I hate the color.
I hate the stereo is std equip and not an accessory.
I like the 35" tires, hate they are on 16" wheels.
I like the winch, bumper and skid plates.
I like the taller knuckles.

Once the dust settles and we can get past the typo's, rumors and confusion, we can better understand the actual offerings and improvements.

I hope it has the max tranny and not just lower gears.

 

$3700 mandatory stereo and additional charge on smart shocks is absolute garbage. Lose the stereo, smart shocks included in base price and it would be a win. Colors, tires, etc all really nice. It’s too bad they blew it with an obvious cash grab to push the price up to almost 53k on a 4seat and 50k on a 2 seat. Too greedy.

 

Got to price in tariffs, I guess.

 

I like it. I do not think the stereo should be standard in it but all the other manufacturers are doing that as well. Are the knuckles actually taller than the standard knuckles? I hadn’t seen that yet. Would love to see that actually.

 

The other manufacturers are including stereos without charging you $3700 for it.

 

According to Chaney and Madden the XRC does have the max transmission and not just lower gears. Because of it the machine has longer trailing arms over the other R models. Didn’t hear much about the taller knuckles though

edit details on the XRC start around the 9:45 mark if you want to skip ahead

 

As y’all know I’m not in the market for a new sxs. But, having that tranny in the XRC only I think will do well. To my knowledge CT has not released the taller knuckles to run 37’s at this point so I thought maybe can am would of used that but doesn’t appear that way in the video. I agree with the sound system…4k mandatory is steep and over priced. The smart shox I like as an option…it has caused me more trouble than help with my build. That being said, 50k starting price is a lot to start. I’m probably close to 55k now on my build after redoing the whole machine basically.

 

Yea, the stereo is bullshit.
I don’t disagree with smart shocks as an option but they basically took the price of a 2025 smart shock model, removed the smart shocks and now want to charge you a a bunch extra for them. That’s a slick way of raising the price.

Kinda surprised they would do a big price increase when the competition decided not to and Kawasaki came in way less. We didn’t even get any new colors outside the XRC to go with our price increase. These things aren’t selling well already, I doubt a price increase is going to help much. You would think they would be looking to be more competitive not make it easier to push people to the competition. Maybe we should have all listened to Mega and got Pro R’s lol.

 

I see where the wheel base is 2” longer on the xrc than the xrs and just over 200lb heavier without smart shocks around 250ish with

 

I may have to trade my 2 X3's in on one.

 

Maybe CT raceworx has been waiting for this to drop and then they will release the KOh package that will include trailing arms and front knuckles to run 37’s, that would be epic…@dbrunton.

 

Jumping in with what I said in the other thread, other than lower low gear it's just stuff they already sell on the website as an accessory, and rock specific tires that are probably not as good as zillas.

Curious to hear if the knuckles are actually taller, I highly doubt that. Probably confusion over the fact they refer to that as "tall knuckle suspension", and have since day 1.

Launch control sounds neat, probably good for showing off in the back yard. I wouldn't use it on the trails. Smart to leverage the DCT in any way though to create a gap to CVT's.

 

Also this is different:

 

Is that a fox steering rack or some kind of stabilizer?
I would think something like that would have been noted.

 

It is a stabilizer and was mentioned during the introductory youtube video. CT makes one as well.

 

Ya I found the launch video and they did mention it.
See video, the off-road products start around 30 min mark.

lol people really buying those electric atv’s???

 

Answers to some of the questions above. XRC is new chassis to fit the longer and heavier 4 seat trans. Knuckles are not taller. It does appear to come with a steering stabilizer.

Our tall knuckle setup which includes the upper A arm and 1 piece 7075 billet knuckles is available for pre order now. Machining on a large batch of the knuckles is going on now. We are still working on a final price but it will be in the ballpark of $10.5 to just under 11K.

Oh and I dig this color a LOT!

 

Answers to some of the questions above. XRC is new chassis to fit the longer and heavier 4 seat trans.

I am very surprised that BRP didn't just update all models of the 2 seat R with the new Trans, now they have 3 different chassis across the lineup.
2 seat old trans(R X, XRS)
2 seat XRC with new trans
4 seat model
I have a feeling this will change next year, with all models having the newer trans.

 

Yeah I agree with you Rob I thought they would have made all two seaters the same as well to not deal with 3 chassis. I assume the backen plastics use the same as the max (assuming they are different for the extra length) and the trialing arms the same as the max. Maybe that is the play next year update them all that way and have one year XRC specific maybe. Or just keep rolling with it that way. Yeah while I don’t think the stereo is needed that isn’t the cost difference between the two. There are way more extras on the XRC compared to the XRS. Not to mention the different trans and length etc. I bet that steering stabilizer is probably $800 alone. Then the rock sliders, winch, extra skids, it also has a hood light and front bumper as well and the 35’s.

 

Yeah I agree with you Rob I thought they would have made all two seaters the same as well to not deal with 3 chassis. I assume the backen plastics use the same as the max (assuming they are different for the extra length) and the trialing arms the same as the max. Maybe that is the play next year update them all that way and have one year XRC specific maybe. Or just keep rolling with it that way. Yeah while I don’t think the stereo is needed that isn’t the cost difference between the two. There are way more extras on the XRC compared to the XRS. Not to mention the different trans and length etc. I bet that steering stabilizer is probably $800 alone. Then the rock sliders, winch, extra skids, etc.

It’s probably just the back tubing from the max being used. Yes, technically 3 diff chassis but not really new parts. I agree though, should just use the same gearbox and rear section on all of them.

 

Next year will be the X MR.

 

 

I'm still hung up on the $3700 extra expense for the stereo. Damn near a deal killer.
I do like the other features that have now been disclosed.
Longer is good
Trans is good
Stabilizer is good

Now I see where they were actually pretty savvy in the package to maximise returns making you buy the crappy stereo if you want everything else you can't get in the XRS.
Otherwise you could just build the XRS which also has more appealing colors.

 

The hood light is also a nice touch but I’m not really sold on this “smart light” stuff. Seems like a gimmick to charge more $$.

 

And stuff to go wrong imo

 

I do like what I see overall with the XRC, the stereo is just a hard pill to swallow. I can’t help but think they could sell this for 2k less without it. I also don’t like the price increase for smart shocks all around compared to last year.

I’ll be looking at the Kawasaki very closely. It’s like $10k less than this thing now. If it doesn’t deliver or performs poorly I may still consider the XRC but will not be able to get past feeing like I’m paying too much.

I might also consider a 25’ XRS for around the 40-42k they are discounted to.

Lots to look at and consider.

 

I do like what I see overall with the XRC, the stereo is just a hard pill to swallow. I can’t help but think they could sell this for 2k less without it. I also don’t like the price increase for smart shocks all around compared to last year.

I’ll be looking at the Kawasaki very closely. It’s like $10k less than this thing now. If it doesn’t deliver or performs poorly I may still consider the XRC but will not be able to get past feeing like I’m paying too much.

I think they took the VOC of people being really upset about "no speakers" in the wrong direction.

Imagine not know a whole ton about SxS's, you get in and see the big screen just like your car. Bluetooth your phone to it and wait, where is the sound? Then you probably assume it's a connection issue before you find out that the thing doesn't have speakers! I know for a fact tons of customers thought that was ridiculous.

So their solution was to include one of the speaker kits they already have developed, the problem is it's fuggin $3700.

I can see wanting to have speakers standard. It's embarrassing to not have some speakers in your top trim level and other brands do this easily.

I can see not wanting to develop a whole new audio kit.

But they missed the mark on the audio I think. Just too much burden.

 

JFC guys, this thing is 200+ hp per liter with computer shocks and a 10" screen. Can we PLEASE move beyond the carbureted boomer talk of "more goldern electronics to go wrong". I think we are way past that.

The biggest thing with the smart lights is the integration, it's an OEM look/feel to the buttons and installation over screwing an Auxbeam to the dash and/or having wires and relays everywhere. The light tucked into the hood is a slick spot for it.

 

I feel the addition of comms would have been a winner as an upgrade.

 

That's my question, how good is it if I have to buy it. I see you can upgrade to a Level 5 but that's an additional $5260 on top of the $3700. So it can't be that great.
$9K for a factory sound system....

 

That’s an absolute ripoff.

 

My air pods pro work really good and even reduce loud noises and can get them for $250 or less. No problem talking to others in the machine either and can still hear other dirt bikes and machines in the area.
They work really good for me and I don’t have to annoy everyone else out there with my shitty music.
For me just no value in high powered stereos but some basic decent sounding speakers should be a standard item on all models.

 

My only problem with all the “smart” things is they work great…until they don’t. Or you try to change something and have to end up changing 3 others because of it. Or in my case almost unable to change. Or need someone close by with unlocked BUDs to work on it (which I don’t have). But I get it, for the average person that wants to buy one and than just go drive around it works great.

 

You should buy a 1975 dirtbike then, a modern SxS isn't for you.

 

Lots of cool stuff with the RC. I do like it comes with the 4 seat transmission, lower gearing (gears 1-3 from a video I watched), longer wheelbase, and the 35" tires.

Will Can Am be the first to offer 8 year financing to make these affordable month payments?

 

Will Can Am be the first to offer 8 year financing to make these affordable month payments?

For the low rate of 9.99% 🤣

 

Bro, you don’t have $855 (not including tax and dealer “fees”) a month for 7 years?
You really need 8?? 🤣

It is crazy though. If you can’t pay cash or a substantial down payment (half or more) for 36 months you’re making a very bad financial choice. A lot worse than just buying a SxS as it is lol.

 

Bro, you don’t have $855 (not including tax and dealer “fees”) a month for 7 years?
You really need 8?? 🤣

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It is crazy though. If you can’t pay cash or a substantial down payment (half or more) for 36 months you’re making a very bad financial choice. A lot worse than just buying a SxS as it is lol.

Yes, not a very wise decision to buy one of these if you can't at least afford 1/2 down at least. Even agreeing to pay 9% on any amount is not making a wise choice, especially on a nice to have luxury item. If you can trully afford it you would pay cash.

I don't see many people out financing the expensive V8 sand cars, these price tags are becoming no different.