Advantages of Commander ATVs
BRP at one time decided to “capture” part of the lucrative ATV market by switching from the production of snowmobiles. And the company has successfully competed with such powerful brands as Polaris, Yamaha, Kawasaki and Arctic Cat.
A special “calling card” of Can-Am Commander all-terrain vehicles is the powerful V-Twin engine.
Thus, the flagship of the model range, the BRP Commander 800 ATV is equipped with a 71-horsepower Rotax 800 EFI, and the Commander 1000 is equipped with an 83-horsepower Rotax 1000 EFI.
Price
Prices for these ATVs start at $11,699. The model range belongs to the premium segment. Despite the high cost, all all-terrain vehicles in the line successfully combine luxury, comfort, powerful features and performance.
Lightweight aluminum and heavy-duty plastic are the main materials used in ATVs.
Material of manufacture
The main materials used in ATVs are lightweight aluminum and heavy-duty plastic. The unique cargo compartments (double) use a waterproof partition made from a high-strength, anti-corrosion composite that resists scratches and damage.
Power
The Rotax 800 (1000) EFI engine found in select Commander ATVs is the most powerful engine up to 1000cc in displacement, and the Rotax 1000 EFI V-Twin engine is considered the most powerful engine in the world. Each engine features electronic fuel injection, and BRP says both offer class-leading fuel economy.
Ergonomic passenger seating system – Dynamic Passenger Comfort is built into the ATVs
The Can-Am Commander family also features Intelligent Throttle Control (ITC). BRP reports that the ITC system detects unwanted bounces and filters input data. This is designed to result in greater throttle precision, especially at low speed. There are also no cables to adjust or replace.
Comfort
Commander ATVs have a built-in ergonomic passenger seating system - Dynamic Passenger Comfort. It includes optimal seating placement, increased visibility and visibility, and an overall ergonomic design. The rear seats are raised 8.9 cm for increased visibility, and have the same ergonomics as the front seats. Also, for comfort and safety, there are handrails and side nets with convenient easy fastening at the back.
It features half windshields, a rear mesh and a durable tin roof with sunroof for wind and dust protection for a comfortable off-road ride.
Half windshields installed in ATVs
Model range and technical characteristics
Below are the features and benefits of the iconic Commander Series models. Each option has key features that will satisfy the needs of any ATV rider, both experienced and beginner.
1000 LTD
Introduced in 2014, the limited edition BRP Commander 1000 LTD successfully combines luxury and performance. Key features of the ATV are FOX air suspension, as well as a powerful 976 cc Rotax V-Twin engine with electronic fuel injection and intelligent throttle control (iTC). The SHOC 8-valve engine is mated to a CVT and offers a choice of 2WD/4WD with a Visco-Lok automatic locking front differential.
The all-terrain vehicle is ideal for off-road travel, as well as for occasional refueling, thanks to the 37.8-liter fuel tank.
BRP Commander 1000 LTD
Important Electronic and Technical Features and Accessories:
- speedometer, tachometer, odometer;
- progress and time counters;
- sport mode and ECO mode;
- 4WD indicators, self-diagnosis and automatic shutdown.
But what really sets the BRP Commander 1000 LTD apart in terms of technical specifications is the aforementioned air suspension, new three-mode dynamic power steering, Garmin navigation and a four-speaker audio system.
Attention! The Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 features a full tin roof, a windshield, a heavy-duty front bumper, a durable body, comfortable seats, and a choice of metallic gray and pearlescent white.
The Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 has a full tin roof.
MAX 1000 LTD
Launched in 2016, the Can-Am Commander MAX 1000 LIMITED is one of the most luxurious four-passenger ATVs on the market. It is equipped with a powerful Rotax 1000 V-Twin engine, dynamic power steering, GPS, and proprietary FOX shock absorbers. In addition, the model comes in a new cognac color option and also has a new standard electronic drive belt guard.
Three-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) allows the driver to select the level of assistance based on terrain and driving conditions.
Model Can-Am Commander MAX 1000 LIMITED
800 DPS
The 2015 Can-Am Commander 800R family has several key features. Thus, the 800R DPS model includes updated wheels and a new light gray color, as well as a powerful WARN ProVantage winch with a lifting capacity of up to 2 tons.
On the engine side, the Commander 800 DPS is powered by the proven Rotax 800 EFI V-Twin. A sophisticated electronic fuel injection system automatically maintains maximum engine performance, regardless of temperature or altitude. The progressive throttle makes the power controllable, whether you're climbing rocks or cruising softly on straight, open trails.
Important! The 54mm throttle body ensures smooth throttle delivery even when the rider's foot bounces due to the terrain. The model also has the ability to select an “eco” mode for driving in normal conditions.
Model 800R DPS
More about the features of the model:
- the spiral bevel gear of the rear differential reduces noise levels;
- Double A-arm front suspension allows you to avoid dives during heavy braking and rough terrain;
- rear torsion bar independent suspension provides excellent control and stability, especially on rough terrain, as well as a smoother ride than competitors;
- three-point seat belts allow the driver and passenger to feel safe;
- three dynamic control modes with BRPS Tri-Mode DPS system;
- Heavy duty front bumper for added protection in harsh driving conditions.
1000 XT
Can-Am produces many lines of ATVs. And almost every model line produces an additional series marked XT-P - this was the case with the legendary Outlander and Renegade lines, and Commander was no exception. In 2014, the BRP Commander 1000 LTD ATV was released.
Model 1000XT
The all-terrain vehicle in a classic black color made of polished black plastic with yellow accents pleases not only with its design, but also has:
- fully adjustable front and rear Fox anti-skid shock absorbers;
- reinforced front bumper;
- four-wheel drive;
- Tri-Mode DPS power steering (three driving options).
Another interesting feature of the model is the added front beam, which helps cope with slight body roll when cornering and off-road driving. This allows you to drive on almost any route, even deep mud, without getting stuck. Just in case, the kit includes a powerful winch with a lifting capacity of 1800 kg.
Important! This is one of the most expensive models of the brand, but it is fully equipped and also has various upgrades for every occasion and every taste. BRP Commander 1000 XT combines luxury and performance.
MAX 1000 XT
MAX 1000 XT
The 2022 BRP Can-Am Commander 1000 MAX XT is equipped with a Rotax V-Twin engine that displaces 976cc and produces 85 horsepower. Features of this representative of the model range are a Visco-Lok QE transmission with an automatic locking front differential, 27-inch Maxxis Bighorn tires on 14-inch aluminum wheels.
Important! The model has a double cargo compartment. The upper main section holds up to 180kg of cargo, while the lower semi-closed compartment can hold up to an additional 90kg.
The towing capacity of the ATV is 680 kg, and the included roller drive winch allows you to increase these figures to 2 tons.
Test drive Can-Am Commander: everything for sport, everything for victory!..
The release of the first Side-by-Side all-terrain vehicle in history (it was a Yamaha Rhino 2003) divided experts into two camps: some fundamentally did not see a future for this type of equipment, others, on the contrary, were delighted with the unusual combination of vehicle qualities - SUV and ATV. Time has proven the latter to be right. The success of the Rhino became obvious, and later another recreational equipment manufacturer, Polaris, expanded the Side-by-Side segment with the release of a sports model, the Ranger RZR.
All this time, the BRP Corporation did not show any activity in this area, although an all-terrain vehicle with “automobile” landing and control was expected from it. Meanwhile, Arctic Cat, Honda, Kawasaki, the Chinese represented by Kymco and CF-Moto, as well as companies traditionally involved in construction equipment: Caterpillar and Bobcat entered the Side-by-Side all-terrain vehicle market.
Apparently, BRP specialists were simply studying the market, waiting to see which way demand would swing. And, apparently, they came to the conclusion that models with a pronounced sporty note in their character are more in demand than purebred “utilitarians”. Because the long-awaited Can-Am Commander is a clear competitor to the “sportsmen” from Kawasaki and Polaris, and not to the utilitarian models from Honda and Yamaha.
A similar assumption was confirmed in a conversation with a correspondent of the Kolesa.Ru by representatives of the Russian distributor BRP. According to them, the new product from Can-Am was developed as a model primarily for outdoor activities.
When you take this into account, it becomes clear why the Commander looks rather squat compared to most of its competitors. The new Can-Am is a long vehicle (more than three meters in length), wide (1,489 mm), and its safety cage is relatively low (the total height of the vehicle is 1,829 mm). Such dimensions indirectly indicate that the designers were more concerned about the optimal weight distribution of the all-terrain vehicle than about its geometric cross-country ability. There is reason to believe that for this reason the Commander, unlike most vehicles of this type, does not exhibit an increased tendency to roll and roll over when cornering.
Such a quality as stability is very, very important for the Commander, since it is not deprived of power. The base for the new product is the Rotax 800 V-Twin EFI engine: a two-cylinder “four-stroke” liquid-cooled engine with a capacity of 800 cc. cm, used on Can-Am Outlander and Renegade ATVs. The top version of the Commander is equipped with a 1000 cc Rotax V-Twin engine producing 85 hp. With.
According to BRP, this power unit is currently the most powerful of those installed on Side-by-Side all-terrain vehicles. We readily believe, considering that the only competitor to the Commander with a 1000 cc engine is the Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 1000.
The Commander's chassis is traditional for Can-Am all-terrain vehicles. The front suspension is independent, on double A-arms, with an anti-dive effect. At the rear is TTI's proprietary independent torsion bar suspension with anti-roll bar. Both front and rear use Motion Control oil dampers.
It was not possible to fully evaluate the Commander’s handling during short demonstration runs for the press, held as part of the finals of the Northwestern Federal District Championship in trophy-raids on ATVs “Bomberdier Trophy”. But the energy intensity of the suspension was simply amazing: on a bumpy dirt road, the Commander easily reached 100 km/h (!) and at the same time did not show the slightest signs of any swing or “goat”, clinging to the trajectory with a death grip! It seemed that the device was specially created for cross-country competitions on all-terrain vehicles!
Most owners of the new Can-Am Commander will probably use it in conditions closer to motocross than to trophy-raid conditions, since the very style in which the device is made is more geared towards driving with the breeze than on overcoming impassable terrain. swamp. Although on heavy off-road conditions the Commander, one might think, will not fail either. Its arsenal includes manually activated all-wheel drive, a Visco-Lok front differential that has proven itself on Outlander ATVs, and a ground clearance of 279 mm. And an ingenious drainage system in the air ducts and a special design of the exhaust system minimize the risk of the engine “flooding” when overcoming fords.
To sum up our preliminary acquaintance with the new Can-Am Commander, we can say that the BRP corporation, after so many years of silence, has made a very strong move: competitors, seemingly firmly “staking out” their places in the sports Side-by-Side segment, will have to now either make room or prepare a worthy response to the Canadians. I wonder what the first counterattack will be?
We are looking forward to the opportunity to conduct a full test drive of the Commander: such an interesting new product cannot but intrigue.
