2013 Can Am Maverick.

The price is high, but not as bad as I thought it would be. I was thinking in the $19K range. $15K for the base model is an eye opener for me.

Nice but the first with a catalytic converter. I definitely do not care for that. Remove it and you will be staring at acheck engine light. Also I really really hope they dealt with the heat -- that adds a level of heat that adds many issues.

I love Can-am's but I would not be the guinea pig on this one. Drop the Cat and add EPS and then it could be a winner.



I've watched the hp wars and know that they mean little. The weaker 800 Outlander is quicker than the 7hp stronger reated 800R. Besides -- put someone like Simoniz in a 500cc and he will outrun 95% of riders in a 1000cc.

Randy R wrote:

Nice but the first with a catalytic converter. I definitely do not care for that. Remove it and you will be staring at acheck engine light. Also I really really hope they dealt with the heat -- that adds a level of heat that adds many issues.

I love Can-am's but I would not be the guinea pig on this one. Drop the Cat and add EPS and then it could be a winner.



I've watched the hp wars and know that they mean little. The weaker 800 Outlander is quicker than the 7hp stronger reated 800R. Besides -- put someone like Simoniz in a 500cc and he will outrun 95% of riders in a 1000cc.

Emissions equipment on a sxs? NO THANKS! And, no power steering most likely means no QE diff. Again, NO THANKS. This thing is sounding like a fast go nowhere Obama sxs. Man, this thing is starting to sound like a turd.

The usual from Can Am, next year it will have power steering and qe, I figure we will see catalytic converters on all new releases as the government puts their paws on things, but with the cats you get O2 sensors and closed loop, so hopefully it will be easier to piggyback the ecu and get bigger HP

After riding my commander for 18 months here's my take on the new maverick as compared to it.

Pluses:
More power
30% more ground clearance
40% more suspension travel
It has the same interior so most of my extras will swap over. I think all but the windshield
They raised the exhaust

Minuses:
No QE front diff. You could add your own but it should come stock with it. It would be interesting to see how far 101hp can sling mud when your stuck in a hole.
No power steering
That mid engine is good but the heat sucks and it fogs up your windshield everything you go through water when it's cold
Limited storage. I'm sure you'd get by but I need space for all the crap I haul.
Oh and I almost forgot. Those bighorn 2.0's. Not the best tire

Verdict. Why would I go out and buy a machine that is less capable than the one I have for how I ride? I wont. At least not this years models

CommAndrew wrote:

After riding my commander for 18 months here's my take on the new maverick as compared to it.

Pluses:
More power
30% more ground clearance
40% more suspension travel
It has the same interior so most of my extras will swap over. I think all but the windshield
They raised the exhaust

Minuses:
No QE front diff. You could add your own but it should come stock with it. It would be interesting to see how far 101hp can sling mud when your stuck in a hole.
No power steering
That mid engine is good but the heat sucks and it fogs up your windshield everything you go through water when it's cold
Limited storage. I'm sure you'd get by but I need space for all the crap I haul.
Oh and I almost forgot. Those bighorn 2.0's. Not the best tire

Verdict. Why would I go out and buy a machine that is less capable than the one I have for how I ride? I wont. At least not this years models

I'm still at that age where I want HORSEPOWER! I don't haul alot of stuff when I ride, other than a cooler.

Honestly, If I were in the market for a new machine, it would be the Maverick!

BRP Rider. Been looking but can't find any info on a show coming up in Maryland. If you could post the info. it would be appreciated...

Well I put money down on one yesterday. I am getting the first x model coming in to the dealership. So now the commander is up for sale.

commanderx wrote:

Well I put money down on one yesterday. I am getting the first x model coming in to the dealership. So now the commander is up for sale.

It would be great if you had it to bring to the Fall Ride

So is it the same basic motor as the current 1000's or a whole new one?

Can't wait to see it! Can I drive?

commanderx wrote:

Well I put money down on one yesterday. I am getting the first x model coming in to the dealership. So now the commander is up for sale.

wow ! ! ! hope it is in for the fall ride...........................luv to see it in person.

It's not coming out til December. May see one at the spring ride.

Yep don't know when it will be here will find out more whenever my dealer gets back from the dealer show.

Groundhog it is a dealer show for dealers. i'm going with the dealership that i help out on occasion.

commanderx wrote:

Well I put money down on one yesterday. I am getting the first x model coming in to the dealership. So now the commander is up for sale.

Well since your selling the commander, we will have to change your screen name to FUZION BENNY.......

We talked about this yesterday tbone. Don't think so lol

commanderx wrote:

We talked about this yesterday tbone. Don't think so lol

Ok....How about...ummmmm

BENNY MAV
BENDO FUZ
BEN DOVER
SPEEDY BENNY

Which one u like?

BEN DOVER...

Thanks BRP Rider. If it was around I was definately going to look at it.



Found some video.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_pSUnRy2NQ

I know someone that attended the sand show, and nobody there got to drive one. I don't know if they had a dealer show or not, the only place I know they've run it is at the dunes in Oregon and the used a couple of the can am race team drivers.

Overheating is a big concern

Jet wrote:

Purn1973 wrote:

Just talked to a dealer today that attended the dealer show. As much as I would like to love the new Maverick he told me some disturbing news.

1) Yes, in a straight line it is a rocketship, but, it will not handle!
2) The new Mavericks that were there kept over-heating on the 5 mile test loop.
3) Some of the ones tested were equipped with power steering, but, during aggressive driving the pump would heat up and the system would shut down!

This came straight from the horses mouth, from a dealer who has actually driven the new Maverick. Anyone else know of someone who has driven one?
It would interesting to have some more input.

so, what you are saying is it is a polaris in can am clothing ????????????? and yes i own one. lol.

Jet, I have never seen a new machine over-heat like yours does, must be all that Jack and Coke you haul around.

Sounds like bad news to me. I'm sure the 5 mile test loop don't hold a candle to the trails of WV and the way most people here ride. I'm sure I've said it somewhere before...Why don't they test their stuff in WV wide open hauling ass and beat it to death. Then they will no what they have before production. I'm not talking about a H&M green trail durring a dry day, I'm talking real world testing.

I'm gonna have to go to low range to tow someone with the no horsepower 450. Good news is it's a whole lot faster in low range with the JBS sheave.

Best way for them to test it is load it up with a case of ummmmmm......BUD LITE bring it out and say here it is dont bring it back til the beer is gone.....

Id rather drive a 70 dodge dart through the woods than that
3 legged broke back golf cart with a rocket engine.......



boys start investing in BuBBa Ropes
we going to be pulling..................................

I have a deposit down on the maverick xrs, hopefully it lives up to the hype canam is putting out. I'll be able to compare it to rzr s and rzr xp. My riding group consist of a 1000 commander, wildcat, rzrxp. I can see some 4 wide drag videos from a go pro when this thing comes in