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2009 Can-Am ATV Line-Up Ride Review

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Can-Am Strengthens its 2009 ATV Line-Up


The double A-arm set-up delivers precise handling and control in even the roughest stuff. There's 8.5 inches of travel up front. Dive-control geometry tightly controls the roll-centre, especially entering corners. Aluminium upper A-arm and mounts reduce weight. In the rear an RS-Type TTI rear suspension is used. It's a simple trailing arm on a single pivot system. TTI ensures zero scrub for a more stable ride, especially in bumpy terrain. You'll find 9 inches of race-developed travel and damping out back. High quality high pressure five-way preload adjustable gas shocks soak up the rough stuff well. Seen here is the new Red Renegade 800R.

Renegades come with ITP Holeshot ATR Tires which offer good traction and corner well, thanks to a cross-country pattern. They’ll also last thanks to a six-ply rating. Rolled edge rims of rolled aluminium are mated with sharplystyled cast aluminium centres – the best of both worlds. On the right is a shot of the Renegade X Package wheels which come bad to the bone black.

If you have the need to go anywhere with independent rear suspension and 4-wheel drive you need to try out a Renegade. Just make sure know what you're doing and ride responsibly.

Other noteworthy items on the Renegade 800R include independent front and rear braking. Riders experienced enough to ride this ATV certainly disserve the ability to control front brakes separate from rear. We wish the Outlander allowed this. Also well worth noting is the quad 60 watt projector beam headlights. They’re almost too bright to look directly at these lights. They should offer exceptional night-time visibility, just like the headlights found on many high-end, luxury automobiles.
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