Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) reckons that it’s changing the recreational side-by-side (SSV) market landscape with its all-new Maverick R. It could be right. Inspired by Can-Am’s relentless pursuit of performance, the Maverick R touts an industry-leading 240hp engine, a dual clutch transmission (DCT), long travel suspension, and a suite of enhanced technology.
The Maverick R uses the first-ever Rotax off-road seven-speed DCT design, which can shift gears automatically or via a paddle shifter. The motor has an optimised air intake design for easy maintenance and to improve performance. Dual fuel injectors feed each cylinder, while the industry’s first electronically controlled wastegate regulates the turbocharger’s boost pressure, maximising performance throughout the rev range. There are three selectable driving modes – Normal, Sport, and Sport+. The latter mode features Advanced Response Technology (ART) to achieve peak throttle response and shifts gears at 8500rpm. To create an effective anti-turbo lag system, ART creates preload to the turbo by cutting one cylinder, delaying the ignition curve, and maximising throttle body positioning for maximum airflow. Once wide-open throttle is applied, the third cylinder returns to firing, achieving maximum performance.
The chassis and suspension feature a combination of Smart-Shox with the latest Fox Live Valve Gen 3 technology, coupled with Fox 2.5 Podium and 3.0 Podium shocks. Add to this the stopping power of 265mm discs upfront, gripped by 32mm hydraulic triple-piston calipers, while 255mm discs are gripped by 30mm hydraulic dual-piston callipers at the rear.
Inside there is a new 26cm touchscreen display, offering an intuitive user interface showing vehicle performance information, driving stats, navigation via the BRP GO! app, music, phone connectivity, and front/rear cameras.
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