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Can-Am Outlander 500 vs Honda FourTrax Foreman 520

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520: 40 vs 32 hp, 500 vs 518 cc, 690 vs 683 lb, $7,199 vs $7,499. 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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ATV Utility

2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520

518cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$7,499

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At a glance

More power 40 hp vs 32 hp Outlander 500 wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $7,499 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 683 lb FourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 518 cc FourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 7.6 in Outlander 500 wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs 848 lb Outlander 500 wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 5 categories and the FourTrax Foreman 520 in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the FourTrax Foreman 520 uses a 518 cc single-cylinder rated near 32 hp. The Outlander 500 has the power edge (40 hp vs 32 hp). The FourTrax Foreman 520 is lighter at 683 lb (vs 690 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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FourTrax Foreman 520
Honda · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 500 cc 518 cc
Engine configuration Single-cylinder (Rotax) Single-cylinder
Cylinders 1 1
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 40 hp 32 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT Manual 5-speed (ESP)
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 1 rider 1 rider
Dry weight 690 lb (313 kg) 683 lb (310 kg)
Overall width 46 in (116.8 cm) 47.4 in (120.4 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 50.9 in (129.3 cm)
Ground clearance 10.5 in (26.7 cm) 7.6 in (19.3 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 3.9 gal (14.8 L)
Towing capacity 1,300 lb (590 kg) 848 lb (385 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $7,199 $7,499
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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