I appreciate all your Video's, so keep them coming please.
Good news, I took the sport down to Shock Therapy on Monday so they can develop a kit. Now my shocks are 2.0 with less travel, but it suffers the same issues. They will be creating dual rate springs with a cross over for it. They think it should do some improvements that will get rid of some of the rear end bucking in the whoops. It will improve ride height and smooth out the low end stuff. It should create some bottom out resistance as well. If it works for me, it will work better for your machine.
That's awesome!
Xrc has fox 2.5 though
@@DerangedOffRoad ha ha... in the shop ruclips.net/video/yfhYNiSs7aE/видео.html
Have the 2020 xrc. Choose it due to the mountain riding here in n.e. Oregon. Great machine and love all the accessories available.
Great video and every machine has its pluses and minuses no doubt. I bought a RZR 570 as my first SxS back in 2015. Converted it to 60" wide with a superatv kit and ran a set of 29" tires on it. It did great in our ky/tn trails and held up great. I recently sold it and bought a Wildcat X. I was wanting something with more travel, interior room and horsepower. The Wildcat has some quirks but I think can be solid machines over all, especially for what they sell for used. First thing I have noticed is with the seats being lower and more slung back as well as the rear mounted radiator I have lost some visibility. The short little RZR had really good visibility. However I have already noticed on the one ride i have taken the wildcat on that the stability feels amazing with the long wheel base and low seats and it rides great with the trailing arms. I think trailing arms provide the best ride and travel but like you mentioned they will hit at times. As for power, I was only ever lacking power in the 570 on muddy uphill sections where momentum was needed. The 1000 X is a lot of fun at 90hp and we rarely ever get out of low range anyway. I think most these machines are pretty good if you drive with some sense and maintain them.
This is a great video, not enough attention on the canam sport machines. I’m running two x3’s and love them but really enjoyed this video, it’s all about having fun and actually riding, the machines are all so good now.
Good video I agree a lot with the comments made it really depends on terrain I am in north east Canada and honestly there are not too many places were having the extra HP would be any good 100 HP is more than enough I have a wildcat XX and find it to be the perfect trail machine but I could be biased the best machine is usually the one you own :)
Had a xx sold it for a sport xrc no regrets
I run a XX here in East Coast Canada as well and agree, our machine was made for our geography here. Love it !
Like you say it depends where you ride. A budget. And how you ride. Having both they both get it done. Each has a pro and cons vs each other. When I hop back and forth you feel the difference but also realize how great they are at being different and getting most things done very well. (Not inc whoops in a sport, just tried that, pass lol)
So I think Can am did well with two great option and the 64 base turbos in the middle.
Great breakdown and awesome points. Hope you get to rip an X3 one day, they are something else even if you still don't want one. Thrilling experience.
I have a YXZ for the amazing visibility from the drivers seat. For that reason alone I’d buy the sport over the X3. My dad owns the X3 XRC 172hp and it’s cool but I can’t see anything! Lol
What about a rzr?
Same reason I love my yxz 2020 visibility
I have had both once you get used to x3 the visibility gets better. You definitely have to lean forward and look out but its honestly not as bad as it seems when you first get in one. Between the sport and the x3 there is little comparison. XRC rides rather firm the x3 is a pillow.
@@uranytorres lol a polaris? 😆
@@JayNayMayyea what about it??😐
I think if your in the North East, 20hp isn't going to matter. The size of the sport is unmatched. I feel the sport was designed for the east coast.
I really like the sport and would love to purchase one but it seems lacking in the softer ride that I’ve had in other machines, I hope Can-Am can iron it out for the next model I love the XRC because of the width outfits on trails everywhere I’ve noticed watching your videos that I don’t see the articulation on the sport like I do other machines even the X.3 I’m thinking and I’m not sure but I think the springs are too stiff for the sport for rock crawling they may be too stiff in general I wonder if there’s an aftermarket spring because you can always turn it up but you cannot turn it down below soft and it’s not soft enough for rock crawling let’s just say it’s 25% less capable than the other machines and I think it would benefit it with softer springs.It seems great otherwise for trail riding
your sport is awesome. i bought a p500 lmao. you wanna talk bad suspension no flex. bad seating. no power. it’s pretty much the worse of all sxs there is. except slow tight muddy trails deep rivers and golf courses lol. i want one of these sports so bad. 2 more years and it’s paid for i’ll be signing away on a sport xrc. thanks for the review.
It will be interesting to see what changes might happen to the sport in a couple years
When it comes to the fuel gauge I think you're making a mistake. That is intentional. It has 4 gallons of reserve when mine is empty I have burned 6 gallons of gas that is so you never run out. Did they perhaps make the reserve a little too big? I do think so. The only thing I think is weird is they don't specifically call it out that way. But my first buggy was a Honda pioneer 500 and I think it had 5 gallon of capacity. But they only counted four gallons on the gauge and the last gallon was reserve. Honda did tell you that right in the manual. I wish Can-Am more specifically stated it in their manual as well but I do believe that is the idea
Well I must be lucky so far my gas gauge works. I sat in a x3 I didn't like the laid back position not being able to see tires. One thing I hate with our rc is brake squeaking drives me crazy I don't know if they all do it or not or if there's remedy. Other than that I like the machine.
That's the Can Am mating call. My Defender does the same
@@DerangedOffRoad hey maybe we could trade working gas gauge for non squeaking brakes
Yep. I know your pain. I clean mine after hard rides with brake cleaner and it stops the squeaking for the ride that day
The Mav Sport, slap on a Force Turbo kit, and that wakes it right up! Does it have the capability of the X3? No, but the pros outweigh the cons on one vs the other in all other categories!
The heater option sold me alone, the X3 doesn't have the option and the aftermarket kits are garbage!
The Sealed up cab needs a heater if you're going to keep the windows clean in winter.
The Sport seating position is much better for all around usage, especially for pushing snow or cruising around on trails etc..
So for trail riding in the woods and open road and overall fun time maybe creeks and utv Parks what would u suggest ? Oh and I’m 6’3
If you have the space to open it up and use a turbo than I'd say more power of always better. Sit in both. The X3 seating position isn't for everyone
My thoughts. If you're going with the X3 XRC then just get the turbo RR. That has a fairly complete vehicle.
It's a pretty big jump in price to jump to the RR. It is an awesome machine though.
@@DerangedOffRoad when this virus is all done come down to Mesquite. I'll let you drive mine.
Sounds good.
What happens in a drag race between you and the KRX?
Well, there a re lots of variables to be considered. X3 with more power can handle bigger tires, that means more not only more clearance but smoother ride over obstacles.
Trailing is proven to be the most used by real rock crawlers. You will not see a problem with A arms over even steps, but A arms will get stuck over small tall rocks and there nothing you can do to improve it. While the trailing arms will slide over them. Just use skid strips under the trailing arms to prevent damage.
Sitting taller not only affects you CG making it more tippy but rocks the driver and passenger body way more.
Is the X3 better?
Yes, for sure, more room for upgrades, storage boxes available for the back, it looks better and more fun to drive, you will not get bored driving it after awhile.
What machine is best for you?
The one you can afford and use very often!
Are you still running a front sway bar on the sport xrc ?
????
Nope. It's been gone for months.
Dave, just wondering if you looked at/considered the RZR XP1000 Trails and Rocks edition? It's right in the same price point and features. It doesn't have a selectable front locker but has features such as lower transmission gearing, more sensitive differential activation, and arched a-arms and radius rods. I have some experience in one and don't really have any complaints but when looking at what I want to buy personally, I'm comparing these three models (plus maybe the KRX). Just curious if you considered it and, if so, what your thoughts between the Sport and it were. Great video!
If you want my two cents...between the two you mentioned buy the Can Am just for reliability reasons. I’ve been doing this side by side thing since 2004 and seen a lot. But you should go look at the 2019 and 2020 YXZ sport shift! Go watch “TCB OFFROAD” and check out his in action...
Honestly I didn't look at the Polaris at all. We had a 2017 xp1000 and is was enough to make me not want to look at another one. The KRX is an awesome machine and for the money can't be beat. The xrc is a little too expensive when compared to the KRX.
@@DUNEATV the YXZ is a cool machine and I love the videos by Blown Budget Offroad but for what I'm looking for a YXZ doesn't meet my criteria. They always admit that a YXZ isn't the ideal machine for their type of riding.
@@DerangedOffRoad thanks for the response! Mind if I ask what about the XP1K that made you not consider a new one?
Dog is having more fun than you are 😀
You should try disconnect the front sway bar!!!
It is and has been since the first month I bought it
Does taking the sway bar out work on the 2016 mav turbo? What are the benefits? Thanks Tony
what is your location, i want to explore this area in the video...thanx for video we are in process of deciding, this helps
+1
I guess that must be why you selling it?
Your sport is a great machine but those front a arms are very weak you should strengthen them.
I’ve heard that and seen a couple on RUclips who have bent them. For now I’m just trying to be careful not to put the wheel in a bind while turning. Probably should gusset them at some point.
What navigation system do you use?
Ipad with gaia
Ummm lol. Everyone would have made had they bumped it like the RC did. Rest tried to just slow crawl it