ATVUtility
2027 Can-Am Outlander 500
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE), liquid-cooled
$6,999
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 500 vs Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
2027 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4: 40 vs 32 hp, 650 cc vs 443 cc, 718 lb dry vs 688 lb dry, $6,999 vs $6,899. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2026 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
443cc Single-cylinder (SOHC), liquid-cooled
$6,899
View full specsAt a glance
More power40 hpvs32 hpOutlander 500 wins
Lower price$6,999vs$6,899Brute Force 450 4x4 wins
Weight718 lb dryvs688 lb dryBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Bigger engine650 ccvs443 ccOutlander 500 wins
Ground clearance12 invs9.3 inOutlander 500 wins
Towing1,830 lbvs1,050 lbOutlander 500 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 500 leads in 5 categories and the Brute Force 450 4x4 in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 500 uses a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax ace) with about 40 hp, while the Brute Force 450 4x4 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder (sohc) with about 32 hp. The Outlander 500 has the power edge (40 hp vs 32 hp). The Brute Force 450 4x4 is lighter at 688 lb (vs 718 lb). At $6,899 the Brute Force 450 4x4 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2027 View | Brute Force 450 4x4 Kawasaki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 650 cc | 443 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax ACE) | Single-cylinder (SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 40 hp | 32 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive CVT (L/H/N/R/P) | Automatic CVT with centrifugal clutch (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | 2WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD with dual-mode front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 718 lb (326 kg) | 688 lb (312 kg) |
| Overall width | 47.6 in (120.9 cm) | 43.3 in (110 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 53 in (134.6 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (30.5 cm) | 9.3 in (23.6 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 4.2 gal (15.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,830 lb (830 kg) | 1,050 lb (476 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $6,999 | $6,899 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.