Crowdog Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Top of the line Can-Am Commander 1000 X Can-Am enters the UTV market with a bang and their top-of-the-line Commander 1000 X. It is an incredible side x side vehicle right from the factory. With and industry leading 85 HP, Fox Racing Shox 2.0 RC2 shocks and beadlock wheels, it is ready to rip through the desert, dunes or rocks as it sits. I was lucky enough to get to chances to drive the Can-Am Commander 1000 X before it was introduced to the public on June 8, 2010. Once at Little Sahara Sand Dunes and then in Montreal for the Media Intro. Can-Am Commander 1000 X Information: Rotax® 1000 V-Twin engine // Newly developed for this project, the Rotax 1000 80º V-twin is the most powerful side-by-side engine in the industry* with 85 HP. The liquid-cooled, single overhead cam power plant features four valves per cylinder and is fed by a 54mm Bosch‡ throttle body and two VDO Seimens‡ fuel injectors. The sophisticated electronic fuel injection system automatically keeps the engine’s performance at its peak, regardless of temperature or altitude. Commander 1000 X Package Upgrades For the side-by-side rider who demands the best performance and features from their vehicle, BRP offers the Can-Am Commander 1000 X. Starting with the base Commander 1000, the X Package adds a host of features designed to bring performance- based features like high-end, piggyback Fox Racing Shox mounted both front and rear, a front sway bar, 12-inch aluminum beadlock wheels, rugged rock sliders on both the driver and passenger side and more. The X Package components, when combine together, build the ultimate side-by-side. Front and rear Fox Racing Shox HPG piggyback shocks // Large-diameter 47-millimeter aluminum piggyback shocks built by Fox Racing Shox are fully adjustable with high- and low-speed compression, high- and low-speed rebound and multi-position preload adjustment. Both front and rear shocks have 10 inches (25 cm) of travel. With advanced high- and low-speed tuning available, one can dial in suspension performance to their preference. The large-diameter design and piggyback construction help dissipate heat. Front sway bar // The 5/8-inch (1.6 cm) front sway bar helps reduce body roll in aggressive cornering enhancing the handling of the Can-Am Commander 1000 X. 12-inch Aluminum beadlock wheels // Aluminum beadlock wheels mean added performance under heavy acceleration and cornering. A Can-Am exclusive design clamps the tire bead securely to the Commander 1000 X wheel for the ultimate in performance. 26-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires // These rugged tires feature six-ply radial construction, yet are lightweight to cut down on unsprung weight. They absorb the terrain for a smooth ride and have a non-directional pattern to provide predictable cornering and to claw across roots, rocks and other tough terrain for climbing confidence. Analog/digital gauge // The gauge on the Commander 1000 X has an upgraded gauge on the base model. Featuring state-of-the-art instrumentation with an analog tachometer and speedometer combined with an advanced digital information center. Heavy-duty front bumper // A sleek, heavy-duty front bumper adds rugged durability to the Can-Am Commander 1000 X and completes the X-Package look of the side-by-side vehicle. Rock sliders // Both sides of the vehicle feature rock sliders that allow the Commander 1000 X to slide against obstacles like rocks and trees in challenging terrain. This helps keep obstacles away from the body panels of the vehicle. Leather steering wheel // A premium leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard on the Commander 1000 XT. X Package seat trim and graphics // The Can-Am Commander 1000 X features a premium X Package look with an stunning black design with yellow accents. It is designed to look sleek and fast even when sitting still and will certainly impress. More Commander details: Can-Am Commander 800 Can-Am Commander 1000 Can-Am Commander 1000 X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakster884 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Nice Should give the RZR some competition now considering its just about same size and weight. 85 ponies stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crowdog Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Nice Should give the RZR some competition now considering its just about same size and weight. 85 ponies stock. It is heavier that the RZR by a few hundred pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE STEEL Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Thanks for posting. Not sure about it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Mike Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Looks like is needs more travel. I can't believe that they are using a pic of it coming off 2 wheels for the promo. That kind of power would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan M Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Looks like is needs more travel. I can't believe that they are using a pic of it coming off 2 wheels for the promo. That kind of power would be nice. it has 10 inches stock..thats more than any other utv stock...except the rzrS which is long travel and is about 12 inches of true travel.....that 85 ponies is going to make it feel like a small jet...and that engine is easy to bump up to 100hp or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 that pic right there is an advertisement for the need for long travel on this with a dry weight of over 1200 lbs, that thing is a pig with some decent suspension, a better looking cage and some paddles...hopefully a DUNE pig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegas style Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 what kind of price have they published that info yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan M Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 that pic right there is an advertisement for the need for long travel on this with a dry weight of over 1200 lbs, that thing is a pig with some decent suspension, a better looking cage and some paddles...hopefully a DUNE pig you mean like this ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan M Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 that pic right there is an advertisement for the need for long travel on this with a dry weight of over 1200 lbs, that thing is a pig with some decent suspension, a better looking cage and some paddles...hopefully a DUNE pig you mean like this ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushjunkie Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 you mean like this ... That looks pretty good. I guess it wont be as easy to widen up the rear because of the trailing arms? Aside from spacers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnut Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 what kind of price have they published that info yet? The top of the line X model is only 600 more then a rzr-s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 you mean like this ... with paddles too...but that is a start...obviously aftermarket right? future needs doors cage de-tune the factor...I didnt know can am took over the fuggin dodge "rumble bee" n shait. 5 point harnesses probably a better intake system...time will tell exhaust fuel controller props for Can Am stuffing a rotax 1k in there...who will be the next to step it up in the CC wars of the sxs's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceisback Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Fly by wire limits the Commander to "just" 70mph. Won't be long before CDI's hit the street removing this little limiting factor. And there is already a kit to make this motor an 1137cc behemoth. It's not going to be for everyone because you can't please them all but if you watch ebay there's already been a few more RZR's show up and the prices are already dropping. The Commander will rule the dunes until Polaris drops a 1200cc motor into the RZR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mush Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Fly by wire limits the Commander to "just" 70mph. Won't be long before CDI's hit the street removing this little limiting factor. And there is already a kit to make this motor an 1137cc behemoth. It's not going to be for everyone because you can't please them all but if you watch ebay there's already been a few more RZR's show up and the prices are already dropping. The Commander will rule the dunes until Polaris drops a 1200cc motor into the RZR. absolutly, the rotax motors are great i have been running an 800 in my rhino for a few years now, and they are built for tourqe. they already have bbk kits for the 800 it's the same platform just a little longer stroke, when the motor builders get these in their hands it's gonna be game over for alot of the utv's out there. just finishing up my bbk kit and it will have almost the same hp to the wheels as this does at the crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXDOUT Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Pretty cool looking. But in my opinion, they are to small....just like the RZR's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot bob Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 i want 1 for the wife AWSOME !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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