Can-Am Commander 800
Can-Am Commander 800
BRP brings Can-Am DNA to the side-by-side market by introducing the 2011 Can-Am Commander™ line-up. The five model line-up with two engine options delivers on the Can-Am promise of cutting-edge design, meaningful innovation and a focus on convenience, maximum value and more usability for the consumer.
This very unique side-by-side family has been designed to bring a new level of power, handling and user-focused features to the industry. Power comes from two engine options: a powerful Rotax 800 V-Twin EFI engine, and now a Rotax 1000 V-Twin EFI engine. This gives the Commander the most power and best fuel efficiency in the industry. For example, the Commander 1000 is 39 percent more fuel efficient than its class competitor.
“BRP continues to set the pace in product innovations. Capitalizing on the Can-Am brand growth momentum, we are entering in a new business segment with the Commander, which completes our product offering for on and off-road customers,” said José Boisjoli, president and chief executive officer.
The Can-Am Commander line reflects BRP’s commitment to offering the side-by-side customer a machine that does not force the rider to compromise performance for functionality. Innovative features like the Dual-Level cargo box, TTI rear suspension, anti-dive front-end geometry and more, throttle-by-wire through its Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) system, a 2-inch diameter rollover protection system (ROPS-approved), the most fuel capacity in the industry (38 liters or 10 gallons); and the most cockpit storage of any other side-by-side. Combined with the most powerful and fuel-efficient engines in the industry, this means the Can-Am Commander is immediately the vehicle of choice for the side-by-side customer.
“When we started to design the vehicle, we were determined to offer consumers a vehicle that would meet our Can-Am brand promise of delivering an exceptional riding experience. This focus on the customer also means our dealer network will have a vehicle that will raise industry standards and re-shape market dynamics as we know them today,” added Boisjoli.
The entire Can-Am Commander line consists of the following models: Commander 800 EFI, Commander 800 EFI XT, Commander 1000 EFI, Commander 1000 EFI XT and Commander 1000 EFI X. With its XT and X packages, BRP, through its Can-Am brand continues the tradition of bringing unprecedented value through its factory-built packages.
BRP also previewed its 2011 Can-Am Commander accessories line-up and off-road riding collections with a large assortment of the most sought-after accessories developed simultaneously with the new vehicles. The 50 accessories currently available offer total integration in form and function as well as the best riding experience.
Those who are interested in a demo ride of the Can-Am Commander line of side-by-side vehicles will be able to do so on the Can-Am Ride Says It All Tour. For more information on the tour and a list of tour stop locations, please visit www.trycan-am.com.
With the addition of the Can-Am Commander line of side-by-side vehicles, BRP is poised to address just about any need for the passionate off-road enthusiast and for consumers looking for more from the side-by-side experience. For details on the complete 2011 Can-Am off-road line-up and more information on each specific model, visit www.can-am.brp.com.
2011 Can-Am Commander 800R Family
In 2011, BRP completes its side-by-side lineup with the Can-Am® Commander™ 800R and Commander 800R XT™. As with the Commander 1000 family, BRP’s Can-Am engineers and designers worked hard to create a side-by-side vehicle that sets a new industry benchmark in performance, handling, comfort and convenience.
Each model features the powerful 71-HP Rotax® 800 EFI V-Twin powerplant, which is only bested in power by the Rotax 1000 EFI V-Twin engine, meaning the Commander 800R is the most powerful* side-by-side under 1000 cc. Each of the Commander 800R models brings a host of innovative features to the industry, like: Dual-Level™ cargo bed; throttle-by-wire Intelligent Throttle Control system (iTC™), a 2-inch diameter, high-strength steel cage that is ROPS approved; Torsional Trailing arm Independent (TTI) rear suspension design, removable, free-standing full-bolster driver and passenger seats; a driver seat that requires no tools to adjust; quick-attach side nets and more. The Commander 800R line also features sleek styling with a strong Can-Am DNA presence.
2011 Commander 800R Family Highlights
- 71 HP Rotax 800 EFI V-Twin engine
- Industry-leading fuel mileage
- Dual-level cargo box
- Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC)
- Visco-Lok front differential
- TTI rear suspension
- Double A-arm front suspension with dive-control geometry
- 2-inch diameter, high strength steel, ROPS-approved cage
- 1 928 cubic inches (31.6 litres) cockpit storage
- 240-watt lighting
- Quick-attach side nets
- 10-gallon (38 litres) gas tank
- Standard & Performance D.E.S.S.™ Keys (w/ an optional third work key)
- 3-point seatbelts with anti-cinch
- 11-inch (35 cm) of total ground clearance
- 214mm disc brakes with twin-piston calipers
- 26-inch Carlisle‡ Black Rock radial tires on 12” wheels (base model)
- 1,500 lbs (680 kg) towing capacity
- 2-inch rear hitch receiver
- Comfort seats with sit-in fore / aft driver adjustment
- Adjustable-tilt steering
- Passenger handhold and grab bar
- Dual cup holders
- 650-watt magneto
- Easy-to-use maintenance centre
- Base model available in yellow
Can-Am Commander 800R XT Package Includes
- 4,000-pound winch
- 26-inch Maxxis‡ Bighorn 2.0 tires
- 14-inch Cast aluminum wheels
- Analog/digital gauge
- Heavy-duty front bumper
- Rugged bed rails
- Mud guards
- Leather steering wheel
- Available in yellow or an industry-exclusive NEXT‡ G-1 Vista camouflage.
Manufacturer Info:
Can-Am, Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
www.can-am.brp.com or www.brp.com
