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Can-Am Outlander 500 vs Can-Am Renegade 1000R

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R: 40 vs 91 hp, 500 vs 976 cc, 690 vs 750 lb, $7,199 vs $12,499. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
ATV Utility

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500

500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled

$7,199

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2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R
ATV Sport

2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R

976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled

$12,499

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At a glance

More power 40 hp vs 91 hp Renegade 1000R wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $12,499 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 750 lb Outlander 500 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 976 cc Renegade 1000R wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 11 in Renegade 1000R wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs 1,300 lb Tie

Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 2 categories and the Renegade 1000R in 3. Comparing ATVs, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the Renegade 1000R uses a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) rated near 91 hp. The Renegade 1000R has the power edge (91 hp vs 40 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 750 lb). At $7,199 the Outlander 500 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Outlander 500
Can-Am · 2025
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Renegade 1000R
Can-Am · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 500 cc 976 cc
Engine configuration Single-cylinder (Rotax) V-twin (Rotax)
Cylinders 1 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 40 hp 91 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT Automatic CVT
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 1 rider 1 rider
Dry weight 690 lb (313 kg) 750 lb (340 kg)
Overall width 46 in (116.8 cm) 46 in (116.8 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 51 in (129.5 cm)
Ground clearance 10.5 in (26.7 cm) 11 in (27.9 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 5.4 gal (20.4 L)
Towing capacity 1,300 lb (590 kg) 1,300 lb (590 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $7,199 $12,499
Model year 2025 2025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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