Has two different motors that are not even comparable. The Defender is a very old design that needs a remodel. Imagine throwing in that Mav R touchscreen and DCT with a slight bump in power. I would be sold!
Polaris has just released a clutch kit fix for this *Jan 30 2024) - parts and labour are covered- the fix is new weights in the primary= they say that a new helix and springs are not necessary and have minimal impact on the revs and performance - contact your dealer - I would love to hear from someone that has this fix installed
But the expedition has the rear encloser where the motor is only covered in plastic panels, where the other ones the motor noise is under the box and separated by glass.
What clutch kit did the dealer install to get that rpm reduction? Regardless if you are a paid endorser/salesman of Polaris (lol) I agree with your findings. I actually own a 2023 Can Am Defender Max Lonestar Cab and a 2024 Polaris Xpedition Northstar 2 seater and the Can Am is definitely quieter. I have even done some sound deadening on the Polaris and switched to 32 inch tires to help some but still louder by far. Now looking at clutching and exhaust options.
My 2023 can am defender max XT is super quiet and I can have my portable radio and all open cab, where I can have a normal none yelling conversation. I don’t agree with your results or what you went with. Just your own opinion
@@Lance_Dale just seems to me that you favor Polaris at $17k more. I’ve seen others where they complain about the loud cab noise. I use to own a Polaris and they are much louder. I don’t believe your watch is accurate. We also didn’t get to actually see the numbers on your watch or cooling device, so it’s like we have to take your word for it. You also kept the decibel for the Polaris at 77 where the defender you kept varying the decibel reading. It’s like you kept increasing the number on the defender so the Polaris is close to the defender. It’s one reading just like the others. It’s not a fair comparison when you lean towards one brand over the other. We also didn’t get to see if you actually went the same speed in each one.
Wow, I could never get used to that high RPM whine of the Polaris. And you even had the clutch fix kit in it already!? Sounds like a car stuck in 1st gear! The Can-am is amazingly nicer sounding on the road test. For reference, in the audio world a 6dB difference is what happens when you are standing 2x as far or 1/2 as close to a speaker. That is fairly significant. Tone matters as well. The Polaris sounds like it's just screaming. The Can-am has more of a lower frequency drone.
There is always something wrong on a Polaris stick with a small crew truck it’s cheaper in purchase cost and operational cost. It will last a lot longer too. Plus a new truck will come with a warranty
They aren’t as fun. Also a sxs is more in ole and capable in situations where there isn’t a gravel road. If your opinion was so right than why do so many people purchase work sxs units and not rangers or tocomas?
For me these machine are strictly to view large ranches to sell and or purchase. I have tried small trucks, GEM cars, bad boys etc. Nothing can replace these for my work needs.
@@Lance_Dale hey whatever works best for your intended application I sure some folks look at it as an amusement ride being they never ridden in one. I take people riding up in northern Wisconsin and it start out nice riding in my ranger then it’s like ok we had enough of riding in the golf cart. 50+ miles
Thanks for the review, great information. This people below are goof balls. "You took your time to do this video but didn't show your Watch or Gun" Really, lmao.... Thanks again...
