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Can-Am Outlander 500 vs Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS

2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS: 40 vs 28 hp, 500 vs 421 cc, 690 vs 686 lb, $7,199 vs $7,699. 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 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS

421cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$7,699

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At a glance

More power 40 hp vs 28 hp Outlander 500 wins
Lower price $7,199 vs $7,699 Outlander 500 wins
Lighter 690 lb vs 686 lb Kodiak 450 EPS wins
Bigger engine 500 cc vs 421 cc Outlander 500 wins
Ground clearance 10.5 in vs 10.6 in Kodiak 450 EPS wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs 1,322 lb Kodiak 450 EPS wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 4 categories and the Kodiak 450 EPS in 3. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 runs a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 40 hp, while the Kodiak 450 EPS uses a 421 cc single-cylinder rated near 28 hp. The Outlander 500 has the power edge (40 hp vs 28 hp). The Kodiak 450 EPS is lighter at 686 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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Kodiak 450 EPS
Yamaha · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 500 cc 421 cc
Engine configuration Single-cylinder (Rotax) Single-cylinder
Cylinders 1 1
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 40 hp 28 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT Ultramatic CVT
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 1 rider 1 rider
Dry weight 690 lb (313 kg) 686 lb (311 kg)
Overall width 46 in (116.8 cm) 46.5 in (118.1 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 48.8 in (124 cm)
Ground clearance 10.5 in (26.7 cm) 10.6 in (26.9 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 3.7 gal (14 L)
Towing capacity 1,300 lb (590 kg) 1,322 lb (600 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $7,199 $7,699
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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