ATVUtility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$7,199
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4: 40 vs 38 hp, 500 vs 443 cc, 690 vs 683 lb, $7,199 vs $6,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
443cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$6,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power40 hpvs38 hpOutlander 500 wins
Lower price$7,199vs$6,999Brute Force 450 4x4 wins
Lighter690 lbvs683 lbBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Bigger engine500 ccvs443 ccOutlander 500 wins
Ground clearance10.5 invs8.7 inOutlander 500 wins
Towing1,300 lbvs1,050 lbOutlander 500 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 5 categoriesand the Brute Force 450 4x4 in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the Brute Force 450 4x4 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder rated near 38 hp. The Outlander 500 has the power edge (40 hp vs 38 hp). The Brute Force 450 4x4 is lighter at 683 lb (vs 690 lb). At $6,999 the Brute Force 450 4x4 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2025 View | Brute Force 450 4x4 Kawasaki · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 500 cc | 443 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 38 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) | 683 lb (310 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 43.7 in (111 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) | 8.7 in (22.1 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 3.7 gal (14 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | 1,050 lb (476 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,199 | $6,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.