A new competitor

[4x4x454]

Have any of you seen the new SXS from Can Am ? It is what I would be getting if I did not have a Trooper.

http://en-us.can-amside-by-side.brp.com/home.aspx

Awesome is all I can say.

Todd

[rocmoc]

Nice machine! Love to see a head to head with a RZR.

rocmoc n AZ

[Quig]

Nice machine! Love to see a head to head with a RZR.

rocmoc n AZ

few to look at,, impressive too

[Gumball]

Can Am Commander ride -

At our ATV Outlaw Jamboree in Eagar Arizona I had a chance to drive the new Commander. It is a very nice machine. That being said, for the money I'd stick with my Trooper.

The Commander did have many good things, like lots of power, good brakes and nice fit and finish, it did have some things on the down side. For tight rocky mountain trails, like those found in the Arizona White Mountains it's size and weight become a con, (not unlike the Trooper, having the same problem). The longer wheel base is a real problem with some of the high water bars on our trails. When the RZRs are high centering you know you are in trouble. Overall I didn't feel it has as good a ride as my Trooper. Maybe because it was brand new.

When I asked to drive the 1000X with the Fox Shocks, rather than just tell me it wasn't available, the rep told me it had blown a seal? (must not have been a sales rep).

If you have LOTS of $$ and want to be the first kid on the block with the new toy, I'm sure you can't go far wrong.

Disclaimer: This opinion and $1.00 will get you cup of coffee (senior cup) at McDonalds.

Gumball

[ricksrb]

Can Am Commander ride -

At our ATV Outlaw Jamboree in Eagar Arizona I had a chance to drive the new Commander. It is a very nice machine. That being said, for the money I'd stick with my Trooper.

The Commander did have many good things, like lots of power, good brakes and nice fit and finish, it did have some things on the down side. For tight rocky mountain trails, like those found in the Arizona White Mountains it's size and weight become a con, (not unlike the Trooper, having the same problem). The longer wheel base is a real problem with some of the high water bars on our trails. When the RZRs are high centering you know you are in trouble. Overall I didn't feel it has as good a ride as my Trooper. Maybe because it was brand new.

When I asked to drive the 1000X with the Fox Shocks, rather than just tell me it wasn't available, the rep told me it had blown a seal? (must not have been a sales rep).

If you have LOTS of $$ and want to be the first kid on the block with the new toy, I'm sure you can't go far wrong.

Disclaimer: This opinion and $1.00 will get you cup of coffee (senior cup) at McDonalds.

Gumball

I just wonder how it would do head to head with a trooper.Or should I have said how the trooper would do head to head with the commander.

[rocmoc]

The Trooper won't stand a chance especially against the X. Power to weight ratio is better than the Troopers and the trans gearing of the Trooper doesn't lend itself to drag racing. Looks like a great machine and maybe a source of parts in the future, maybe the diffs.

rocmoc n AZ