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Can-Am Outlander 500 vs Polaris Sportsman 570

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 570: 40 vs 44 hp, 500 vs 567 cc, 690 vs 705 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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2025 Polaris Sportsman 570
ATV Utility

2025 Polaris Sportsman 570

567cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$7,499

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At a glance

More power 40 hp vs 44 hp Sportsman 570 wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $7,499 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 705 lb Outlander 500 wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 567 cc Sportsman 570 wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 11.5 in Sportsman 570 wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs 1,225 lb Outlander 500 wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 4 categories and the Sportsman 570 in 3. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the Sportsman 570 uses a 567 cc single-cylinder rated near 44 hp. The Sportsman 570 has the power edge (44 hp vs 40 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 705 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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Sportsman 570
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 500 cc 567 cc
Engine configuration Single-cylinder (Rotax) Single-cylinder
Cylinders 1 1
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 40 hp 44 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 1 rider 1 rider
Dry weight 690 lb (313 kg) 705 lb (320 kg)
Overall width 46 in (116.8 cm) 48 in (121.9 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 50.5 in (128.3 cm)
Ground clearance 10.5 in (26.7 cm) 11.5 in (29.2 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 4.5 gal (17 L)
Towing capacity 1,300 lb (590 kg) 1,225 lb (556 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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