Can Am side by side

[ECKO]

Lots of rumors lots of buzz to what this thing will be. Well even as a dealer
we know very little. Till we see I can't tell you a thing about it. Not so useful information huh? But true.
However...............
What I can tell you that we DO know is, will be shown to dealers early June
in the states. Trust me we have a camera plan ready for that day. BRP is staying tight lipped on this thing, there is no confirmed power,color, name or anything else at this time. We are frusterated just like everyone else.
All I can say is keep waiting, as we are doing the same thing. Will keep you posted as we find out anything more!

 

[steveo10]

been having from guys that race for can-am down south that they know next to nothing. some could be lying but they are doin a good job not leaking any info

 

[Showtime]

Hmmmmmm, i wonder if it will look anything like this.:d

 

[DaveB]

Hmmmmmm, i wonder if it will look anything like this.:d

I hope not. I'd need snorkels and a scuba mask for me as well as snorkels for the machine!

 

[crazy_wheeler]

I think BRP has missed the SXS boat waiting so long to come out with their unit. A lot of waiting....A lot of speculation....Still nothing but rumors and lies while in the meantime Yamaha, Kawasaki and Polaris have made millions off the SXS market.

 

[RMK Junky]

Hey..it comes with a winch and spare tire
Seriously though, I'm sure the wait will be worth it knowing BRP :d

 

[rzrgade]

The new s/s will be "PICKUP" styled with a multi use covered box and wider than a rzr.
Polaris owns the patent on rear engine design, and untill that runs out the rest will be wider and have a higher COG than the rzr .
However it will be fast, and have tons of go like all canams . It won`t be the the small sport version everyone thinks it will........

Canam has to build a product for the majority to stay in buisness ,not just the sport crowd !

 

[steveo10]

can-ams dont need a rear engine, they will flip over too ez

 

[rzrgade]

If ya put an egine between the seats, especialy a v twin you are wide IE rowler.....

 

[raceu4it]

i'm thinking street legal version that's dual purpose since they have the spyder, why not throw on some skins and run into town.

 

[samsquatch47]

Talked to one of the guys on the design team. He says the one he drove did 75mph+ and was powered by a 1000cc twin. This engine was done the day the can-am 800 was released, they just have chosen not to use it. Look for three differewnt models and tilt steering. Thats all I could squeek out of the guy.:d

 

[scoobienorth]

If ya put an egine between the seats, especialy a v twin you are wide IE rowler.....

why is a v-twin wider than a single, the cylinders are inline, and they aren't wider in a quad, are they?

 

[rzrgade]

You can not turn a v twin sideways, that is how you narrow one up. If you put a vtwin in the middle like a prowler or teryx you end up 60 + wide....
Sorry that`s just the facts

 

[scoobienorth]

You can not turn a v twin sideways, that is how you narrow one up. If you put a vtwin in the middle like a prowler or teryx you end up 60 + wide....
Sorry that`s just the facts

umm i think you might be confused because an 800 rotax swaps into rhinos, and is very popular upgrade and a 400(single) outty is the same chassis and width as the 500(v-twin)

 

[rzrgade]

If you READ the post i said it will be wider and a higher c.o g. .I did not say it would not fit. A stock rhino is way wider than a stock rzr. If you put a rotax in a rhino you almost have to add LT or the stock suspension wont handle that speed and power.
My point is if you put a large vtwin in between the seats it will closer to a teryx etc. not a rzr.
The RZR is a totally different design than the others, and that`s where the problem lies.

In the future read things more than once or twice so as not to CONFUSE yourself.....

 

[Polarblu]

You can not turn a v twin sideways, that is how you narrow one up. If you put a vtwin in the middle like a prowler or teryx you end up 60 + wide....
Sorry that`s just the facts

I dont understand the sideways comment..... Is the RZR engine in sideways? Granted the V-twin crank shaft with 2 rod throws is 2-4 inches wider.....?
Also the patent on a rear engine?????? That cant cover all rear engines only the geometry in that particular set-up.

 

[Polarblu]

why is a v-twin wider than a single, the cylinders are inline, and they aren't wider in a quad, are they?

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In a V-twin set-up the crankshaft has to have extra length as the 2nd cylinder has to have its own bearing and throw. The cylinders look lined up but are actually offset.
The way around this is the "boxer" style engine that uses the same throw on opposed cylinders. This is an excellent engine design that came from aircraft engines that had cylinders set around in a circle. Smooth power.

 

[teeroy]

isn't a rzr engine a parallel twin, as opposed to a v twin?

 

[rzrgade]

Yes the rzr engine sits in sideways and the transmission is independent of the motor.The patent is just on the geometry i believe, enough to stop some one from putting a motor behind the seats i think.....

 

[Polarblu]

isn't a rzr engine a parallel twin, as opposed to a v twin?

In a parallel twin the crank is still set the same way and actually has a longer crankshaft as the cylinder outside diameter is the factor. Crankshaft rotation front to rear is the key.........left to right would make it hard to connect to the transmission.