Built around Can-Am's atv motorcycle platform, the 2011 Can-Am Renegade 800R X XC utilizes a 799.9 cc (48.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 71 HP (51.8 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 88.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Renegade 800R X XC measures 279 kg (615 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (3.93 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 876 mm (34.5 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control. The 16.28-liter (4.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Can-Am archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2011 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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