Can the Maverick X3 tow?

BRP's 2027 data doesn't list a towing capacity for the Maverick X3, while it lists 1,500 lb for the Maverick Sport. If towing matters to you, ask us to check the specific trim you're considering.

Which side-by-side is the widest?

According to BRP, the Maverick X3 X mr, at 74.2 in. (188.5 cm). The Maverick Sport and the Maverick X3 DS, X and X ds are 64 in. wide.

What licence do I need to drive a side-by-side in Quebec?

The rules are the same for both models. See our guide to the licence needed to drive a side-by-side in Quebec.

Can I trade in my current vehicle?

Yes. Have your vehicle appraised online with our trade-in tool; an advisor will follow up.

Vehicle Comparisons

2027 Can-Am Maverick Sport vs. Maverick X3: Which Side-by-Side?

By the Groupe Contant Team · Published October 23, 2026

Quick Answer

Maverick Sport or Maverick X3: what's the difference?

The 2027 Maverick Sport X has a 100 hp, 976 cc Rotax 1000R V-twin, 37.6 cm (14.8 in.) of front and rear travel, a 64 in. width, and comes standard with a 4,500 lb winch, a hard roof and half doors; BRP rates its towing capacity at 1,500 lb. The Maverick X3 has a 135 or 200 hp, 900 cc turbocharged 3-cylinder Rotax ACE engine, 50.8 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.) of travel depending on the trim, a Smart-Lok front differential and a 64 in. or roughly 72 in. width. Both come in 2-seat and 4-seat (MAX) versions. The Sport targets well-equipped trail riding; the X3, high performance, with specialized trims for rocks (X rc) or mud (X mr).

The Maverick Sport and the Maverick X3 are both sporty Can-Am side-by-sides, but they don't play in the same category. BRP presents the Maverick Sport as a side-by-side that delivers performance, comfort and reliability for long off-road rides; the Maverick X3 as its off-road dominance model, with turbo engines and long-travel suspension.

This comparison relies only on BRP's 2027 model-year data for dealers. The Maverick Sport appears in two trims (Sport X and Sport MAX X), the Maverick X3 in fourteen (DS, RS, X, X ds, X rs, X rc and X mr, each also as a 4-seat MAX): we name the trim whenever a figure changes.

Comparison table

Specification	Can-Am Maverick Sport 2027	Can-Am Maverick X3 2027
Engine type	100 hp, Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled	Varies by trim (5) TURBO: 135 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled and high-performance air filter (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) TURBO RR: 200 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with integrated intercooler and high-performance air filter (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) 135 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled and high-performance air filter (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 MAX X) 200 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with integrated intercooler and high-performance air filter (Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 200 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with integrated intercooler, high-performance air filter and strategically positioned engine air intake (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Drivetrain	Selectable 2WD / 4WD auto-locking QE front differential	Lockable front differential with exclusive Smart-Lok* True 2WD/4WD with front diff. lock / 4WD TRAIL ACTIV / 4WD TRAIL (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) Lockable front differential with exclusive Smart-Lok* technology. True 4 modes traction system: 2WD / 4WD with front diff. lock / 4WD ROCK / 4WD TRAIL (Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) Lockable front differential with exclusive Smart-Lok* technology. True 4 modes traction system: 2WD / 4WD with front diff. lock / 4WD MUD / 4WD TRAIL (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Power steering	Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)	High torque Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)
Front suspension	Arched double A-arm with sway bar / 14.8 in. (37.6 cm) suspension travel	Arched Double A-arm with sway bar / 20 in. (50.8 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) Arched Double A-arm with sway bar / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel Trophy truck inspired arms (Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Rear suspension	TTA with sway bar / 14.8 in. (37.6 cm) suspension travel	Varies by trim (6) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar / 20 in. (50.8 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar / 24 in. (61 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 X rs) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar and arched lower links / 24 in. (61 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 X rc) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar and arched lower links / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar and arched lower links / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Front shocks	FOX† 2.5 PODIUM Piggyback with QS3† Compression Adjustment	Varies by trim (9) SHOWA HPG piggyback 2.5 (dual-speed Compression, Dual-rate spring) (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 MAX X) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM† Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring DDA Valve (Dynamic Damping Adjustment) (Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM† Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring DDA Valve (Dynamic Damping Adjustment) (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with bypass, dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with bypass, dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM Piggyback with QS3† compression adjustment (Maverick X3 X mr) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar and arched lower links / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Front tires	XPS Trac Force 30 x 10 x 14 in.	Varies by trim (4) XPS Trac Force 30 x 10 x 14 in. (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) XPS Trac Force 32 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) XPS Hammer King 32 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) XPS Swamp King 30 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Length x width x height	122 x 64 x 74.25 in. (309.8 x 162.6 x 188.6 cm) (Maverick Sport X) 149 x 64 x 76.2 in. (378.4 x 162.6 x 193.5 cm) (Maverick Sport MAX X)	Varies by trim (11) 132 x 64 x 65.4 in. (335.3 x 162.5 x 166.1 cm) (Maverick X3 DS) 132 x 72.4 x 68.5 in. (335.3 x 183.9 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 RS) 132 x 64 x 65.7 in. (335.3 x 162.5 x 166.9 cm) (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds) 132 x 72.7 x 68.5 in. (335.3 x 184.7 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 X rs) 134.5 x 72.8 x 68.5 in. (341.6 x 184.9 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 X rc) 132.3 x 74.2 x 68 in. (348 x 188.5 x 172.7 cm) (Maverick X3 X mr) 164 x 64 x 65.8 in. (416.6 x 162.5 x 167.1 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX DS) 164 x 72.4 x 68.5 in. (416.6 x 183.9 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX RS) 164 x 64 x 66 in. (416.6 x 162.5 x 167.6 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) 165 x 72.7 x 68.5 in. (419.1 x 184.7 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 165 x 74.2 x 68 in. (419.1 x 188.5 x 172.7 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Wheelbase	90.6 in. (230.1 cm) (Maverick Sport X) 120.6 in. (306.3cm) (Maverick Sport MAX X)	102 in. (259.1 cm) (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr) 135 in. (342.9 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Ground clearance	15 in. (38.1 cm)	14 in. (35.6 cm) (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds) 16 in. (40.6 cm) (Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr) 13 in. (33 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds)
Dry weight	1,605 lb (728 kg) (Maverick Sport X) 1,907 lb (865 kg) (Maverick Sport MAX X)	Varies by trim (14) 1,602 lb (727 kg) (Maverick X3 DS) 1,728 lb (784 kg) (Maverick X3 RS) 1,579 lb (716 kg) (Maverick X3 X) 1,587 lb (720 kg) (Maverick X3 X ds) 1,735 lb (787 kg) (Maverick X3 X rs) 1,845 lb (837 kg) (Maverick X3 X rc) 1,803 lb (818 kg) (Maverick X3 X mr) 1,883 lb (854 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX DS) 2,015 lb (914 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX RS) 1,859 lb (843 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X) 1,870 lb (848 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X ds) 2,024 lb (918 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X rs) 2,116 lb (960 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 2,046 lb (928kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Seats	2 (Maverick Sport X) 4 (Maverick Sport MAX X)	2 (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr) 4 (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Fuel capacity	10 gal (38 L)	10.5 gal (40 L)
Winch	4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable	4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
Gauge type	4.5 in. Display	4.5 in. Display with keypad (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) 4.5 in. Display with keypad & 10.25 in. Touch Display (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 7.6 in. Wide Display with keypad (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Warranty	1-year BRP Limited warranty	1-year BRP Limited warranty

Rows marked with a dot differ between the two models. "Not listed": the figure isn't in the manufacturer source cited below.

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Specification	Can-Am Maverick Sport 2027	Can-Am Maverick X3 2027
Configuration
Engine	1000R	TURBO (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X) TURBO RR (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Suspension	Not listed	Smart-Shox
Engine
Engine type	100 hp, Rotax® 976 cc, V-twin, liquid cooled	Varies by trim (5) TURBO: 135 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled and high-performance air filter (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) TURBO RR: 200 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with integrated intercooler and high-performance air filter (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) 135 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled and high-performance air filter (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 MAX X) 200 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with integrated intercooler and high-performance air filter (Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 200 hp, Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 900 cc Turbocharged Triple-cylinder engine, liquid cooled with integrated intercooler, high-performance air filter and strategically positioned engine air intake (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Fuel delivery	Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)	Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Transmission	Quick Response System (QRS) CVT with high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P	pDrive primary and Quick Response System X (QRS-X) CVT with high airflow, L / H / N / R / P (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) pDrive primary and Quick Response System X (QRS-X) CVT, high airflow with strategically positioned CVT air intake and exhaust, L / H / N / R / P (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Drivetrain	Selectable 2WD / 4WD auto-locking QE front differential	Lockable front differential with exclusive Smart-Lok* True 2WD/4WD with front diff. lock / 4WD TRAIL ACTIV / 4WD TRAIL (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) Lockable front differential with exclusive Smart-Lok* technology. True 4 modes traction system: 2WD / 4WD with front diff. lock / 4WD ROCK / 4WD TRAIL (Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) Lockable front differential with exclusive Smart-Lok* technology. True 4 modes traction system: 2WD / 4WD with front diff. lock / 4WD MUD / 4WD TRAIL (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Driving assistance	CVT Engine Braking SPORT / ECO™ modes	Not listed
Power steering	Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)	High torque Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™)
Suspension
Front suspension	Arched double A-arm with sway bar / 14.8 in. (37.6 cm) suspension travel	Arched Double A-arm with sway bar / 20 in. (50.8 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) Arched Double A-arm with sway bar / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel Trophy truck inspired arms (Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Front shocks	FOX† 2.5 PODIUM Piggyback with QS3† Compression Adjustment	Varies by trim (9) SHOWA HPG piggyback 2.5 (dual-speed Compression, Dual-rate spring) (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 MAX X) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM† Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring DDA Valve (Dynamic Damping Adjustment) (Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM† Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring DDA Valve (Dynamic Damping Adjustment) (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with bypass, dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with bypass, dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM Piggyback with QS3† compression adjustment (Maverick X3 X mr) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar and arched lower links / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Rear suspension	TTA with sway bar / 14.8 in. (37.6 cm) suspension travel	Varies by trim (6) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar / 20 in. (50.8 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar / 24 in. (61 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 X rs) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar and arched lower links / 24 in. (61 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 X rc) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar and arched lower links / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 4-link Torsional Trailing-arm X (TTX) with sway bar and arched lower links / 22 in. (55.9 cm) suspension travel (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Rear shocks	FOX† 2.5 PODIUM Piggyback with QS3† Compression Adjustment & Bottom-Out control	Varies by trim (10) SHOWA HPG piggyback 2.5 (dual-speed Compression, Dual-rate spring) (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with dual-speed compression, rebound adjustments and bottom-out control (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 MAX X) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with dual-speed compression, rebound adjustments and bottom-out control (Maverick X3 X ds) FOX† 3.0 PODIUM† Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring DDA Valve (Dynamic Damping Adjustment) (Maverick X3 X ds) FOX† 3.0 PODIUM† Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring DDA Valve (Dynamic Damping Adjustment) (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) FOX† 3.0 PODIUM RC2† with bypass, dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) FOX† 3.0 PODIUM RC2† with bypass, dual-speed compression and rebound adjustments (Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM Piggyback with QS3†compression adjustment and bottom-out control (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr) FOX† 3.0 PODIUM† Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring DDA Valve (Dynamic Damping Adjustment) (Maverick X3 MAX X ds) FOX† 2.5 PODIUM RC2† Piggyback with dual-speed compression, rebound adjustments and bottom-out control (Maverick X3 MAX X ds)
Chassis, brakes & tires
Front tires	XPS Trac Force 30 x 10 x 14 in.	Varies by trim (4) XPS Trac Force 30 x 10 x 14 in. (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) XPS Trac Force 32 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) XPS Hammer King 32 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) XPS Swamp King 30 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Rear tires	XPS Trac Force 30 x 10 x 14 in.	Varies by trim (4) XPS Trac Force 30 x 10 x 14 in. (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) XPS Trac Force 32 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) XPS Hammer King 32 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) XPS Swamp King 30 x 10 x 15 in. (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Wheels	14 in. cast-aluminum	Varies by trim (4) 14 in. cast-aluminum (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X) 14 in. cast-aluminum beadlock (Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) 15 in. cast-aluminum beadlock (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 15 in. cast-aluminum (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Front brake	Twin piston caliper (32 mm) / 220 mm discs	Twin piston caliper (32 mm) / 262 mm discs
Rear brake	Twin piston caliper (28 mm) / 220 mm discs	Twin piston caliper (28 mm) / 248 mm discs
Dimensions & capacities
Length x width x height	122 x 64 x 74.25 in. (309.8 x 162.6 x 188.6 cm) (Maverick Sport X) 149 x 64 x 76.2 in. (378.4 x 162.6 x 193.5 cm) (Maverick Sport MAX X)	Varies by trim (11) 132 x 64 x 65.4 in. (335.3 x 162.5 x 166.1 cm) (Maverick X3 DS) 132 x 72.4 x 68.5 in. (335.3 x 183.9 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 RS) 132 x 64 x 65.7 in. (335.3 x 162.5 x 166.9 cm) (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds) 132 x 72.7 x 68.5 in. (335.3 x 184.7 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 X rs) 134.5 x 72.8 x 68.5 in. (341.6 x 184.9 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 X rc) 132.3 x 74.2 x 68 in. (348 x 188.5 x 172.7 cm) (Maverick X3 X mr) 164 x 64 x 65.8 in. (416.6 x 162.5 x 167.1 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX DS) 164 x 72.4 x 68.5 in. (416.6 x 183.9 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX RS) 164 x 64 x 66 in. (416.6 x 162.5 x 167.6 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) 165 x 72.7 x 68.5 in. (419.1 x 184.7 x 174 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 165 x 74.2 x 68 in. (419.1 x 188.5 x 172.7 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Wheelbase	90.6 in. (230.1 cm) (Maverick Sport X) 120.6 in. (306.3cm) (Maverick Sport MAX X)	102 in. (259.1 cm) (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr) 135 in. (342.9 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Ground clearance	15 in. (38.1 cm)	14 in. (35.6 cm) (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds) 16 in. (40.6 cm) (Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr) 13 in. (33 cm) (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds)
Chassis / cage	Profiled cage ROPS approved	Dual-phase 980 steel
Dry weight	1,605 lb (728 kg) (Maverick Sport X) 1,907 lb (865 kg) (Maverick Sport MAX X)	Varies by trim (14) 1,602 lb (727 kg) (Maverick X3 DS) 1,728 lb (784 kg) (Maverick X3 RS) 1,579 lb (716 kg) (Maverick X3 X) 1,587 lb (720 kg) (Maverick X3 X ds) 1,735 lb (787 kg) (Maverick X3 X rs) 1,845 lb (837 kg) (Maverick X3 X rc) 1,803 lb (818 kg) (Maverick X3 X mr) 1,883 lb (854 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX DS) 2,015 lb (914 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX RS) 1,859 lb (843 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X) 1,870 lb (848 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X ds) 2,024 lb (918 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X rs) 2,116 lb (960 kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 2,046 lb (928kg) (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Cargo box capacity	300 lb (148 kg)	Not listed
Storage capacity	Total: 6.5 gal (24.7 L)	Total: 2.5 gal (9.4 L) (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr) Total: 3 gal (11.4 L) (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Towing capacity	1,500 lb (680 kg)	Not listed
Fuel capacity	10 gal (38 L)	10.5 gal (40 L)
Seating capacity	2 (Maverick Sport X) 4 (Maverick Sport MAX X)	2 (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr) 4 (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Rack capacity	Not listed	91 kg (200 lb) avec LinQ™ quick-attach (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr) 68 kg (150 lb) avec LinQ™ quick-attach (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Features
Gauge type	4.5 in. Display	4.5 in. Display with keypad (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) 4.5 in. Display with keypad & 10.25 in. Touch Display (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 7.6 in. Wide Display with keypad (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Gauge	4.5 in. Display	4.5 in. Display with keypad (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) 4.5 in. Display with keypad & 10.25 in. Touch Display (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc) 7.6 in. Wide Display with keypad (Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Battery	18A/hr (270 CCA)	18A/hr (270 CCA)
Magneto	650 watt	650 watt (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) 850 watt (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS, Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Instrumentation	DC outlet (10-A)	DC outlet (10-A)
Lighting	LED Head and taillights	Premium high-performance LED headlights LED taillights (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 X rc, Maverick X3 X mr) LED headlight LED taillights (Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) LED headlight LED signature LED taillights (Maverick X3 MAX X, Maverick X3 MAX X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rc, Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Winch	4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable	4,500 lb (2,041 kg) winch with synthetic cable
Steering wheel	Adjustable tilt steering	Not listed
Protection	Integrated front bumper Full hard roof Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate Premium half doors Mudguards Front anchor	Varies by trim (8) Integrated front bumper Full hard roof Premium half doors Window net Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate Rear tow hook (Maverick X3 DS, Maverick X3 RS, Maverick X3 MAX DS, Maverick X3 MAX RS) Front bumper Full hard roof Premium half doors Window net Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate Panoramic mirror (Maverick X3 X, Maverick X3 MAX X) Integrated front bumper Full hard roof Premium half doors Window net 4-point harness with shoulder pads Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate Rear tow hook (Maverick X3 X ds, Maverick X3 MAX X ds) Integrated front bumper Full hard roof Premium half doors Window net 4-point harness with shoulder pads Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate Rear tow hook (Maverick X3 X rs, Maverick X3 MAX X rs) Front bumper Full hard roof Premium half doors Window net Intrusion bar 4-point harness with shoulder pads UHMWPE rock sliders HMWPE skid plates: Full heavy duty with differential / Under bumper / Front and rear suspension arm Rear tow hook Trailling Arm protector Lower A-arm protector (Maverick X3 X rc) Front bumper Premium half doors Window net Front and rear tow hooks Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate (Maverick X3 X mr) Front bumper Full hard roof Premium half doors Window net Intrusion bar 4-point harness with shoulder pads UHMWPE rock sliders HMWPE skid plates: Full heavy duty with differential / Under bumper / Front and rear suspension arm Rear tow hook Trailling Arm protector Lower A-arm protector (Maverick X3 MAX X rc) Front bumper Premium half doors Window net Front and rear tow hooks Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate (Maverick X3 MAX X mr)
Hitch type	2 in. hitch receiver	Not listed
Anti-theft system	Not listed	RF Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.™) with Start/Stop button

Compare two units in detail

Sources

Can-Am Maverick Sport: BRP product data, 2027 model year
Can-Am Maverick X3: BRP product data, 2027 model year

The Main Differences

Engine — Maverick Sport: Rotax 1000R, 976 cc V-twin, 100 hp. Maverick X3: turbocharged 900 cc 3-cylinder Rotax ACE, 135 hp (TURBO) or 200 hp (TURBO RR, with intercooler).
Suspension — Maverick Sport: 37.6 cm (14.8 in.) of front and rear travel, FOX 2.5 PODIUM shocks with QS3 adjustment. Maverick X3: 50.8 cm (20 in.) of travel on the DS, X and X ds, 55.9 cm (22 in.) on the RS, X rc and X mr, and up to 61 cm (24 in.) at the rear on the X rs and X rc; SHOWA HPG 2.5 shocks (DS, RS) or FOX 2.5 and 3.0 PODIUM (X trims), with Smart-Shox offered on the X ds and X rs.
Four-wheel drive — Maverick Sport: selectable 2WD / 4WD with an auto-locking QE front differential. Maverick X3: Smart-Lok lockable front differential, with 4WD TRAIL and TRAIL ACTIV modes, ROCK (X rc) or MUD (X mr).
Width and wheelbase — Maverick Sport: 64 in. wide, 90.6 in. wheelbase (120.6 in. on the MAX). Maverick X3: 64 in. (DS, X, X ds) or 72.4 to 74.2 in. (RS, X rs, X rc, X mr), 102 in. wheelbase (135 in. on the MAX).
Tires — Maverick Sport: 30 in. XPS Trac Force on 14 in. wheels. Maverick X3: 30 in. on most trims, 32 in. on the X rs (Trac Force) and X rc (Hammer King), and 30 in. XPS Swamp King on 15 in. wheels on the X mr.
Utility equipment — BRP lists a 300 lb cargo box, 1,500 lb towing capacity, a 2 in. hitch receiver and a standard 4,500 lb winch for the Maverick Sport. On the Maverick X3, the 4,500 lb winch is listed on the X, X rc and X mr trims.

Why Choose the Maverick Sport

BRP describes the Maverick Sport X as a solution built specifically for trail adventures, and it comes well equipped: a 4,500 lb winch with synthetic rope, a full hard roof, half doors, a full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate, mudguards and a front anchor. Dynamic Power Steering (DPS), SPORT and ECO modes and CVT engine braking round it out.

As wide as the X3 DS, X and X ds (64 in.) but shorter than every X3 (122 in. as a 2-seater, 149 in. as a MAX), it has 15 in. of ground clearance and a 38 L fuel tank. It's the logical choice if you want a sporty side-by-side that also handles light work, thanks to its cargo box and 1,500 lb towing capacity. The MAX X version adds two seats, for 4 in total.

Why Choose the Maverick X3

The Maverick X3 focuses on performance: a 135 or 200 hp turbo engine, 20 to 24 in. of travel, high-torque Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering and a Smart-Lok front differential on every trim. The lineup is broad: the DS and X stay at 64 in. wide, the RS and X rs go to about 72 in., BRP describes the X rc as its factory rock-crawling side-by-side, and the X mr is built for mud, with snorkeled engine and CVT air intakes.

The X trims add the 10.25 in. touchscreen (a 7.6 in. wide display on the X mr) and, depending on the trim, adjustable FOX PODIUM shocks or Smart-Shox technology. Every MAX version seats 4.

Which One Is Right for You?

Also considering a more utility-focused side-by-side? See our Can-Am Maverick vs. Honda Pioneer comparison.

Your profile	Our suggestion
You ride trails and want a standard winch and roof	Maverick Sport X
You need to tow or haul gear	Maverick Sport
You want power and long suspension travel	Maverick X3 (TURBO RR)
You mostly ride in rocks	Maverick X3 X rc
You mostly ride in mud	Maverick X3 X mr
You ride four-up	MAX version of either