I got my Can-Am Defender HD a little over a week ago. Now that I drove it around some here are the pros and cons compared to my Honda 700
Can-Am
Much bigger. More legroom. Lots bigger dump bed.
Comfortable seats
Has a lot more to offer as far as add-ons and accessories
A lot quieter engine.
Probably faster but I can only go so fast on the ranch so don't really know.
Honda
Easier to navigate tight areas because it's smaller.
Smoother over rough terrain
Has a glovebox
Some people love the Can-Am transmission versus the Honda. So far I still prefer the Honda trans. Can-Am has too much of a no go from zero to taking off. You give it gas and it doesn't move until you give a little extra then it kicks in gear and goes. Maybe it just takes more getting use to.
Overall IMO it will come down to longevity. If the Can-Am makes it 7-9 years without any major issues I'd say it's better. Time will tell.
Other negative is Can-Am extras like storage or glovebox are high dollar. Maybe those prices will come down some day. I never priced Honda accessories, maybe they were just as bad.
I'm sure I'll think of more as the days/weeks go on.
Can-Am
Much bigger. More legroom. Lots bigger dump bed.
Comfortable seats
Has a lot more to offer as far as add-ons and accessories
A lot quieter engine.
Probably faster but I can only go so fast on the ranch so don't really know.
Honda
Easier to navigate tight areas because it's smaller.
Smoother over rough terrain
Has a glovebox
Some people love the Can-Am transmission versus the Honda. So far I still prefer the Honda trans. Can-Am has too much of a no go from zero to taking off. You give it gas and it doesn't move until you give a little extra then it kicks in gear and goes. Maybe it just takes more getting use to.
Overall IMO it will come down to longevity. If the Can-Am makes it 7-9 years without any major issues I'd say it's better. Time will tell.
Other negative is Can-Am extras like storage or glovebox are high dollar. Maybe those prices will come down some day. I never priced Honda accessories, maybe they were just as bad.
I'm sure I'll think of more as the days/weeks go on.
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