HEAD-TO-HEAD POLARIS RZR PRO R vs CAN-AM MAVERICK R SHOP TALK EP. 38 | Polaris Off Road Vehicles

SHOP TALK
This week on Shop Talk Episode 38, Pat dives deep into the Polaris RZR Pro R and the Can-Am Maverick R. Comparing and contrasting exterior, interior, technology, suspension, and performance.

Video Shortcuts
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Polaris RZR Pro R Exterior
0:53- Can-Am Maverick R Exterior
1:21 - Polaris RZR Pro R Roll Cage
1:47 - Can-Am Maverick R Roll Cage
3:14 - Polaris RZR Pro R Interior
3:45 - Polaris RZR Pro R Interior Storage
4:23 - Polaris RZR Pro R Ergonomics
4:43 - Can-Am Maverick R Interior
6:08 - Can-Am Maverick R Interior Storage
6:44 - Can-Am Ergonomics & Sight Lines
8:20 - Can-Am Maverick R Technology
10:21 - Polaris RZR Pro R Technology
12:03 - Polaris RZR Pro R Suspension
12:55 - Can-Am Maverick R Suspension
13:16 - Polaris RZR Pro R & Can-Am Maverick R Steering
13:34 - Polaris RZR Pro R Rear Suspension
14:00 - Can-Am Maverick R Rear Suspension
14:29 - Polaris RZR Pro R & Can-Am Maverick R Handling
16:08: Polaris RZR Pro R Engine Performance
17:23 - Can-Am Maverick R Engine & Performance
19:19 - Summary

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[KH]

Nice breakdown, thanks. My big problem is that both of my Brother in Laws now have Pro R's. I have driven both of them, which has ruined me for my older XP Turbo. The Pro R is an unbelievable machine, the power, handling, suspension and comfort is amazing!! My problem is in convincing my wife that we need one!!

[LooseLugsOffRoad]

Both of these machines are incredible. I’ve had the pleasure of running both of them out at Glamis, but I have to say that Maverick R is an absolute beast! Not having to worry about breaking belts or letting them cool down is a big bonus and gives it that upper hand. Both rigs are extremely powerful and capable though. I’m just hoping Polaris gives us a turbo’d Pro R straight from the factory 😎

[okcmoparguy]

I'm unbiased, have owned both of the prior gen machines, and found choosing between these 2 a difficult decision.

I'm picking a Pro R based mainly on very poor fit/finish of the Maverick R. I've seen too many videos of people losing trim pieces and the BRP has been slow to resolve this. Both suspensions are incredible and the tall knuckle doesn't bother me, modern 1/2 tons have been running similar designs, albeit hidden better, for over a decade. Powertrains are a tossup. I know the Mav accelerates better, if only marginally, but the Pro R's displacement and CVT makes it more flexible for technical crawling. In the dunes both machines would be a tossup. The one aspect of the Maverick R i'll miss is sitting closer to the vehicles Center of Gravity (COG). I found this very confidence inspiring, when you're really pushing it hard in the twisty dune trails you get advanced notice before a tire lifts. The Pro R's higher seating position has other advantages (better sight lines) but it's going to take me longer to find its limit.

Only Pro R gripe is premature failures of cast inner primary clutch sheave. Hope Polaris upgrades this oversight, when it fails the repair is prohiibitively expensive. The aftermarket has addressed this concern with a billet piece but it's an extra grand when Polaris should just resolve the quality issue. I'm choosing Pro R over Turbo R based on the massive upgraded clutches alone and reports of great belt life on a heavy car.

[snoop]

You had me at “you are a Polaris guy.” That’s all I needed to hear.

[MZZHZZWZZ]

Polaris would be wise offering two versions of the Pro R for 2025. First would be the n/a version with the regular 2025 updates, the second should be a factory turbo version. I think they need to be looking into an optional DCT transmission as well. Competition is always a good thing!

[TopHPgarage]

Whether Polaris like it or not, Maverick R is a game changer!

[lionkingx]

I’m glad i seen this video, I was leaning towards the Maverick until now. I used and worked on polaris in the military and It solidified my mind to know that the USArmy made a good decision to purchase Polaris, and so shall I.

[robbnutter]

I'm a Polaris guy too - I have heard/read Can Am has a fit & finish issue especially with their plastics (you touch on this a little). Thoughts?

[tyvallely]

Let’s go Pat! Great video. I sell/am passionate Polaris and am sharing this with the rest of the sales team. Need more of these across other segments too. Thank you.

[NeverLeaveMyBrothers]

Respect for letting us know that your a official Polaris guy 💯

[toddbrimer]

Seating in my pro r is what sold me. I have friends that love can am Seating position.

[kevingoodrich]

With all the rigs out I would get the X3. Lighter quicker and great suspension. Also cost less.

[snoop]

I have to admit when the maverick r first came out I considered buying one until I did a little more research on it and found out there was way too many things I do not like still. Versus the pro r there is only one thing that I am not real crazy about and that is the cage. I like the style of it, but it is just too tall.

[Rcavill]

You lost me when you said you’re a Polaris employee. Polaris has the absolute worst customer service I have ever seen. I just put a new crate motor in my sportsman 850, 38 hours on the motor… after a broken crank in the “non warranty” factory motor. I’m now $8000 into a new factor motor with 38 hours and Polaris says.. sorry about your luck. Dealer feels the motor issues were caused by factory issues. Polaris won’t reimburse dealer for any labor fees. I’m now responsible for $1500+ in labor on a new crate engine with less then 38 hours

[theglitch]

I prefer the seating position of Can-Am over Polaris...

[paulwalters]

I have 500 miles on my Maverick R. I am a Polaris guy and after 50 years of riding snowmobiles there was no way I was going to buy a machine with a power robbing belt blowing CVT. I first purchased a Talon and usually never used the automatic mode. I’m the same way with the Maverick R. I tried the automatic mode on the sand and trails and went back to shifting. I just need a light when I hit the rev limiter. It’s hard to hear in the Maverick R.

[dennisschultz]

Im a polaris guy but ...
Mileage on 1 tank isnt even comparable ... can am runs a lot longer. Polaris MAYBE 90 miles, can am, 120+ ... thats 33% more!! Long days we gotta stop for fuel ... sucks. Can Am guys just wait on us.

[nmI]

Pro R 4 Ultimate owner here and I can confirm if you run the bottom A Arm into a boulder it will rip off lol. This was total driver error not a machine problem.

[ThaHardDude]

Both great vehicles… But for my money… It’s Maverick R. Hoping to have my unit in the next few months. Can’t wait to Drift it and hit a jump or two.

[darcy]

By the way, I was at King Of The Hammers 2024 and I wanted to see how badass the pro R was on the King Of The Hammers race they didn’t even qualified. The Maverick are the race what happened to PR