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2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$7,199
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Kawasaki KFX90
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Kawasaki KFX90: 40 vs 6 hp, 500 vs 89 cc, 690 vs 278 lb, $7,199 vs $3,199. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2025 Kawasaki KFX90
89cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$3,199
View full specsAt a glance
More power 40 hp vs 6 hp Outlander 500 wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $3,199 KFX90 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 278 lb KFX90 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 89 cc Outlander 500 wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 4.5 in Outlander 500 wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs n/a Outlander 500 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 5 categories and the KFX90 in 2. Comparing ATVs, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the KFX90 uses a 89 cc single-cylinder rated near 6 hp. The Outlander 500 has the power edge (40 hp vs 6 hp). The KFX90 is lighter at 278 lb (vs 690 lb). At $3,199 the KFX90 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2025 View | KFX90 Kawasaki · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 500 cc | 89 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 6 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | 2WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 690 lb (313 kg) | 278 lb (126 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 41.5 in (105.4 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 41.3 in (104.9 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) | 4.5 in (11.4 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 1.5 gal (5.7 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | n/a |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,199 | $3,199 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.