Rotax engines were first equipped on Ski-Doo snowmobiles starting in 1962 and Bombardier acquired the Austrian-based company in 1970. Since then, Rotax engines have become some of the most sought after engines, admired for their precision, performance and reliability. They’re not only the heart of BRP vehicles, but the choice for premier karts and ultralight aircraft, even superbikes, motorcycles and scooters made by other companies. For 2016, Rotax engineers optimized and upgraded nearly every engine used in the Can-Am off-road lineup, so you get a performance edge no matter which vehicle you ride.