2023 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9
2023 Can-Am Defender DPS HD9

Specs

General Information

Manufacturer
Can-Am
Can-Am
Model Year
2023
2023
Model
Defender DPS HD9
Defender DPS HD9
Model Code
8EPE
8EPE
Color
Timeless Black
Timeless Black

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
121 in. (307.1 cm)
121 in. (307.1 cm)
Height
76 in. (193 cm)
76 in. (193 cm)
Width
62 in. (157.5 cm)
62 in. (157.5 cm)
Weight
Estimated Dry - 1,541 lb. (699 kg)
Estimated Dry - 1,541 lb. (699 kg)
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 Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high-airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra L / H / N / R / P
PRO-TORQ CVT Transmission with Quick Response System (QRS), high-airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra L / H / N / R / P
Drive System
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential
Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential
Drive
Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes
Electronic Hill Descent Control ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes

Electrical

Battery

12 V (18 amp/h)

Magneto - 650 W

12 V (18 amp/h)

Magneto - 650 W

Instrumentation

DC outlet (10-A)

Gauge - 4.5 in. wide digital display

DC outlet (10-A)

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® V-twin
Rotax® V-twin
Cooling
Liquid
Liquid
Horsepower
65 hp
65 hp
Displacement
976 cc
976 cc
Torque
59 lb. ft.
59 lb. ft.
Fuel Capacity
10.6 gal. (40 l)
10.6 gal. (40 l)

Operational

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 steering

Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)

Wheel - Adjustable tilt steering

Seating

3 person capacity

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up Underside hooks

3 person capacity

VERSA-PRO bench seat with passenger seats flipping up Underside hooks

Other

Additional Colors

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo

Tundra Green

Oxford Blue

Timeless Black

Mossy Oak Break-Up Country Camo

Tundra Green

Oxford Blue

Timeless Black

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)
Cargo Box Capacity
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
600 lb. (272.2 kg)
Load Capacity
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Tailgate - 250 lb. (113.4 kg)
Capacity

Storage - Total 10.4 gal. (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Storage - Total 10.4 gal. (39.5 l)

Payload - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)

Towing Capacity
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
2,500 lb. (1,134 kg)
Safety Features
Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, HMWPE central skid plate
Protection - Integrated front steel bumper, HMWPE central skid plate
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

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.

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.