ATVUtility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$7,199
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Can-Am Outlander 500
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2027 Can-Am Outlander 500: 40 vs 40 hp, 500 cc vs 650 cc, 690 lb dry vs 718 lb dry, $7,199 vs $6,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2027 Can-Am Outlander 500
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$6,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power40 hpvs40 hpTie
Lower price$7,199vs$6,999Outlander 500 wins
Weight690 lb dryvs718 lb dryOutlander 500 wins
Bigger engine500 ccvs650 ccOutlander 500 wins
Ground clearance10.5 invs12 inOutlander 500 wins
Towing1,300 lbvs1,830 lbOutlander 500 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 2 categories and the Outlander 500 in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 uses a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) with about 40 hp, while the Outlander 500 uses a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax ace) with about 40 hp. Both list identical power. The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 718 lb). At $6,999 the Outlander 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2025 View | Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 500 cc | 650 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 40 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | pDrive CVT (L/H/N/R/P) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | 2WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 690 lb (313 kg) | 718 lb (326 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 47.6 in (120.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 53 in (134.6 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | 1,830 lb (830 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,199 | $6,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.