Curt,
You did a great job of depicting the differences between these 2 units. As you know I have had an RZR, been out of the "biz" for a while, but looking at getting my feet wet again.
Several weeks ago, I also evaluated the X - XT both 100cc units and might add these comments.
*I am a big guy and the XT suspension just didn't get the job done on the test track we were allowed to rage on.
*Suspension on the X was awesome and this unit drove like a trophy truck, giving me the impression of alot of absorbtion however rolly and somewhat top heavy. Not exactly what I was wanting for myself.
* Power- Incredible as anyone would expect. Good job Can Am
* Being 6' 5" I gotta say I fit better in the RZR units than the X or XT. I kept hitting the outside bar next to the seat with my elbow while flogging the X around the test track and found myself on numerous occassions, trying to move around inside to get in a spot where I wasn't going to get banged up.
*Midwest tight woods - I would take the RZR over the X every day of the week. However, if your wanting a utilitarian type "sport" ride that will haul wood out of your woods, help clean up your flower beds etc and flatout haul in stock form, then go get the can am X. Just don't be 6"5 with 28" long sleeves...LOL
freddy
Have a great day!