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Fun facts about Can-Am

Sep. 22 2025 Announcements By Extreme Outdoor and Rental

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 1. Can-Am is part of BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products)

  • Can‑Am is owned by BRP, a Canadian company that also makes Ski‑Doo, Sea‑Doo, and Lynx snowmobiles.

  • BRP used to be part of the same Bombardier company that built trains and airplanes!

 2. Can-Am used to make motorcycles

  • In the 1970s, Can‑Am produced motocross and enduro bikes that actually won championships.

  • The Can‑Am 250 MX3 won the 1974 AMA 250cc motocross championship, making it a serious contender back in the day.

 3. They're going electric (and fast)

  • Can‑Am is leading the charge in off-road electrification with models like the Outlander Electric ATV and the Origin and Pulse electric motorcycles, coming soon.

  • Their electric vehicles are not just for quiet riding—they’re designed with serious torque and performance in mind.

 4. Some models rival cars in horsepower

  • The Can‑Am Maverick R produces a wild 240 horsepower with a 999cc turbocharged engine.

  • That’s more than a base Mazda Miata — in a vehicle that weighs less than half as much.

 5. Their tech is smarter than you’d think

  • Can‑Am's newest vehicles feature drive-by-wire throttle, semi‑active Smart‑Shox suspension, digital infotainment screens, and ride modes (Work, Sport, Eco).

  • Some have 10.25-inch touchscreens, backup cameras, and app connectivity — basically a luxury SUV dashboard… in a mud machine.

 6. They're tested in the extreme

  • Can‑Am vehicles are tested in Arctic tundra, deserts, and mountain trails. Their goal? Make them “overbuilt” for any terrain.

  • The 2026 Defender, for example, has components built to handle thousands of hours of high-load work in farming, ranching, and extreme environments.

 7. Can-Am dominates in racing

  • The Can-Am Maverick X3 and now the Maverick R are off-road racing icons.

  • They’ve won major events like the Dakar Rally, King of the Hammers, and Score Baja 1000 — some of the toughest races on Earth.

 8. BRP designed the original Ski-Doo by accident

  • Fun twist: BRP (Can-Am’s parent) accidentally created the first snowmobile when Joseph‑Armand Bombardier wanted a personal “snow car.” A typo in a brochure calling it a "Ski-Doo" instead of "Ski-Dog" stuck — and became a legendary brand.