Tech Tuesday // CAN-AM Maverick R Review and NEW PRODUCTS!

Justin and the guys have gotten a hold of the new CAN-AM Maverick R! They're here to review it, give us their thoughts on it and show us some new products we've already started developing for it.
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[@FOURCED]

The Most detailed and Professional Review of the MavR to date by FAR! Great Work Team ST!

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Thank you very much 🤘🏻

[@jamesthompson3162]

Agreed

[@FNKevin77]

Yall need an ooh shitt button on the old guys microphone!! LOL just kidding been waiting on this video for a while now. As expected, the most comprehensive informative source of information in the side-by-side world. Can't wait to see you guys to take this thing to the podium

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Thank you very much

[@seankelly9998]

Love the videos keep them coming and I’m very happy with my shocks now thank you.

[@hotrailsrose]

Thank you for doing this video , you guys are awesome !

[@texaspowerstroke5327]

Thank you guys for this video. We (the SxS community) are looking for your solutions to some of the issues you mentioned - especially suspension related. I will be buying a Mav R in Nov/Dec (order arrival date) and will need your help soon after it gets to my house. I appreciate everything you guys do for our community.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Thank you very much 👍🏼

[@RobertYouther]

I didn't want one until I watched this...lol Sweet wrap too, makes the machine pop!

[@1cavscout160]

Nice in-depth review!

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Thanks!

[@paulwalters9725]

You have your's where's mine? Can't wait for it to arrive, I have a Talon and IMO manually shifting makes riding in the dunes twice the fun. Thanks for the great review.

[@____MC____]

The wrap looks sweet going into the cab

[@ShockTherapyllc]

👍🏼🤘🏻

[@duneme]

My Bronco Sport has some of the same Shifting Features as the Can-Am it sounds like! It’s an AutoMatic with Paddle Shifters that I can press to downshift (Round-abouts and Freeway wrap around an overpass are a couple places I like it most!

[@1gr8oil]

Very Professional and derailed review of the CAN AM Maverick R! If I could afford one, I would definitely have one!!

[@jeffwilliamson7831]

On the driver's side there's a panel next your leg you can take off to put it in neutral

[@ShockTherapyllc]

On man. I knew there was something. Thank you.

[@robharper6662]

Actually, that is what the OVERRIDE button is for. Check your manual case, there is a tool in there that you have to use to manually put the car in neutral. Override and the tool are used in conjunction.

[@olivierp4014]

The override is for reverse and other functions not necessarily linked to neutral. The panel on the driver side you are probably talking about is to access the 4x4 disconnect unit, which disengages the front wheels. You may refer to the operator's guide in the special procedures sections, it is the first procedure. Look for "permanent neutral".

[@duneme]

Jon, was thinking the same thing on the Bottoming! Please tell us if we need to adjust our Pre-load (is that right?) Thank You!

[@buggiesandboars]

The speedo in these things are quite optimistic. I think they are about 10kph out. On the top end.

[@justinhowell8484]

As soon as they come out with a 4 seater im in!

[@ShockTherapyllc]

I’ll let you in on a secret. It exists and it’s sick.

[@MerrymanRanch]

Would you get non smart shox model for racing? Tune it how you want? Had 22 smart shox that just threw codes guess we will see if they’re plagued with same issues.

[@sonnydlt]

if you run out of fuel and as long as you how power you can hold the N Button down for 5 seconds and it will put it in permanent neutral which will allow you to tow it also. if you lose power you have to manually unhook it at the engine.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Killer info thank you

[@criticalthinking3709]

Not sure why some people are not down on the front knuckle look? I think it looks badass and I can’t wait to sell my Polaris Pro XP 4 and grab one of the R’s.

[@ericlessard5021]

Hello, very good video like alway! I just want to tell you that you need to push the lower button on the small gage in front of the steering wheel to get your engine temp. It will change lower screen info until you get it... and for the oh shit button, maybe you could manufacture one... i don t know if it would sell but...

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Thank you very much. 👍🏼

[@garhead169]

On the SmartShock edition...does that limit your ability to adjust the suspension manually, like adding more/less compression & rebound?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Yes. You can’t adjust them individually.

[@sheputthelimeinthecoconut629]

Are your improvements going to address the rear end pogo that I see in so many videos? My X3 4 seat is bad at that and this one looks worse.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

We did notice some bucking. We are on it.

[@chickenhawk212]

Your race rack is one of my favorite upgrades on the x3, it makes a huge difference to the trail manners and handling of that car. Will this car need one or did they figure their shit out on the rack this time? Also, Does it have unit bearings for the wheel hubs like the pro r? East coast guys: we’ll definitely get trees stuck in the front end

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Glad you love the rack. This one looks better. Definitely less load on it. We will tear it down and find out how it does. It does have bearings like a pro R. Your right east coast will get trees in there.

[@PudinTane-gc4dn]

Cant wait for the trophy trucks to convert to this knuckle lol. Look at how good their steering issues are. Regaurdless, the knuckles are still ridiculous. Its not like we are driving them on super smooth pavement. Most people driving utvs on the west coast are dry dirt speed type and East coast are freaking mud, rock crawling, hill climbing tree running river bed ect.

[@imLwz]

SXS Blog said the same about the brakes being squishy so I don’t think it’s because you took it apart

[@kevinnitti228]

Is the transmission comparable to the talon and you can change gears in automatic mode as well in the talon

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Yes. It is quite a step up from the talon trans

[@ImpalaSS08]

I’ve heard it still jumps like crap like the X3 and rear bottoms hard. Any truth?

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

Very informative. The SXS blog guys got one and didn't seem to like it that much--or at least they liked the Pro-R more. Will you guys be getting a Speed UTV?

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

I think the main opinion from everyone so far is, it's a good car but not 12k more at the premium level than a pro r good. If you build the car to match all the options of the pro r ultimate stock configuration, it will cost you 52k

[@TheBandit7613]

@@Jizden_Mipanz If you ignore the ride in the backyard boys (SxSblog) or slow riding east coasters, it is that good. They don't have high speed trails like us western riders have. A little track in the backyard doesn't interest us very much. Headed to Glamis in 2 days while they ride in a 40 acre muddy off road park.

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

@@TheBandit7613 exactly. It's a dune machine. For that money I want something that does everything well. And Polaris is that something. From real world experience not just watching guys on youtube

[@TheBandit7613]

@@Jizden_Mipanz I don't know. I'm not going to say anything negative about the Polaris. Only one person in our riding group has one and he's an old man who rides kind of slow. We don't just dune. We go on LONG rides. Like Vegas to St George Utah, then to the Grand Canyon thru the Arizona Strip. All mostly tribal land and the tribes don't care as long as we buy stuff from them. The new Can Am is fast and I'm told, handles like a trophy truck that no SxS comes close to. I think the front end is dumb looking, stupid door pulls and no storage. The price is too high. I heard the navigation is worthless. The big screen is just for show. However, I also heard nothing can hang with it on a whooped out trail.

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

@@TheBandit7613 it's a cool machine for sure, not discounting that. But I can get a pro r ultimate with all the bells and whistles for 12k less than the Mav r with the same options

[@jfmjr1970]

I'm surprised you did not discuss the Gen 2 Smart Shox operation of this machine vs the Gen 1 that is in the X3

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Just basics on this one. More detail next Tuesday.

[@jfmjr1970]

@@ShockTherapyllc perfect I'm looking forward to it

[@seanburris1755]

does the transmission have"hill kill" capability? can you go from forward to revese super quick?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

We did not test that but the reverse and drive are just a push button so should be pretty fast

[@jabroni6199]

If you have to run a wider offset for 35s doesn’t that cancel out much (or at least some) of the suspension benefits this design brings to the table?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

You don’t have to run a wider offset for 35s. But you can run another 1” wider with next to no issues or negatives to the design

[@jabroni6199]

@@ShockTherapyllc hmmm. I know you guys are the experts but I’m having a hard time not believing my eyes on this one. If 32s are already rubbing on the vertical portion of the arm, 35s look like they’d be smashing into the angled end just before the vertical section pretty hard. Has anyone actually run 35s on stock offset wheels or are we taking canams word for it?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

@@jabroni6199it rubs on the sidewall. Not on top. Phil Blurton and dmDustin Jones had 35s on theirs no problem.

[@seankelly9998]

Justin and the guys can you do a show about the Kawasaki KRX and Turbo versus super chargers. Also, what is your opinion of the machines compared to the Polaris and Can Am.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Actually we talked quite a bit about it on a suspension geometry episode on camber. I love the car. Super strong. Great suspension. Killer rock crawler. Just under powered for west coast riding. Ana big fir east coast riding though. Excited to drive their now one once it comes out with the super charger

[@Toekneepowers]

Dropping loads 😂

[@zaneturner8423]

I hear Jon saying WE, is Jon now employed by the ST team ? I thought he was the Can Am meda guy. Nevertheless a good knowable guy and he's been around it since it all began.

[@UTVGuide101]

Been helping out at Shock Therapy for a few years now. Not exclusive Can-Am anymore.

[@jadebylund7061]

Sweet ride but I can get a pro r ultimate for 8k less because the dealers are starting to discount the pro R plus it's about 5k cheaper msrp to begin with and they ain't discounting the maverick R one cent right now.

[@Jose-jb8xo]

Usable suspension travel any thoughts? is it truly 25+ inches front/rear?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

It is true travel. At those numbers it has 3” rear and 4” front ground clearance.

[@jamesthompson3162]

I am pretty sure Justin said at one point he was getting a Speed car but not sure on the status on that. Would love to hear a similar review on the forthcoming El Diablo two seater Speed car. Honestly want well informed third party reviews to help me decide between these two pricey cars since test drives are basically non existent in the UTV world.

[@miller440x]

Robbie Gordon puts a stop to any negative feedback or reviews so dont hold your breath lol

[@jasoncrocker4289]

Pretty sure that Justin wouldn’t give a shit about what Robby would say and would give it to us straight.

[@ericlessard5021]

Justin said in one of his video that 4 link trailing arm was better than speed utv style trailing arm. Robby replied in a video that he does nt know what he talk about... so maybe justin won t be able to get a speed utv lol

[@jamesthompson3162]

@@ericlessard5021 That is pretty interesting. I thought Justin complimented the Speed UTV style but I could be misremembering it

[@ericlessard5021]

He did nt diss robby suspension, he just said he prefer 4 link ( i can t remember exactly wich video, but it was not so late after the pro r review if my memory is good). Than robby in his next weekly video was a little angry and said justin did nt know what he was talking about lol. I agree with justin. Imo, robby suspension work good when landing a jump or thing like that, but will never work like a maverick or pro r in the big whoops while on the gaz... i think it will never win a desert race because of that. This new maverick tho, with this new trans is a winner imo

[@celticbedou]

worth buying with the smart shox system or not ?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Yes. All day!👍🏼

[@tessierrr]

Dct's killed manuals in the car market for a reason, they are just that good

[@Kmcbee89]

What about track width wheel scrub on the maverick R?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

It’s a real concern to me. But it doesn’t drive like it’s as big an issue as I thought it would be

[@guspattyson2128]

Can you put portal axels on it ?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Yes

[@scottlauderbaugh1214]

Is it worth getting a smart shock model over the XRS?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Have not driven a non smart shock Mav R yet

[@hotrailsrose]

Is it easier getting to the battery ????

[@UTVGuide101]

Behind the driver’s seat

[@hicrazy20]

U have to push the break and push the n button

[@TwistedOff]

👍

[@toddbrimer5672]

Others have said that the rear is soft. What's your opinions?

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Interesting because I drove one that was soft but this is not soft. I think there are two valve specs out there. We will find that out soon

[@hicrazy20]

Your break will make noise when u break it in when u push the break

[@user-od8cn5zx2x]

You’ve got an East Coast location now you need to start doing East Coast events.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

We are scheduling those now🤘🏻

[@bradlisa5951]

“Oh shit button” , they just didn’t wanna copy them other guys and their awesome machine.

[@jasonlara1943]

interesting the sxs blog guys pretty much say the opposite. they say the maverick r is not very numbal in the corners and they all bought pro rs lol.

[@michaelr1760]

These guys r the experts so I would believe them over sxsblog

[@TheBandit7613]

Who watches the SxS blog? Some dudes who ride around their 2 acre backyard. Lame.

[@snomofilms]

Almost everyone else has had the exact opposite opinion of these new cars

[@geraldmaez9672]

WHAT HAVE YOULL DONE TO THE CAR

[@ShockTherapyllc]

We have not changed the Shock package at all. Just design new parts. Now that we have a feel for it stock we with start in on improvements

[@geraldmaez9672]

THANK YOU

[@toddbrimer5672]

Didn't talk boat sides

[@447Film]

Seems from other videos rear end scrub is alot

[@ShockTherapyllc]

Looks like 8” or more rear scrub

[@dsjeffress]

Dub, Dub, Dub, 😂😂

[@jimmace6148]

Videos ive seen it pushes pretty bad in corners.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

I agree it can push but for us only at slow speeds. Like making a u turn on the trail. No push at any pace.

[@robbnutter4665]

I'm going back and forth between this and a Polaris, but I hear/read Can-Am's fit and finish is lousy. I don't want to spend as much as they are if that is Can-Am's "norm".

[@fozzybear9114]

Can am built machine polaris cant build, but im sure they will copy

[@andrewhelgeson5523]

Did Can Am pay Justin... Anything negative he shoots down or interrupts. We want to hear real talk like SXS blog guys did for those of us who pre ordered these machines, since you don't get to test drive before you buy. We want to know the good and the bad, so we are $60k deep in a turd. These cars are not cheap by any means.

[@ShockTherapyllc]

One thing that has never happened is me get paid. The reason is so I can be honest without fear of pressure in any way. Trust me if there was something crappy I would tell you. Time will tell. There might be things that fail over time. I’ll point them out. But right now with my limited driving time I am very impressed. Even if I would have designed the suspension in a different way it’s still very impressive. Btw. We are working on the SXS blog guys car soon and you will hear all about it good or bad.

[@RamRhino]

Sxsblog didn’t like it they said pro R was way better

[@fozzybear9114]

Whos sxsblog?

[@stepheno.2730]

Same can, more ham

[@allmotorhash]

Dont do the Speed Without suga

[@ImpalaSS08]

A gamer for sure but not a game changer. A

[@pixelmonsters1496]

Can Am killed most of the South market... We run 37" or 40+ and this stupid design will never work. If I went out with a GoPro 90% of the buggys have Very aggressive 37"+ tires.

[@downbytheriver501]

You can still buy the x3 to get yer YEE YEE on.

[@pixelmonsters1496]

I will stick to my Hodna Talon R :) @@downbytheriver501

[@TheBandit7613]

It's not for you. It's not for people who putt around in mud puddles. It's for high speed western trails.

[@pixelmonsters1496]

Right but that half the market. Not very smart

[@TheBandit7613]

@@pixelmonsters1496 It's not half the market. East of the Rockies is a small amount of sales. In most western states, we can ride them on the street. Walmart parking lot is loaded with SxS's. This weekend is Halloween weekend, opening weekend at the dunes. 50,000 people will be there. Like nothing you've ever seen before. You need to see it. Take a trip. Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Years, Martin Luther King and President's day are the biggest weekends. If you wanna go, let me know.

[@Jesse-lu7bt]

To expensive overated ur be