UTV Shootout: Polaris RZR XP 1000 Rocks and Trails VS Can-Am Maverick Sport X RC

[@JJ-nh8lv]

I like the looks of both these machines!

[@johnchase2165]

With owning both of these brands I would shy away from Polaris due to reliability. Polaris are good when new but tend to need more maintenance and more often in my experience. I have also owned atvs of both brands and same way. I grew up with Polaris and have changed to Can Am.

[@videoscrapheap]

I’m guessing that for the $2100 difference you could probably replace the wheels and add some lights to the Maverick which would cover two of the shortcomings you mentioned and end up with a better all around rig.

[@SpeedingMedia]

Beadlocks would be huge for me!

[@CruizinWithTheCarsons]

Awesome comparison. I have a 2019 XRC and was very close to buying the Polaris, I have zero regrets about my Can Am XRC. I put almost 2,500 miles on it last winter relentlessly pounding on it in the Arizona rocks and trails. Outstanding machine.

[@SpeedingMedia]

Appreciate the kind words and glad you're enjoying your XRC!

[@ernrh4633]

For as much as these machines are they should have a roof as standard equipment

[@SpeedingMedia]

Agreed!

[@ernrh4633]

@@SpeedingMedia 👍

[@samuelpredrina6481]

Mandou bem

[@MartoriousMartuzzi]

I have the x package maverick. I put 34s on it. Out crawl anyone in the trails. Cab comfort the best. Only thing I liked about my rzrs more was visability bit better. My opinion lol.

[@SpeedingMedia]

34's would be great!

[@paulhood7373]

Do the 34 inch tires fit stock or need lift kit?

[@MrBhowren]

I heard Horsepower numbers, but curious about torque numbers as well!

[@SpeedingMedia]

Good point. I don’t know that they publish those but I’ll see what I can find out. I can tell you that my “seat-of-the-pants” dyno says they feel very close.

[@TarotMediumNow]

I am going to do road riding mostly - which machine would do best for that?

[@SpeedingMedia]

a Honda Civic

[@TarotMediumNow]

@@SpeedingMedia - hahaha! I just purchased UTV Polaris Ultimate fully loaded - so that is my main road vehicle. But I want a sporty looking off-road also. Also have 2 ATV's. This is my retirement fun.

[@tonyhutchison8183]

Eliminating the music in the background would’ve been awesome!

[@FazzyBear3926]

Great video and Maybe try a drum and Bass music set in your video to make it That Much more unique

[@bazyanb6325]

i have one and theres 20 km on it and i haven't passed over 50km/h on it,but the exhaust turns burning red like idk i took it back to polaris they said its something normal but i don't trust that how is it possible like it'll catch on fire! is yours like this also?

[@SpeedingMedia]

We’ve never experienced that.

[@bazyanb6325]

@@SpeedingMedia thank you.

[@samuelpredrina6481]

Shoowww

[@mccatdaddy]

If does this why idling or while you’re driving? It’s definitely normal for high performance engines exhausts to do that at and idle because they are holding a lot of heat from not moving. That doesn’t mean that’s it’s fine though. So if it only does it when it’s not moving, then just shut it off if your gonna be stopped for more than a minute

[@adventurereviews9305]

Great video. Just got my 2020 xrc and rode it last weekend in Vermont. My previous ride was a 2015 xp 1000 desert edition which is similar to the Rocks and Trails. The xrc feels significantly more nimble on the trails and it high speed corners so flat which was surprising. Granted the springs need to break in and settle, but the rzr has a much softer and pillow-like ride quality. Can am fit and finish is the best though. Untouchable.

[@SpeedingMedia]

Thanks for sharing!

[@shirolee]

Great video!

[@SpeedingMedia]

thanks

[@jkgtexas]

Did you do any decibel testing in the cab of either one by chance?

[@SpeedingMedia]

No, I didn’t. What I can say for sure though is they got louder inside the cab with the roofs on.

[@outthedoorlife]

@@SpeedingMedia That would take these two off my list. I prefer quieter and comfort.

[@zenitresourcesllc912]

Which machine can accommodate a larger driver?

[@SpeedingMedia]

Great question! I’m 6’2” and had sufficient room in both. I think the RZR might have a bit more interior room to accommodate a larger person.

[@gilbertopinheiro6508]

Uaaauu

[@JWflatlander]

Maverick 100% 6’6” tall here

[@1gr8oil]

Great Comparison, of the two machines, thanks for sharing. Does the Polaris come with a winch as standard, like the XRC does? Once again, Great content!

[@SpeedingMedia]

Yes sir, the Polaris does come with a factory 4500lb winch.

[@gilbertopinheiro6508]

Interessante

[@stevenmcallister1170]

Also the Polaris comes with LED lights and harnesses. I have the Can-Am and wish it came with those things.

[@SpeedingMedia]

This is true. The LED lights on the Polaris are awesome. The harnesses are nice, but they make ingress/egress a bit tricky until you get used to them.

[@jeremydominick9664]

Very good comparison. I’m also from northeast PA, it’s mostly trail riding for me. I just purchased the XRC and coming from a commander it is night and day. Love the machine. Great video.

[@SpeedingMedia]

Thanks for the kind words! Don’t forget to subscribe!

[@davidrooksberry9246]

Jeremy I have the commander now. I was thinking about giving it a lift. For ground clearance. Should I just save the time? But have you researched other maverick sports? Thanks for your input.

[@greggiangobbe2269]

What machine has the more comfortable / softer suspension for all-around trial / rock riding?

[@SpeedingMedia]

I felt like at slower speeds, the RZR felt softer and more compliant. As speeds picked up, I actually preferred the way the Can Am felt. Truth be told, we didn't test the machines at high speed in the whoops. I'm not sure the rock crawler crowd is necessarily worried about high-speed whoops though.

[@greggiangobbe2269]

@@SpeedingMedia Thankyou - should have said at slower speeds but you answered it.

[@SpeedingMedia]

@@greggiangobbe2269 Let us know if you have any other questions!

[@sxsoutdoorsports9259]

Kawasaki KRX

[@SpeedingMedia]

Hoping we get our east coast KRX demo soon. I feel that will be an excellent UTV for the northeast where I live.

[@DownTownBrown11]

had a Maverick 1000, kept flipping it, and now ive got a rzr trail.... way better

[@tomcat6933]

🤑

[@williamrgordonjr9481]

I believe you forgot to say the Can-Am has excellent engine breaking or Polaris does not just saying

[@michaelroche8051]

Crazy tunes.

[@vlagrosa3307]

I will buy my first UTV, which do you recommend?

[@SpeedingMedia]

What type of riding do you do, what type of terrain, and what models have you considered.

[@vaoff-road5577]

If your riding trails Polaris RZR hands down. If your riding desert or dunes Can Am Maverick X3. But can’t go wrong with either one in both situations.

[@JJ-nh8lv]

Get the Canam. In my opinion it's better engineered. That said Polaris is a great ride. You really can't go wrong either way.

[@Captndarty]

For me aesthetics, interior agronomics and fit and finish are priority. If the other machine is 10 even 20% better with respect to engine and suspension I could care less. Most of these machines sit around being stared at with a beer in fist and they’re all nearly capable of doing the same job.

[@orangesmokers5901]

Why the music

[@rackum44]

I'm looking for the 2020 rocks and trails to buy ASAP but cannot find it I'm up here in Northeast Ohio and my camps in PA we ride every weekend

[@SpeedingMedia]

I know UTV's have been selling like crazy in the northeast. I'm pretty sure Bestline Powersports in Muncy, PA told me last week that they have one coming in.

[@Kdanielr78]

I know were a 2020 rocks and trail, black with flag and stars in grey it has 12 miles on it I think. No dirt or anything.

[@MrBhowren]

We will see how good Tom Brady is now that he isn't on the Patriots. Hard not to look good on those teams!

[@SpeedingMedia]

Agreed! I’m a Steelers fan so it’s hard to give Brady credit. He’s ruined many of my Sunday and Monday’s!

[@LRT_DaViNcHy_787]

Still the G.O.A.T

[@SheepDog1513]

Nice video and review. I think one talking point is accessorizing. Which Mfg., and more specifically, which machine has more after-market accessories available. Of course no one can say definitively, however it's probably safe to say Polaris and the XP1000 have more available to build with.

[@SpeedingMedia]

Very good point and I think you're likely correct. Although, I guess it depends what you're looking for.

[@gilbertopinheiro6508]

Uaaauu

[@heily-3806]

Watching two guys heads bounce around in the cab after five minutes gets hard to watch

[@brianost2703]

Towing not important? So your buddy breaks down and you can’t tow him out with the Polaris?

[@SpeedingMedia]

We've put a tow strap around plenty of bumpers...

[@brandonkennedy3627]

Obviously he was talking about hooking a trailer to it.

[@danielkelley9730]

Does the Can am feel like it has less power!

[@SpeedingMedia]

Not at all. The power is really good and both machines feel very comparable.

[@gilbertopinheiro6508]

gostei

[@Killzaze]

im a can am lover and will always be but i had to take a rzr just cuz you know trailing arm

[@SpeedingMedia]

Killzaze trailing arms have positives and negatives. A- arms have positives and negatives. You have to give something up to gain something in many instances. The good news is the manufacturers give us choices!

[@corylee2261]

Should have used the 120hp x3 xrc for the comparison...the xp and x3 chassis is more similar than the trail/sport chassis

[@SpeedingMedia]

It’s a turbo. We focused on the naturally aspirated models.

[@corylee2261]

@@SpeedingMedia it's only 10 hp different

[@allen268]

So I know this is a little late in the comments, but can you answer the endless debate over high range vs low for all-around trail riding, I have the TRE and everyone keeps saying ride in low under 20mph but I hate the way it revs so high in low like it’s really struggling, sounds and feels way better in high range even at 15-20 mph, don’t want to burn up belts but the TRE just doesn’t seem to perform at its best in low range other than for more extreme technical riding.

[@SpeedingMedia]

The only time I rode around in low was when I was crawling. My methodology was, as long as the clutch is locked up on the belt, you're good to go. If the machine is struggling to lock the belt up, then I'd run it in low.

[@ciceronkn]

Which one is faster?

[@SpeedingMedia]

We didn't do top speed testing. The trails are too tight here and honestly, they aren't straight enough to ever get to top speed. I will tell you they're both pretty equivalent and both will easily exceed 60mph. That's fast enough for the woods!

[@chadrobertsletsride7489]

Polaris is the fastest of these 2

[@heily-3806]

Love the RC wish they would stick a turbo on it

[@corylee2261]

Buy a x3 problem solved

[@heily-3806]

Cory Lee Whole different seating position

[@SpeedingMedia]

I don't think you'll see a turbo on the RC anytime soon

[@SpeedingMedia]

I agree. Plus...if you live where it's muddy, naturally aspirated runs cooler.

[@off-roadskys4250]

Heily - stuck a turbo on my XRC and it’s definitely a game changer.

[@curtishagley586]

How sad is it these days that you have to be sooo afraid of making a opinion . But good work great video

[@SpeedingMedia]

I’ve always felt as long as you’re fair and unbiased, stating an opinion is what people prefer.

[@TheSausage318]

Running out of talent or not. Well done.

[@SpeedingMedia]

Thank you!

[@rackum44]

And by the way great video I just really really like the color on the Polaris and there's really no rock crawling where I ride mainly trails and hills but I still really want the Polaris but I just cannot find it anywhere in stock

[@SpeedingMedia]

The color is awesome. I'm a huge fan of the desert tan. The wheel design and color on the RZR is great too. The wheels are one of my favorite stock wheels on a UTV.

[@SpeedingMedia]

check Bestline Powersports in Muncy, PA. Great guys and I'm pretty sure they told me they have one arriving.

[@bobmac515]

I like both machines and will be in the market for one these at the end of the year. For me the advantage goes to Polaris because of the trailing link suspension. I do more trails than rocks and the trailing link suspension is a better all around ride. Having said that, I do like the looks of the Can Am and could buy one if I found a tremendous deal on a close out. Good video.

[@SpeedingMedia]

I would normally agree, but we actually felt the Can-Am felt better on the trails. I'm guessing this is likely due to the Fox shocks on the Can-Am. After spirited trail riding both machines on the same trail, the Fox shocks were warm to the touch, whereas the Walker Evans shocks were so hot they couldn't be touched.

[@greggiangobbe2269]

@@SpeedingMedia What speeds are we talking about on the trails? You had said you felt the Polaris was softer at slow speed. If doing trail riding average speeds 15-20 mph and some rocks would you go RZR or Can-Am? Thanks for answers.

[@SpeedingMedia]

I liked the ride of the Can-Am at the 15-20mph range you mentioned.

[@stevenmcallister1170]

Just a little tidbit Polaris uses dry weight Can-Am uses wet.

[@SpeedingMedia]

That's inaccurate. They both use dry weight. Go check out their websites to confirm. Can-Am is 1593lbs dry and Polaris is 1573lbs dry.

[@stevenmcallister1170]

@@SpeedingMedia I'm sorry I was thinking about Honda.

[@SpeedingMedia]

No worries. It’s amazing how close the performance and relevant numbers are on these machines.

[@stevenmcallister1170]

@@SpeedingMedia I have the Can-Am and my buddy I work with has the Polaris. We have ridden together quite a bit. They are both good machines. The Can-Am doesn't have the Polaris rattles and noises. I think the Polaris gets better fuel mileage. The Can-Am is a Billy goat it will go places crawling that the Polaris will have to have momentum to get the trailing arms to go ever. I would own either one.

[@jaybosak2767]

stock rzr 1000 does not come with bead lock rims

[@SpeedingMedia]

You are absolutely incorrect. This model comes from the factory with the beadlocks that are on it.

[@mccatdaddy]

The xp1000 standard model does not, the xp1000 trail and rock edition does. It’s a special package with a lot of great upgrades, such as bead locks.

[@rugby3874]

TRUMP 2020! Yamaha Rmax is King

[@kong3]

Loose that crap music.

[@SpeedingMedia]

To each their own

[@jeremiahlf]

Lose.