Noise Reduction Kit vs Mud Fender Flares for Maverick X3

Two Ways to Quiet Your Maverick X3 Cab

If you ride a Can-Am Maverick X3, you know the cab can get loud—engine intake roar, tire spray, and trail debris all add to the noise. Two aftermarket products from Kemimoto address this from different angles: a Noise Reduction Kit that targets intake and engine bay sound, and Mud Fender Flares that block mud and water spray from the wheels. Both reduce perceived cab noise, but they work differently and suit different priorities. This comparison breaks down what each does, what the supplied information confirms, and where you may need to decide based on your riding conditions.

What the Supplied Information Confirms

Noise Reduction Kit & Max Mud Fender Flares For Can-Am Maverick X3 / MAX: The foam thickness of the X3 noise reduction intake sheet is 3.5mm, and the separation grid is 4mm thick with a 3mm baffle. The kit is made from 6061 aluminum and includes intake cab and fender flares. The foam and grid dimensions give a concrete sense of how much sound damping the intake side provides, while the aluminum construction indicates durability in harsh conditions.

Noise Reduction Kit & Max Mud Fender Flares For Can-Am Maverick X3 / MAX
Noise Reduction Kit & Front Lower Door Inserts For Can-Am Maverick X3: The front lower door inserts include a thick rubber seal along the edge, designed to keep occupants dry and reduce noise when shutting the door or driving through rough terrain. The rubber seal is a direct noise-reduction feature that also keeps out water and mud, making it a dual-purpose upgrade for wet or dusty trails.

Noise Reduction Kit & Front Lower Door Inserts For Can-Am Maverick X3

Noise Reduction Kit vs. Mud Fender Flares: How They Compare

The Noise Reduction Kit (product 2713026) focuses on intake noise and debris protection. Its 3.5mm foam sheet and 4mm separation grid are designed to dampen engine intake sound while preventing large objects from entering the cab area. The included fender flares add a layer of mud and water deflection, but the primary noise reduction comes from the intake components.

The Mud Fender Flares (part of the same kit when purchased together, but also available separately as a focus of the second product) are made from injection-molded polypropylene and are ultra-wide to improve protection. They bolt on directly and are meant to keep the cab cleaner and quieter by reducing wheel spray impact. The front lower door inserts (product 2713027) add a thick rubber seal that directly reduces sound transmission through the door gaps.

Neither product claims to eliminate all noise; both are described as reducing the majority of noise noticeably. The intake kit is more about engine and intake sound, while the fender flares and door seals address road and trail noise from below and the sides.

Primary noise source targeted: Noise Reduction Kit: engine intake and engine bay noise. Mud Fender Flares / Door Inserts: wheel spray, trail debris, and door gap sound.
Installation effort: Both are described as easy to install with direct bolt-on design and included hardware. The noise reduction intake kit screws on; the fender flares and door inserts attach to factory mounts without drilling.
Material and durability: Noise Reduction Kit uses 6061 aluminum and polypropylene fender flares. Door inserts use injection-molded polypropylene with a metal frame. Both are described as hard, strong, and weather-resistant.
Additional benefits: The fender flares and door inserts also keep mud, water, and dust out of the cab. The noise reduction kit's separation grid prevents large objects from flying into the intake area.

What the Supplied Information Does Not Confirm

The supplied records do not include decibel reduction numbers, so it is not possible to quantify how much quieter each product makes the cab. The claim that both block the majority of noise noticeably is a general statement, not a measured result. If you need exact noise reduction data, you would need to look for independent testing. Also, the instructions for the noise reduction kit are described as easy to install, but no step-by-step procedure is included in the supplied information. The door inserts do come with installation instructions and a video.

Which One Should You Choose?

If engine intake roar is your main complaint, the Noise Reduction Kit (product 2713026) is the more direct solution. It adds foam and baffles to the intake path and includes fender flares for some wheel spray protection. If your primary issue is mud, water, and trail noise coming through the lower doors and wheel wells, the Front Lower Door Inserts and fender flares (product 2713027) will make a bigger difference. They seal the door gaps and block spray without altering the intake system.

For the most comprehensive noise reduction, you could combine both—the intake kit for engine sound and the door inserts plus flares for road and trail noise. The supplied information confirms compatibility with 2017-2024 Can-Am Maverick X3 models (except X MR), so check your specific model year and cab configuration before ordering.