When you're shopping for a high-performance UTV, one may stumble upon this question. Does the Can-Am or the Polaris have better aftermarket support?

Both machines are kings in the off-road world. If you've ever driven an X3 or an RZR, you already know how insanely capable and fun they are straight from the factory. But the real magic happens when you start adding parts. The right upgrades can make your ride faster, tougher, safer, more comfortable, and ready for literally anything you throw at it.

In this guide, we compare Can-Am and Polaris aftermarket support so you can make smarter buying decisions for your build.

LED Light Bars & Pods | Winner: Polaris RZR

Both brands have endless lighting options, but Polaris RZR wins this category.

• Baja Designs, Heretic Studios, and most major lighting brands release RZR-specific brackets and plug-and-play harnesses months (sometimes years) before Can-Am gets the same.

• You'll find 10+ roof-mount light-bar options under $600 for RZR; Can-Am X3 usually has 3-4 and they're 20 or 50% more expensive.

• Rock lights and whip mounts? RZR has factory pre-wired whip tabs on most models since 2020. Can-Am still makes you drill or buy an add-on harness.

So when it comes to lighting accessories, the RZR aftermarket crushes Can-Am on selection, price, and ease of install.

Heavy-Duty Bumpers | Winner: Tie (but different strengths)

Can-Am Maverick X3: TMW Off-Road, Assault Industries, and Factory UTV dominate with super-clean, low-profile designs that hug the body lines perfectly. Expect to pay $300+- to $1200+-.

Polaris RZR: Way more budget options (SuperATV, AFX, DragonFire) starting at $200+- to $900+-, and way more styles (tube bumpers, prerunner bumpers, winch-ready plate bumpers).

If you want the cleanest OEM+ look and don't mind paying? Go with Can-Am. Want the most choices and lowest prices? Go with Polaris.

Upgraded Seats & Harnesses | Winner: Polaris RZR

• PRP Seats, Simpson to name a few, all offer way more pre-made, direct-fit seat options for every RZR model (XP, Pro R, Turbo R, Pro XP) than they do for Can-Am.

• Polaris owners can buy complete bolt-in suspension seats for $750+- to $1,200+- per pair. The same seats for an X3 are usually custom-order only and run $1,300+-to $1,800+-.

• Harness bars: Polaris has factory bolt-in options from the dealer and at least 15 aftermarket bars under $300. Can-Am owners usually end up welding or buying a full cage to mount 5-point harnesses properly.

If you want comfortable, safe, and great-looking seats without breaking the bank or waiting 8 to 12 weeks, Polaris wins by a mile.

Storage Solutions | Winner: Polaris RZR

• Polaris has factory hard bags, center console bags, and overhead bags that are in stock at every dealer and on Amazon year-round.

• SuperATV and Tuskmake for instance has RZR-specific door bags, cargo kits, and cooler mounts that literally click into factory mounting points - no drilling, no brackets.

• Can-Am's storage game is improving (especially with the 2024 - 2025 Maverick R), but most bags and boxes still require extra brackets or custom fabrication, and there are half as many options.

If you need to carry spare parts, tools, cooler, and recovery gear without turning your cockpit into a mess, Polaris makes it plug-and-play and cheap.

Windshields & Mirrors | Winner: Polaris RZR 

• Seizmik, Tusk, SuperATV, Assault Ind, to name a few all release RZR windshields first and in way more variations (vented, tinted, quick-release, power flip, etc.).

• A good polycarbonate full windshield for an RZR is $300+- to $550+- and in stock everywhere. The exact same quality windshield for an X3 is usually $100+- to $300+- more and back-ordered half the year.

• Side mirrors and rear-view mirrors: Polaris has factory threaded mounts on the cage since 2018. Can-Am owners still have to buy clamp-on mirrors or drill holes.

Polaris gives you more choices, faster shipping, and lower prices on windshields and mirrors

Performance Clutch Kits | Winner: Can-Am Maverick X3

This one isn't even close.

• Aftermarket clutch companies (KWI, EVP, STM) develop almost exclusively on the X3 first because the Rotax 900 ACE and turbo engines respond so well.

• A Stage 3-4 clutch kit on an X3 routinely drops 1-2 seconds off 0-60 times and transforms big-tire performance.

• Polaris has good options but development lags sometimes weeks to few months

If you're chasing every last horsepower and want the newest clutch tech fastest, Can-Am is the clear winner.

Skid Plates & A-Arm Guards | Winner: Can-Am Maverick X3

This is one of the very few categories where Can-Am actually wins.

• Factory UTV vendors for instance make full ½-inch UHMW skid plate kits for the X3 that are legendary; super thick, perfect fitment, and quiet.

• Polaris has plenty of skid options, but most are ⅜-inch or thinner, even worse, thin aluminum that bends and rattles.

• A-arm guards: Can-Am's factory A-arms are beefier to begin with, and the aftermarket high-clearance arms + guards (Zollinger, HCR, CT Race Worx) are stronger and released faster than Polaris equivalents.

Overall Aftermarket Support Winner in 2025: Polaris RZR (by a nose)

Here's our honest breakdown:

• Sheer number of companies and SKUs: Polaris wins big

• Budget and mid-tier parts: Polaris destroys Can-Am on price and availability

• Innovation and performance parts (clutches, turbo kits, long-travel kits): Can-Am still gets the newest, wildest stuff first

• Fit and finish / OEM+ look: Can-Am usually looks cleaner

So… if you're the type who wants 50 bumper choices and parts in stock on BMUTV, go with Polaris RZRs.

If you want the absolute best-performing parts and don't mind paying a premium and waiting a bit; the Maverick X3 is still king.

Either way, both UTVs have insane aftermarket support. you literally cannot make a bad choice. Just pick the one that fits your riding style and budget, then start bolting parts on.

Disclaimer: Everything shared here is based on personal experience and opinion.  Parts availability and pricing can change quickly, and brands may update their inventory or product details at any time.