2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail Review

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The 2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail comes from the factory in either an 800 or a 1000 displacement engine and it is just like Can-Am to have several trim models not only for budget but for welcomed add-ons for those who want them. This Sport UTV sit 50-inches wide and has a longer than expected 90.6-inch wheel base. This gives the driver and passenger a little more balance, stability and builds confidence on the trail. Not only does this build driver confidence, but for a tall or larger rider it gives you more room in the cab. Can-Am calls this its improved Ergo-Lok cockpit.
Storage can be tough in such a small platform, but as usual Can-Am makes the best of its space with an “over the steering wheel” glove box of sorts and the traditional glove box in front of the passenger. There are also twin cup holders in the floor well within reach of the driver and passenger and a console in between the driver/passenger right in the center of the dash top for miscellaneous items. A total of 5.3 gallons of storage is included in the cab.
In my test unit, the 2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail 1000, when you get in and comfortable the three-point seat belts and seat bolstering do make you feel confident of any trail ahead. The Maverick Trail has a nice digital dash that also provides information from speed to engine RPM and gear selected, as well as fuel and drive situation, whether it be 2WD/4WD, etc. This Maverick Trail even has an unlocking rear differential for those situations that call for it, like your prize lawn or that fresh gravel on the drive.
Our ride location started near the High Uinta Mountains outside of Salt Lake City, Utah in a little area known as Christmas Meadows. Home to the Wasatch Ranger District, this small portion of Utah holds another incredible gem for those looking for a destination to ride. The Bear River Lodge here caters to the adventurous whether it be snow or trail riding and if you just want to see the beautiful scenery I am sure Jamie and Roger would love to have you at any time. They run a full-service lodge that is also first class.
After a morning ride into this area by car, it was time to get into our gear and begin our adventure in the 2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail 1000. Rolling out the trails from Bear River Lodge, it was clear that you sit low in the Maverick Trail and it does not feel tippy. As the 75-horsepower Rotax V-Twin gets moving you will instantly recognize the power and torque we have come to love about this mill. Although we riding up to 9,000-10,000 feet in elevation and each breath could be somewhat labored for this Georgia native, the Rotax did give us all it could. Keeping in mind that every 1,000 feet of elevation cuts about 3% of the available power, we knew there was much more hiding inside that powerful mill. Our Maverick Trail was also equipped with Can-Am’s Dynamic Power Steering or DPS. This is a welcomed component on any ATV or SXS these days and I personally love it. I did have a chance to ride in a base model Maverick Trail that unfortunately does not have power steering and all I can say is that the money is well spent as you get older and the trails get tighter!
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