The 2014 Can-Am Maverick 1000R X xc DPS brought the original high-performance Maverick platform into a narrower, woods-focused configuration. With a 60-inch overall width, 101-horsepower Rotax engine, selectable power steering and adjustable FOX shocks, the X xc was designed for tight trails and cross-country competition.
Can-Am developed the Maverick X xc using lessons from its Renegade X xc ATV program and feedback from racers competing in the Grand National Cross Country series. The result was a machine that retained the power of the original Can-Am Maverick 1000R while fitting more comfortably through narrow woods and technical trail sections.
A 60-Inch Maverick for Tight Trails
The standard Maverick X rs measured 64 inches wide and was aimed primarily at fast, open terrain. Can-Am shortened the suspension components for the X xc to reduce its overall width to 60 inches.
That four-inch reduction made the Maverick more manageable between trees and through tight corners while retaining 14 inches of front and rear suspension travel. The narrower stance also positioned the X xc as Can-Am’s most suitable original-generation Maverick for GNCC-style racing.
The 2014 Can-Am Maverick 1000R X xc DPS used narrower suspension components to achieve a 60-inch overall width.
101-Horsepower Rotax 1000R Engine
Power came from Can-Am’s 976cc, liquid-cooled Rotax 1000R V-twin. The four-stroke engine produced a claimed 101 horsepower and used Intelligent Throttle Control with electronic fuel injection.
A continuously variable transmission provided high, low, neutral, reverse and park ranges. Selectable two-wheel and four-wheel drive allowed the driver to match the drivetrain to changing trail conditions, while standard engine braking helped control the Maverick on descents.
The Maverick also offered separate Sport and ECO engine modes. Sport delivered the engine’s more aggressive throttle response, while ECO softened power delivery for smoother operation in technical terrain.
FOX PODIUM X Suspension
The X xc package included FOX PODIUM X Performance 2.0 HPG piggyback shocks with adjustable spring preload and compression damping. Double A-arms provided 14 inches of travel at the front, while Can-Am’s Torsional Trailing A-arm rear suspension delivered 14 inches of travel and included a sway bar.
Although the suspension was not as wide or as heavily adjustable as the FOX 2.5-equipped Maverick X rs package, it was configured specifically for the tighter terrain targeted by the X xc.
Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires were mounted on 12-inch aluminum beadlock wheels. Tire sizes measured 27×9-12 at the front and 27×11-12 at the rear.
Tri-Mode DPS and Visco-Lok QE
The 2014 Maverick X xc came standard with Can-Am’s Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering. The system offered three driver-selectable assistance levels, allowing steering effort to be adjusted for different speeds, terrain and driver preferences.
DPS varied its assistance according to vehicle speed. It supplied greater assistance during slower, technical driving and reduced assistance as speed increased to preserve steering feedback.
The package also included Can-Am’s quicker-engaging Visco-Lok QE front differential. When the system detected a difference in front-wheel speed, it progressively transferred power to the wheel with better traction. The quicker engagement was especially useful in rocks, mud, roots and other low-speed obstacles.
X-package equipment included beadlock wheels, rock sliders, special graphics and matching seat trim.
2014 Can-Am Maverick X xc Package
In addition to its narrower suspension, power steering and upgraded front differential, the X xc received a collection of functional and appearance upgrades:
- FOX PODIUM X Performance 2.0 HPG piggyback shocks
- 12-inch aluminum beadlock wheels
- Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires
- Rock sliders
- X-package seat trim and graphics
- Brushed-aluminum steering-wheel center
- Analog and digital multifunction gauge
- Digitally Encoded Security System
2014 Can-Am Maverick 1000R X xc DPS Specifications
| Engine | 976cc liquid-cooled Rotax V-twin |
|---|---|
| Claimed horsepower | 101 hp |
| Fuel system | Intelligent Throttle Control with electronic fuel injection |
| Transmission | CVT with high, low, neutral, reverse and park |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with Visco-Lok QE |
| Power steering | Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering |
| Overall width | 60 inches |
| Wheelbase | 84.3 inches |
| Front suspension | Double A-arm with 14 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Torsional Trailing A-arm with sway bar and 14 inches of travel |
| Front tires | 27×9-12 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 |
| Rear tires | 27×11-12 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 |
| Wheels | 12-inch aluminum beadlocks |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gallons |
| Dry weight | 1,297 pounds |
| Original MSRP | $18,299 |
Where the Maverick X xc Fits in Can-Am History
The X xc represented a specialized branch of the original Maverick family. It combined the platform’s strong Rotax engine with dimensions and suspension tuning better suited to eastern woods racing than the wider X rs.
Can-Am later expanded and ultimately replaced the original Maverick platform with newer generations of sport side-by-sides. However, the 2014 X xc remains an important model because it demonstrated how a high-horsepower UTV could be configured specifically for tight cross-country trails rather than deserts and dunes.
For more coverage of this generation, see our original Can-Am Maverick review, the four-seat 2014 Maverick MAX review and the mud-focused 2014 Maverick 1000R X mr.
