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2021 Can-Am Defender HD8 Specs

SUMMARY

The 2021 Can-Am Defender HD8 is a UTV Style ATV equipped with an 799.9cc, Liquid Cooled, V Twin, SOHC, 4-Stroke Engine and a Continuously Variable (CVT) Transmission. It has a Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 driveline.

The Defender HD8 has a Independent Double A-Arm Front Suspension with 10 inches of travel while the Independent Rear Suspension has 10 inches of travel. The Defender HD8 has Front Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes and Rear Dual Hydraulic Disc Brakes.

The Defender HD8 was introduced in 2016 and is Carryover for 2021. It includes a 12 month Limited warranty.

MSRP: $12,399 Est. Monthly Payment*: $207

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SPECIFICATIONS (VIEW ALL SPECS)

Manufacturer	Can-Am
Model	Defender
Year	2021
Class	UTV
Country of Origin	Canada
MSRP	$12,399
Misc
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age	16
Generic Type (Primary)	UTV
Manufacturer Country	Canada
Manufacturer Type	SSV
Engine
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	799.9
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Starter	Electric
Engine Type	V Twin
Cooling	Liquid
Compression Ratio
Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	3
Seat Height (in)
Dimensions
Width (in)	62
Height (in)	76
Ground Clearance (in)	11
Wheelbase (in)	83
Weight
Towing Capacity (lbs)	2500
Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	10.6
Transmission
Number Of Speeds
Transmission Type	Continuously Variable (CVT)
Reverse	Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft
Front Suspension
Front Travel (in)	10
Front Suspension Type	Independent Double A-Arm
Price
Warranty (Months)	12
Warranty (Condition)	Limited
Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	10
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 27 x 11-12
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 27 x 9-12
Brakes
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Driveline
Driveline Type	Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

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KEY DIFFERENTIATORS

The base price of the 2021 Can-Am Defender HD8 ATV is $12399. This is $184.62 less expensive than its competition.

The V Twin engine in the 2021 Can-Am Defender HD8 ATV has a displacement of 800 cc which is 10.42% more than its competition.

The 2021 Can-Am Defender HD8 ATV weighs 1496 lbs which is 9.07% less than other UTV models.

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KEY FACTS
Manufacturer	Can-Am
Model	Defender
Year	2021
Class	UTV
Country of Origin	Canada
MSRP	$12,399

Misc
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age	16
Generic Type (Primary)	UTV
Manufacturer Country	Canada
Manufacturer Type	SSV

Engine
Cylinders	2
Engine Stroke	4-Stroke
Displacement (cc)	799.9
Valve Configuration	SOHC
Engine Type	V Twin
Cooling	Liquid
Compression Ratio
Compression Ratio

Seat Specifications
Number Of Seats	3
Seat Height (in)

Dimensions
Length (in)	121
Height (in)	76
Ground Clearance (in)	11
Wheelbase (in)<	83

Weight
Towing Capacity (lbs)	2500

Capacities
Fuel Capacity (gal)	10.6

Transmission
Number Of Speeds
Transmission Type	Continuously Variable (CVT)
Reverse	Yes
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)	Shaft

Front Suspension
Front Travel (in)	10
Front Suspension Type	Independent Double A-Arm

Price
Warranty (Months)	12
Warranty (Condition)	Limited

Rear Suspension
Rear Travel (in)	10
Rear Tire (Full Spec)	Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 27 x 11-12
Front Tire (Full Spec)	Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 27 x 9-12

Brakes
Front Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type	Dual Hydraulic Disc

Driveline
Rear Unlocking Differential	No
Driveline Type	Selectable 4X2 / 4X4