E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Yamaha YFZ450×
Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 650×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
449 cc / Unknown
649.6 / 39.64
493cc / 30.08
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 449cc liqiud-cooled w/fan, DOHC 4-stroke single; 5 titanium valves ✓ | – | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Tachometer | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light | Gauge |
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| Lighting |
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| Headlights | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Halogen Headlights | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No | No |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Hour Meter | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Body Material | – | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Brush Guard | – | Yes | Yes |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Floor Board Location | – | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver and Passenger | – |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No | No |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | No | Yes |
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| Frame | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Trip Odometer | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | – | 20.44 | – |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | – | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Seat Location | – | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| Seat Material | – | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Type | – | Two-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Adjustable | – | No | No |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Clock | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Detachable Passenger Seat | – | Standard | – |
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| Backrest Type | – | Fixed | – |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | No | – |
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| Towing |
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| Tow Hook | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Hitch | – | Standard | Receiver |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 750 / 1650 ✓ | 476 / 1050 |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Digital Instrumentation | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Backrest Location | – | Passenger | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Bumper | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | Yes | No |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | – | Can-Am | Arctic Cat |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | – | – | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Keihin |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 36 ✓ |
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| Carborator Count | – | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | – | Standard |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | – | 16 | 16 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | – | 5 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | – | – | 8 ✓ |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45 / 100 ✓ |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 91 / 200 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | – | Standard |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | – | – | 6.5 |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | – | Canada | USA |
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| Performance |
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| Horsepower Brake hp | – | 62 ✓ | – |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | – | 46.3 | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Grab Rail Or Strap | – | Standard | – |
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| Hand Grips | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Hand Guards | – | Yes | – |
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| Handlebar Pads | – | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | – | Yes | – |
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| Power Outlet | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | – | No | Yes |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Winch |
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| Winch Make | – | Warn | – |
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| Roller Fairlead | – | Standard | – |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | – | Power | Manual |
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| Steering Make | – | Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | – | 5.4 | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | – | 0.72 | – |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | Standard | – |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual clutch ✓ | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Manual |
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| Final Drive | 2WD; sealed o-ring chain, eccentric adjustment | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Front | AT21 x 7-10 radial | ITP Terracross 26 X 8-14 ✓ | 25 x 8-12 |
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| Tires Rear | AT20 x 10-9 radial | ITP Terracross 26 X 10-14 ✓ | 25 x 11-12 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 9.84 / 2.6 | 20.5 / 5.4 | 25 / 6.5 ✓ |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 810 / 31.9 ✓ | 877 / 34.5 | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 158.75 / 350 | 375 / 827 ✓ | 313.9 / 692 |
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| Lighting |
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| Lighting | Dual 30W Krypton multireflecter headlights and 3.9/0.5W brake light ✓ | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) ✓ | – | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 4-valves | 4-Valve |
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| Total Valves | – | 8 ✓ | 4 |
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| Engine Braking | – | Standard | – |
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| Engine Make | – | Rotax | – |
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| Engine Immobilizer | – | Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS) | – |
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| Colours |
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| Colors | 50th Anniversary Yellow/Black, Team Yamaha Blue,White/Silver ✓ | – | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1280 / 50.4 | 375 / 827 ✓ | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 112 / 4.4 | 279 / 11 ✓ | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1090 / 42.9 ✓ | 1350 / 53 | 1251 / 49.25 |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 449 cc / Unknown | 649.6 / 39.64 | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ |
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| Engine Valves | 5 titanium valves ✓ | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Cooling | liqiud-cooled w/fan | Liquid | Liquid-Cooled with fan |
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| Engine Cylinders | single | V Twin | Single-Cylinder |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 95 mm x 63.4 mm ✓ | – | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | – | – |
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| Fuel System | Keihin 39mm FCR w/throttle position sensor ✓ | Fuel Injected | Carburetor |
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| Ignition | Electric DC - CDI | Electric | Electric / Pull |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Front | Dual hydraulic discs, twin pistons | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic disc |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic disc, twin pistons | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic disc |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Suspension | Independent double wishbone, 9.1 in travel. adjustment for compression, rebound and spring preload | Double A-Arm | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Suspension Rear | Aluminum swingarm, 10.6 in travel. adjustment for compression, rebound and preload | Independent | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1839 / 72.4 ✓ | 2387 / 93.96 | 2149 / 84.6 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1171 / 46.1 ✓ | 1219 / 48 | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.79 | 0.71 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | – | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 214 / 8.4 ✓ | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | Front | Front |
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| Diff Lock Make | – | ViscoLok | – |
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| Hi / Low Range | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Reverse | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tire Make | – | ITP | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | – | 26 ✓ | 25 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | Front | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | – | 8 | 8 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | – | 26 ✓ | 25 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | – | 10 ✓ | 11 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | – | 14 ✓ | 12 |
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| Rim Material | – | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Rear Solid Axle | – | No | No |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 45 / 100 ✓ | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | – | 14 ✓ | 12 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | – | 2 | 2 |
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| Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 214 / 8.4 ✓ | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | 233 / 9.2 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | – | No | Yes |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Suspension Rear - Make | – | Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI) | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No | Yes |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | 251 / 9.9 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | – | No | Yes |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | 2 | 2 |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | No |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | 3000/1361 ✓ | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | No | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- Manual gearbox — greater control in technical terrain
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Arctic Cat 500 4x4
- Heavier than the 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 650
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (750kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Arctic Cat 500 4x4
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 650
Comparing 2006 Yamaha YFZ450 vs 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 650 vs 2006 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2006 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 has the largest displacement at 493cccc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 650 is the lightest at 375kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which is best for farm work and towing?
For heavy farm use the 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 650 has the highest towing capacity at 750kg. For general farm duties any quad with 4WD and a towing rating above 400kg is suitable for light implements, spray rigs and game-reserve work.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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