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Guest to race Maverick 1000X RS
The action is heating up in the ARC Side-By-Side Challenge, with Michael Guest to take on Polaris with the new Can-Am Maverick high-performance modelA direct rival to the Polaris RZR XP 900, the new Can-Am Maverick 1000X RS has been confirmed a s participant in the 2013 SxS Rally Challenge in the Australia Rally Championship, replacing the Can-Am Commander.
“The beauty of the stock ARC side-by-side class is that privateers can take on (Polaris driver) Cody Crocker or myself on a level playing field -- there is no other form of motor-sport in Australia which is so accessible to driving enthusiasts,” Guest said. “If you have ever dreamt about getting involved in motorsport now is the time.”
The Maverick is a much sportier proposition than its utilitarian cousin, the Commander, thanks to its all-new chassis, mid-mounted engine and light weight design.
Powered by a 101hp (75kW) Rotax V-Twin displacing 976cc, the SOHC liquid-cooled unit gets electronic fuel injection and dual exhaust system. Interestingly, the twin-cylinder engine is mid-mounted, where its Polaris rival has a rear-mounted setup.
BRP has designed the new two-seater Can-Am Maverick to deliver agile off-road handling and is available in regular, high performance X RS, and MAX four-seat variants in the USA, the latter not arriving until later in 2013. However, Australian customers will only be offered the top-spec Maverick 1000R X RS model, designed for racing.
BRP will develop a CAMS approved racing package for the Maverick BRP factory teams in the SxS Rally Challenge and will then offer the same package to privateer teams. Mandis calls it an "end to end package," adding that drivers only need their racing license and they're ready to roll. A full pricing structure for the Maverick ARC race package will be revealed in due course.
Completely new in every respect -- new frame, new suspension, new look -- Can-Am is confident the new Maverick will outperform its Polaris RZR rival. It features independent suspension all-round, including new 'Torsional Trailing A-arms' or TTA independent rear suspension, which BRP says "improves traction while also reducing unsprung weight and eliminating bump steer for extremely predictable handling".
Like all BRP SxS vehicles, it features adjustable seats and steering rack for "unmatched comfort" says the company. It also has the segment's largest fuel tank, 38 litres, and multi function digital instruments. Australian-spec Maverick 1000R X RS models also come with uprated Fox Podium X Performance RC2.5 Piggyback shock absorbers at all four corners.
Australian riders interested in fielding the new BRP Maverick in the SxS category of the Australian Rally Championship in 2013 can emailba_marketing@brp.com.
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