Introduced for the 2017 model year, the Can-Am Maverick MAX X mr 1000R brought Can-Am’s factory mud package to the four-seat, first-generation Maverick MAX platform. It combined a 101-horsepower Rotax V-twin with mud-specific gearing, elevated air intakes, 30-inch Gorilla Axle Silverback tires, FOX 2.5 Podium QS3 shocks and a factory-installed 4,500-pound winch.
The model gave riders the mud capability of the two-seat Maverick 1000R X mr with room for four occupants. It also became one of the final specialized models based on the original Maverick platform before Can-Am’s Maverick X3 family took over the company’s high-performance lineup.
2017 Can-Am Maverick MAX X mr 1000R Overview
The Maverick MAX used a chassis with a wheelbase 29.5 inches longer than the two-seat Maverick. The extended platform provided seating for two additional passengers while creating a long, stable footprint for rough trails and deep mud.
For the X mr package, Can-Am combined that four-seat chassis with mud-focused drivetrain protection, aggressive tires and specialized equipment. The result was a purpose-built machine rather than a standard Maverick MAX fitted with aftermarket mud tires.
| Model | 2017 Can-Am Maverick MAX X mr 1000R |
|---|---|
| Engine | 976cc liquid-cooled Rotax V-twin |
| Claimed Power | 101 horsepower |
| Transmission | CVT with Quick Response System and Extra-Low gearing |
| Drive System | Selectable 2WD/4WD with Visco-Lok QE |
| Steering | Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering |
| Shocks | FOX 2.5 Podium QS3 piggyback shocks |
| Tires | 30×9-14 Gorilla Axle Silverback |
| Wheels | 14-inch cast-aluminum |
| Winch | 4,500-pound capacity |
| Seating | Four occupants |
| Color | Hyper Silver, Black and Octane Blue |
101-Horsepower Rotax 1000R V-Twin
The naturally aspirated Maverick MAX X mr was powered by Can-Am’s 976cc Rotax 1000R V-twin. Can-Am rated the engine at 101 horsepower, giving the four-seat mud machine the same basic powerplant used throughout much of the first-generation Maverick family.
This is an important distinction for used buyers: the MAX X mr 1000R was naturally aspirated, even though turbocharged Maverick MAX models were available during the same period. Can-Am concentrated this model’s design on controllable power delivery, deep-mud traction and drivetrain durability rather than maximum horsepower.
QRS CVT With Extra-Low Gearing
The Maverick MAX X mr used the Quick Response System CVT found in Maverick MAX Turbo models. Can-Am designed the QRS system to improve engagement and power transfer while reducing friction within the belt-drive system.
A mud-specific Extra-Low range helped the vehicle turn its aggressive 30-inch tires under heavy loads. The transmission housing incorporated a 13-bolt sealing system and drain plug, while dedicated ventilation routed cooling air through the drive and driven pulleys.
Can-Am positioned the engine air intake, CVT intake and CVT exhaust high in the chassis. Keeping these openings away from the water and mud below was a critical part of the X mr package, although any used machine should still be inspected for signs of water ingestion or poorly installed aftermarket snorkels.
Tri-Mode DPS and Visco-Lok QE
Can-Am equipped the Maverick MAX X mr with Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering. Drivers could choose MIN, MED or MAX steering assistance to match vehicle speed, trail conditions and personal preference.
The selectable four-wheel-drive system included Can-Am’s Visco-Lok QE front differential. The quicker-engaging QE calibration was intended to transfer power to the front tire with traction sooner than the standard Visco-Lok system.
FOX 2.5 Podium QS3 Shocks
New FOX 2.5 Podium QS3 piggyback shocks were one of the most significant 2017 updates. Their three-position compression adjusters allowed the driver to make quick, tool-free changes without navigating a complicated range of clicker settings.
Can-Am also added a front sway bar. The torsion-style bar connected to the front A-arms through sway-bar links and helped control body roll on the long-wheelbase, four-seat platform.
30-Inch Gorilla Axle Silverback Tires
The X mr rolled on 30×9-14 Gorilla Axle Silverback tires. Their extremely tall, widely spaced tread lugs were developed for deep mud rather than mixed-surface trail riding.
The tires were mounted on model-specific 14-inch cast-aluminum wheels with a machined eight-spoke design, black centers and Can-Am center caps. Buyers planning to use an X mr primarily on hard-packed trails should understand that such aggressive mud tires can produce more vibration and less predictable cornering than a conventional trail tire.
Factory Mud Equipment
Additional X mr equipment included a 4,500-pound winch with a roller fairlead and extended mudguards around the wheel openings. The winch was especially valuable on a four-seat machine that could become difficult to recover once buried in deep mud.
The interior featured black seats with Octane Blue accents and X-Team stitching, an X-package three-spoke steering wheel and a combined analog/digital gauge. Hyper Silver, Black and Octane Blue bodywork distinguished the 2017 model from other Maverick MAX packages.
Where the MAX X mr Fits in Maverick History
The Maverick MAX X mr represented a relatively short-lived combination: the original four-seat Maverick chassis paired with Can-Am’s X mr mud package. It should not be confused with the later Maverick X3 MAX X mr or today’s other Can-Am four-seat performance models.
For the complete development of this platform—including the original two-seat Maverick, MAX, X rs, X xc, X ds, X mr and Turbo models—see our first-generation Can-Am Maverick 1000R history and model guide.
Readers researching the standard four-seat platform should also see the 2014 Can-Am Maverick MAX 1000R model guide and our firsthand Can-Am Maverick MAX review.
This article documents the Maverick MAX X mr as introduced for the 2017 model year. Specifications and equipment can vary by market, and used vehicles may have been modified.
