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stopping power to the front 262mm and rear 248mm discs. Aside from its performance characteristics, the Can-Am Maverick X3 is also visually more aggressive looking with a race- ready stance. While the front has a familiar Maverick grille and LED lighting, the X3 has a more open cockpit that's optimal for racing and clearer vision on the trail. Various color combinations are available, beginning with the X3 Turbo R which comes in white, while the Maverick X3 X ds Turbo R comes in painted Circuit Yellow or Triple Black. The Maverick X3 X rs Turbo R is offered in painted Gold and Can-Am Red or in Triple Black. While performance and good looks are important features, ergonomics in the vehicle's interior is also becoming an important design factor. With this in mind, the X3 was built with easy to reach controls and a flat-bottom steering wheel that is adjustable up to 25-degrees, and features an integrated gauge. The X3's seating features a unique ergonomic 2017 Maverick X3 shape that evenly distributes weight and is four-way adjustable with two extra inches in height and six inches forward and back. "I'm actually blown away at how well it performs, and how well it goes through the rough desert," said SCORE Trophy Truck champion BJ Baldwin at Can- Am's introduction event. "These cars are very comfortable, they ride really well, and they go through just about anything you can throw at them. I'm a big guy on ergonomics. I drive twice as much distance and time than any other Trophy Truck driver because I drive the whole race. So I'm really big on being comfortable. They did a really good job with this vehicle as it's really comfortable to drive." Although the Can-Am Maverick X3's are just now hitting the market, we're anxious to see how well it can perform during the 49th SCORE Baja 1000 in November. Nevertheless, we expect to see more of this vehicle during the 2017 race season and expect to see it earn some more wins in the coming year. SJ THE 900CC ROTAX THREE CYLINDER PRODUCES 154 HORSEPOWER AND 113 LBS.-FT. TORQUE. 056 SCORE JOURNAL