2021 Can-Am Commander 1000R XT-P Test Review

2021 Can-Am Commander 1000R XT-P Test Review

When Can-Am released the 2010 Commander 1000, they carved out a niche in the SXS market with a machine that could play as hard as it worked; a quiver killer in its day for those who could own only one machine, but wanted to do it all. Can-Am enjoyed their spot at the top of the sport/utility segment for six years until the arrival of the Polaris General in 2016. The arrival of the Yamaha RMAX in 2021 further diminished the appeal of the Commander in a segment it once dominated.

Things changed in the mid 2021 model year, though, as Can-Am introduced an entirely new line of Commander models with two and four-seat MAX options available. Not entirely new machines from the ground up, the new Commanders are essentially the proven and fun to drive Maverick Sport models adapted for getting work done through the addition of a dumping cargo bed plus other small tweaks to the engine, chassis, and suspension.

For our test of the 2021 Can-Am Commander 1000R, we opted to go with their top-of-the-line XT-P model. Why not? The Commander XT-P is $300 less in price than the mid-level Yamaha RMAX2 1000 and $1,300 less than the base model, Polaris General Deluxe. This will let us experience the best that the new Commander has to offer while setting us up for a competitively priced three-way shootout in the 1000cc sport utility class so you might want to subscribe.

As usual, Can-Am’s XT-P package delivers a great balance of added style, sport performance, and utility functionality. Yes, it lacks the GPS of the Yamaha and the interior LED interior lights of the competition. However, the XT-P delivers the strength and survivability of beadlock wheels, a bumper that we can attest can take a real beating, along with the most sophisticated arguably functional drivetrain on the market. All are reasons that we feel the Commander XT-P offers pretty exceptional value in its class.

Sure, the Commander will work fine around your smaller local ride parks and for chores around the house, but it begs for big adventures. Load it down with gear for a weekend of camping and trail riding, or use it for the ultimate destination machine. The Commander offers all the room needed to bring along most anything you’ll need. Its performance allows you to cover plenty of miles in a day and its comfortable sport SXS cockpit, predictable handling, and plush suspension leaves you feeling ready for more. If you are looking for a good sport/utility SXS and you enjoy big rides, we believe the brand new Can-Am Commander 1000R XT-P is a SXS that you’ll love to own.
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