The Can Am X3 is like when Yamaha did the Banshee back in the '80s ....changed the game...and still is being looked at as a great machine after almost years...
Ill take the nicer interior/feel over the extra 20 hp TBH.. Ride command has been a game changer for me. I had a base model Pro Xp and bought another one late last year with ride command and I feel more comfortable riding further out in trails / unknown areas, and not worry about finding my way back. Especially at on night rides..
That's what a garmin tread is for . Got a 2023 DS turbo rr and it's an amazing trail machine (needed the 64" for the area I live, PNW.) Tons of trails it's just barely getting through as it is. 3d printed a nice center console for my garmin tread, rugged comms, and a baofeng and it's perfect. And it's all easily and cheaply replaceable if or when I break it. Plus the tread and the radio are easily removed and small enough to hike out with if that day ever rears it's ugly head.
I'm in Phoenix and it's almost impossible to get a 2022 X3 since they are all in crates missing parts and can't be sold without them. I figured it would be the same for 2023, so I ended up buying a 2022 RZR Turbo R Ultimate last week. Great machine! Feels beefy and I'm sure it'll hold up well. Not as much power as the Pro R, but a proven powerplant which I appreciate and still plenty quick.
@@GarSeeYaa I asked and they had one at the time, loaded up with aftermarket parts that I had to buy with it and don't want. So no, not really a lame excuse since it's the truth. Someone sounds like a bit of a salty CanAm fanboy.
@denhoffer just heard that polaris had put a sale stop to the polaris for a recall, I went In looking for a polaris and was told I couldn't buy one right now
Good points, it's all about fun is correct my friend! I ended up keeping my 21 X3 XDS RR after waiting 8 months for a turbo r premium. Cost vs fun factor didn't add up. Great video!
Sold my CanAm X3 XRS Turbo RR and purchased a 2023 Rzr Turbo R, best decision i ever made the car all around is way better than the x3, handling the suspension and design looks way better in my point of view. The rzr is 19 HP less the the xrs turbo rr but i feel like its faster
I ordered a sweet 22 turbo r premium with ride command back in November of 21. My machine is at the dealer but I ended up falling in love with my x3....64 inch. All that power and fun factor is hard to give up! Last machine i had was a 20 Pro xp which i loved as well and put 4k miles with no issues. Price made me say no to the Polaris, and yes I lost my $500 deposit.
Still loving my 2020 RR XRS MAX. At this point I've got over 50K into it and I still have more to go. I don't plan on getting a new one until my kids are older. Then me and the wife will just get the speed utv and be done.
Bummer Polaris dropped the R Sport. We weren’t really expecting Polaris to really come out with anything new this year since it seems like people are still just now getting their units they ordered last year, so there’s still a new buzz around them. Canam with bold new stickers was a surprise for us
A little birdie told me it's temporary until they can catch up with orders.... The big question if the stock walkers can be messaged enough to be plush. I love how plush and lively the X3 is and would love a similar characteristic on a Pro R 2 seater.... the Pro R in my short experience was very stable and predictable, but I want more squish, feel and feedback...
Almost 35k that's nuts they are even more here in Thailand, just bought a 2023 cfmoto 1000 for 16k loaded I know can am and polaris are better but with the money left over I can get a Harley Davidson too.
As far as i know the x3 bottoms out in the back and hit the ground. Not in the front. On the other hand polaris ”actual travel” counts in alot of tire squish. What i whould say is like cheating. It depends on tire & tirepressure. They should just Leave that parameter alone 💪😆
@@ChupacabraOffroad love it, 4 seater with 34 in SATV XT warriors, 750 mi, works great in dunes and mud, only down side is turning on tight trails and crap fuel mileage ⛽️
I don’t live there and can’t speak on it so I stay in my lane, last thing our sport needs is another knuckledick talking out his @&$ … the X3 is such a good base platform as you can seriously bump the HP etc but I also assume that’s not as big of a demand in your neck of the woods.
@@ChupacabraOffroad i didnt know if you had any experience with the 64" models from both manufactures. Btw here is wi law is 65" max with but there are places where you can use the 200hp if you want.
@@cboutdoorfun9955 I had a lot more experience when I worked for Polaris and got to drive all the models in Minnesota, Texas and the competitors units, I'm just 4 years removed from it. Where are you from? Haven't heard of a 65" limit.
@@ChupacabraOffroad live about 60 miles west of Green Bay, WI and ride in north east Wisconsin. Yes Wisconsin has a limit of 65” width outside of rim to outside of rim. I’m not sure if it’s because of just our trail width and safety or if the national forest is the main limitation so the state just follows suit to keep it less confusing. Definitely sucks for Polaris fans here as they can’t get a version of the best that legal
The 64" x3 wheelbase is too long... And if you don t want to do more mechanic than riding, just buy the talon. I know it s slow, but at least, you can beat the shit out of it without working on your sxs every weekend
Quick question… I’m planning on getting the light set up that you had in past video, with that said website showing 9-12 week delivery. Are delivery dates going to get better? I know I should have planned in advance but for a last minute guy like myself I’d like to receive them here in Socal before season. Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately I just spoke with Baja D and tehy will be struggling until at least October. We stock Squadron Pros, Sports, the X3 Onx 6 shock tower kit, and headlight kit, along with the amber covers, we ordered these items a while ago and will most likely sell them all at the Sand Show, if not sooner.
Pro R 2 seater, idk the classes change so much. X3’s essentially require a new frame. If you are doing smaller series I’m not sure what classes the Pro R fits in… I wish there was an affordable class/ spec class… the damn BITD rally class has $80k cars, it feels all over the map right now imo
Can am needs to get it together with the weak front end. Such a shame you gotta have an extra 4-5k ready just to make your x3 rideable. I’ll get one if they fix the structure, until then, my turbo S serves me well.
What would you recommend for back roads and possibly a little mud ?? Was looking into the mavrick but seems more for sand dune. Imma be more dirt roads and woods
The X3 is a trail situation compared to the ProR best to best is very different... the X3 your never flat and will flip over vs the straight flat turning of the ProR. Is that where you said the X3 is more exciting?
I love my 22 X3 RR. But the question I have is why is can-am making it so hard to tune more power in the them. I want to do the evo tune so bad. Lol can-am needs to stop locking the ECU’s.
I think this will become more of the norm, it's not in Can Am's best interest to have the ECU cracked open, lots of warranty claims when the power causes other failures, just my personal speculation but if you were an OEM you'd probably do your best, if it saves them money and potential lawsuits of crashes etc.
Both can be true. Take a CanAm to Moab or sand hollow and talk to me about the throttle sensitivity. KOH is a race and guys run 100k cars, I’m just saying my 2021 is hard to drive and I’m going to try the valet key or a pedal commander
I get it. Just giving you a hard time. Someone else has told me they did not like to go slow in their Can Am, but I think he felt it was the clutching that made it hard. He said his wife’s RZR was smoother to engage and run more technical trails.
@@toddcunningham2410 No one had a Can Am at Rally on the Rocks in Sand Hollow, RZR 4's are king, and lots of KRX's. You don't see near as many X3's in Utah, so I try and make content that considers multiple riding areas and conditions. Most people do have that much diversity in their riding, but I try to think a little bigger picture that just So Cal/ AZ....
The Can Am X3 is like when Yamaha did the Banshee back in the '80s ....changed the game...and still is being looked at as a great machine after almost years...
Ill take the nicer interior/feel over the extra 20 hp TBH.. Ride command has been a game changer for me. I had a base model Pro Xp and bought another one late last year with ride command and I feel more comfortable riding further out in trails / unknown areas, and not worry about finding my way back. Especially at on night rides..
That's what a garmin tread is for . Got a 2023 DS turbo rr and it's an amazing trail machine (needed the 64" for the area I live, PNW.) Tons of trails it's just barely getting through as it is. 3d printed a nice center console for my garmin tread, rugged comms, and a baofeng and it's perfect. And it's all easily and cheaply replaceable if or when I break it. Plus the tread and the radio are easily removed and small enough to hike out with if that day ever rears it's ugly head.
Weak frame is a deal breaker for this type of vehicle for me. Power and suspension can be upgraded easier then replacing frame
Last I checked, gusset kits and shock tower braces are cheaper then suspension and HP gains.
@@RubSomefastOnIt you can weld a gusset kit on but it’s still gonna be welded to thin DOM
I race a can am and rolled at 75mph, frames good
@@wolfserker3179 really? Very impressive. I’d love to see some footage of that
@@sxshethean3069i got pics post roll no video
I'm in Phoenix and it's almost impossible to get a 2022 X3 since they are all in crates missing parts and can't be sold without them. I figured it would be the same for 2023, so I ended up buying a 2022 RZR Turbo R Ultimate last week. Great machine! Feels beefy and I'm sure it'll hold up well. Not as much power as the Pro R, but a proven powerplant which I appreciate and still plenty quick.
Lame excuse lol. Adrenalin in casa grande has them in stock.
Did you buy at iron city?
@@GarSeeYaa I asked and they had one at the time, loaded up with aftermarket parts that I had to buy with it and don't want. So no, not really a lame excuse since it's the truth. Someone sounds like a bit of a salty CanAm fanboy.
@@fernie5.0 nope, 4 Seasons
@denhoffer just heard that polaris had put a sale stop to the polaris for a recall, I went In looking for a polaris and was told I couldn't buy one right now
Good points, it's all about fun is correct my friend! I ended up keeping my 21 X3 XDS RR after waiting 8 months for a turbo r premium. Cost vs fun factor didn't add up. Great video!
Great Video! Appreciate all you do for the industry!
Sold my CanAm X3 XRS Turbo RR and purchased a 2023 Rzr Turbo R, best decision i ever made the car all around is way better than the x3, handling the suspension and design looks way better in my point of view.
The rzr is 19 HP less the the xrs turbo rr but i feel like its faster
Sorry @ 1:56 we threw in the wrong photo. If you had to buy a new SxS this season, what are you getting and where do you ride?
Accidents happen; usually doing doughnuts in four wheel drive lll
I ordered a sweet 22 turbo r premium with ride command back in November of 21. My machine is at the dealer but I ended up falling in love with my x3....64 inch. All that power and fun factor is hard to give up! Last machine i had was a 20 Pro xp which i loved as well and put 4k miles with no issues. Price made me say no to the Polaris, and yes I lost my $500 deposit.
Still loving my 2020 RR XRS MAX. At this point I've got over 50K into it and I still have more to go. I don't plan on getting a new one until my kids are older. Then me and the wife will just get the speed utv and be done.
How many miles do you have?
@@kirrasbankz 5300, just sold it.
Bummer Polaris dropped the R Sport. We weren’t really expecting Polaris to really come out with anything new this year since it seems like people are still just now getting their units they ordered last year, so there’s still a new buzz around them. Canam with bold new stickers was a surprise for us
A little birdie told me it's temporary until they can catch up with orders.... The big question if the stock walkers can be messaged enough to be plush. I love how plush and lively the X3 is and would love a similar characteristic on a Pro R 2 seater.... the Pro R in my short experience was very stable and predictable, but I want more squish, feel and feedback...
Almost 35k that's nuts they are even more here in Thailand, just bought a 2023 cfmoto 1000 for 16k loaded I know can am and polaris are better but with the money left over I can get a Harley Davidson too.
As far as i know the x3 bottoms out in the back and hit the ground. Not in the front.
On the other hand polaris ”actual travel” counts in alot of tire squish. What i whould say is like cheating. It depends on tire & tirepressure. They should just
Leave that parameter alone 💪😆
My biggest problem with the Polaris is that they are always on the chase trailer. LOL
Haha last time I was in Baja we only caught and passed Can Am's, but to be fair one of our Turbo S's ended up on the trailer. Haha
Great video Nick! My next car will be a 2 seater
Lack of spontaneous combustion is why i got the 22 X3 😉
How are you liking it so far?
@@ChupacabraOffroad love it, 4 seater with 34 in SATV XT warriors, 750 mi, works great in dunes and mud, only down side is turning on tight trails and crap fuel mileage ⛽️
Great breakdown 👍🏼
Compare the less wide machines for the east coast and woods machines that are limited for 64" wide.
I don’t live there and can’t speak on it so I stay in my lane, last thing our sport needs is another knuckledick talking out his @&$ … the X3 is such a good base platform as you can seriously bump the HP etc but I also assume that’s not as big of a demand in your neck of the woods.
@@ChupacabraOffroad i didnt know if you had any experience with the 64" models from both manufactures. Btw here is wi law is 65" max with but there are places where you can use the 200hp if you want.
@@cboutdoorfun9955 I had a lot more experience when I worked for Polaris and got to drive all the models in Minnesota, Texas and the competitors units, I'm just 4 years removed from it. Where are you from? Haven't heard of a 65" limit.
@@ChupacabraOffroad live about 60 miles west of Green Bay, WI and ride in north east Wisconsin. Yes Wisconsin has a limit of 65” width outside of rim to outside of rim. I’m not sure if it’s because of just our trail width and safety or if the national forest is the main limitation so the state just follows suit to keep it less confusing. Definitely sucks for Polaris fans here as they can’t get a version of the best that legal
The 64" x3 wheelbase is too long... And if you don t want to do more mechanic than riding, just buy the talon. I know it s slow, but at least, you can beat the shit out of it without working on your sxs every weekend
On a 72 inch x3 what would you say is the max tire you can throw on a stock machine.
33"
When are your x3 direct fit Cuerro mirrors gonna be available?
Available now! Are you talking 1.875? We have bung mounts as well, if you are talking custom cage.
@@ChupacabraOffroad no I'm talking about the ones that mount directly to the stock roll cage through the holes
@@jadebylund7061 Yes we created a new Defender door mount, with slots so you can use to mount onto the direct mount.
Quick question… I’m planning on getting the light set up that you had in past video, with that said website showing 9-12 week delivery. Are delivery dates going to get better? I know I should have planned in advance but for a last minute guy like myself I’d like to receive them here in Socal before season. Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately I just spoke with Baja D and tehy will be struggling until at least October. We stock Squadron Pros, Sports, the X3 Onx 6 shock tower kit, and headlight kit, along with the amber covers, we ordered these items a while ago and will most likely sell them all at the Sand Show, if not sooner.
which one would you buy to build for racing?
Pro R 2 seater, idk the classes change so much. X3’s essentially require a new frame. If you are doing smaller series I’m not sure what classes the Pro R fits in… I wish there was an affordable class/ spec class… the damn BITD rally class has $80k cars, it feels all over the map right now imo
Can am needs to get it together with the weak front end. Such a shame you gotta have an extra 4-5k ready just to make your x3 rideable. I’ll get one if they fix the structure, until then, my turbo S serves me well.
Allsup racing has what you need
What would you recommend for back roads and possibly a little mud ?? Was looking into the mavrick but seems more for sand dune. Imma be more dirt roads and woods
get the Maverick DS or RC
@@AB-mx9lxlol are you really recomending a ds?😹💩
The X3 is a trail situation compared to the ProR best to best is very different... the X3 your never flat and will flip over vs the straight flat turning of the ProR. Is that where you said the X3 is more exciting?
Most of the complaints between both machines is corrected with the Pro R. I know this is a high dollar machine though.
True
I love my 22 X3 RR. But the question I have is why is can-am making it so hard to tune more power in the them. I want to do the evo tune so bad. Lol can-am needs to stop locking the ECU’s.
I think this will become more of the norm, it's not in Can Am's best interest to have the ECU cracked open, lots of warranty claims when the power causes other failures, just my personal speculation but if you were an OEM you'd probably do your best, if it saves them money and potential lawsuits of crashes etc.
Exactly!!!! That steering rack is so weak !!! Love my x3 but man lol
I rag on my Can Am all the time, but just got back in it at Glamis (content coming soon) and damn that thing is so fun!
@@ChupacabraOffroad : it definitely has flaws but the driving experience is just really fun in an x3 ! Trophy truck like
I’m a can am fan but Polaris is now leading the way
I think this is honest and fair at this point in time. I'm sure Can Am will counter, they always do and have elevated the game many times.
Ive been racing pro stock can am, next year we might run the turbo r now
More money but still the same weak frame problems. What a joke Can-Am
Smoother power ?😆 x3 i so smooth As hell. Definetly in eco mode😃
Not my 2021 in Eco
@@ChupacabraOffroad its maybe little intense rockcrawling, if you accidently hit the gaspedal 😃but i rather have good throttle response than badder
Rzr is alot smoother power deliver than my 21 XRS as well. Eco or not
I have a 22 xrs. Maybe i dont agree with you guys because of the new mapping in the 22’s
What’s the cost 2023 Rzr
I just went over many of the prices on the video...
A shit load
You need a 250K prerunner. These side X sides will break going balls out.
Yah we all need a quarter million dollar truck. Most of us can’t afford that
I missed the video, Nick will you upload later?
Yes it’s live now
@@ChupacabraOffroad on it Thank you
Nick I know you feel the RZR is better and smoother in the rocks, but Can Am has dominated KOTH the past few years.
Both can be true. Take a CanAm to Moab or sand hollow and talk to me about the throttle sensitivity. KOH is a race and guys run 100k cars, I’m just saying my 2021 is hard to drive and I’m going to try the valet key or a pedal commander
I get it. Just giving you a hard time. Someone else has told me they did not like to go slow in their Can Am, but I think he felt it was the clutching that made it hard. He said his wife’s RZR was smoother to engage and run more technical trails.
@@toddcunningham2410 No one had a Can Am at Rally on the Rocks in Sand Hollow, RZR 4's are king, and lots of KRX's. You don't see near as many X3's in Utah, so I try and make content that considers multiple riding areas and conditions. Most people do have that much diversity in their riding, but I try to think a little bigger picture that just So Cal/ AZ....
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Can am. Best motor. NOT CLOSE. Best suspension. Best clutching.
Hahaha best suspension? Are you sure 😹
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