Compare Quad Bikes & ATVs Side by Side

Q: Which has the most powerful engine?

The 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT has the largest displacement at 800 cccc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.

Q: Which quad is the lightest?

The 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT is the lightest at 313kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.

Q: Which is best for farm work and towing?

For heavy farm use the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT has the highest towing capacity at 590kg. 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”

3 of 3 selected:

Yamaha Raptor 700R×

Yamaha Kodiak 450×

Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT×

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Key Specs at a Glance

2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R

2019 Yamaha Kodiak 450

2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT

Engine

686 cc / 41.9

421 / 25.69

800 cc / 48.8

Full Specifications

	2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R × Remove	2019 Yamaha Kodiak 450 × Remove	2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT × Remove
Engine Spec
Engine Detail	686cc, 4-stroke single, SOHC	–	800cc, 4 -stroke, V-twin, liquid-cooled, 4-valve OHC ✓
Instrumentation
Digital Instrumentation	–	Standard	Standard
Towing
Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.)	–	599.7 / 1322	590 / 1300 ✓
Rear Hitch	–	Standard	Standard
Tow Hook	–	Standard	–
Storage
Underseat Storage	–	Standard	–
Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.)	–	39.9 / 88	45 / 100 ✓
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Diff Lock Location	–	Front	Front
Limited Slip Diff Location	–	Front	Front
Driveline Make	–	On-Command	–
Primary Drive - Front Wheels	–	Shaft	Shaft
Primary Drive Engine / Transmission	–	Belt	Belt
Transmission Make	–	UltraMatic	–
Dimensions and Weight
Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg)	–	637 / 288.9 ✓	2500/1134
Suspension
Swing Arm Skid Plate	–	No	No
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front)	–	Yes	Yes
Engine Spec
Speed Governor	–	No	No
Kill Switch Tether Cord	–	Standard	–
Exterior - Safety and Design
Front Bumper	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Fender	Standard	Standard	Standard
Full Length Skid Plate	Yes	Yes	Yes
Hand Grips	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Bumper	Standard	–	–
Rear Fender	Standard	Standard	Standard
Instrumentation
Trip Odometer	–	Standard	Standard
Exterior - Safety and Design
Rear Stabilizer Bar	No	No	–
Manufacturer and Warranty
Manufacturer Country	Japan	Japan	Canada
Recommend Minimum Age	16	16	16
Parent Company	Yamaha	Yamaha	Can-Am
Engine Spec
Engine Braking	–	Standard	Standard
Fuel System Brand	–	Mikuni	–
Carborator Count	–	0 ✓	–
Steering
Steering Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Instrumentation
Fuel Level Warning Type	–	Gauge	Gauge
Hour Meter	–	Standard	Standard
Speedometer	–	Standard	Standard
Storage
Front Storage Well	–	–	Standard
Rear Storage Well	–	–	Standard
Seats
Detachable Passenger Seat	–	–	Standard
Backrest Location	–	–	Passenger
Backrest Type	–	–	Detachable
Lumbar Adjustment	–	–	Yes
Racks and Payload
Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.)	–	–	90 / 200 ✓
Instrumentation
Instumentation	–	–	Multi-function gauge : speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hourmeter, fuel, gear position, 4x4 indicator, diagnostics, auto shut off, D.E.S.S. (digital encoded security system). Xt package content available: BRP XL2500 winch by Warn, roller fairlead, wired remote control, Ltd Edition cast aluminum rims, aggressive tread Carlisle ACT radial tires, heavy duty front & rear bumpers, handguards ✓
Colours
Colors	–	–	Laurentian Green, Viper Red or Yellow
Exterior - Safety and Design
Grab Rail Or Strap	–	–	Standard
Hand Guards	–	–	Yes
Winch
Winch Make	–	–	Warn
Roller Fairlead	–	–	Standard
Performance
Torque (Nm)	–	–	73 nm @ 5.500 RPM (< 15kW, EC version only) ✓
Instrumentation
Tachometer	–	–	Standard
Exterior - Safety and Design
Frame	Aluminum / Steel	Steel	Steel
Racks and Payload
Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.)	–	–	45 / 100 ✓
Suspension
A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear)	–	–	No
Instrumentation
Temperature Warning Type	–	Light	Light
Exterior - Safety and Design
Bash Plate (Rear)	–	Yes	–
Brush Guard	–	Yes	Yes
CV Boot Cover	–	Yes	Yes
Floor Board Location	–	Driver	Driver and Passenger
Front Stabilizer Bar	–	No	–
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Diff Lock Make	–	–	ViscoLok
Exterior - Safety and Design
Light Guard	–	No	Yes
Radiator Guard	–	No	–
Shock Cover	–	No	–
Steering
Turning Circle	–	10.2	–
Engine Spec
Engine Make	–	–	Rotax Tec
Engine Immobilizer	–	–	Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS)
Suspension
Suspension Rear - Make	–	–	Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI)
Exterior - Safety and Design
Power Outlet	–	Standard	Standard
Folding Foot Pegs	No	No	No
Foot Peg Location	Driver	Driver	–
Exterior Guards	Standard	–	–
Suspension
Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.)	231.1 / 9.1	170 / 6.7	203 / 8 ✓
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	Yes	–	No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	No	No	No
Suspension Rear	Cast aluminum swing arm, 10.1 in. w/ bebound, compression and threaded preload adjustment	Independent Double Wishbone	TTI independent 9 in (229 mm) travel ✓
Suspension Rear - Material	Aluminum	Steel	Steel
Rear Travel (mm / in.)	256.5 / 10.1	188 / 7.4	229 / 9 ✓
Front Suspension	Independent double wishbone, 9.1 in. w/ 5-way preload adjustment	Independent Double Wishbone	Double A-arm, forged aluminium upper arm 8 in (203 mm) travel ✓
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	Yes	No	No
Number of Rear Shock Absorbers	1	2	2
Air Adjustable	No	No	No
Dimensions and Weight
Length (mm / in.)	1844 / 72.6 ✓	2036 / 80.16	2184 / 86
Width (mm / in.)	1171 / 46.1	1181 / 46.5	1168 / 46 ✓
Height (mm / in.)	1130 / 44.5 ✓	1161 / 45.7	1143 / 45
Ground Clearance (mm / in.)	111.8 / 4.4	244 / 9.6	305 / 12 ✓
Suspension
Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load	Yes	–	No
Dimensions and Weight
Wheelbase (mm / in.)	1280.2 / 50.4	1240 / 48.8 ✓	1499 / 59
Brakes
Brakes Rear	Hydraulic disc, self adjusting park brake function	Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc	1 inboard hydraulic disc ✓
Engine Spec
Ignition	Electric 16bBit ECU ✓	Electric	Electric
Engine Capacity (cc / Ci )	686 cc / 41.9	421 / 25.69	800 cc / 48.8 ✓
Engine Valves	SOHC	SOHC	4-valve OHC ✓
Valve Configuration	4-valves	2-valves	4-valves
Total Valves	4	2	8 ✓
Engine Type	4-stroke	4-Stroke	4-stroke
Engine Cooling	Liquid-cooled with fan	Liquid / Air	liquid-cooled
Brakes
Brakes Front	Dual hydraulic disc, twin piston	Dual Hydraulic Disc	2 inboard hydraulic discs ✓
Engine Spec
Engine Cylinders	single-cylinder	Single-Cylinder	V-twin
Bore Stroke(mm)	102 mm x 84 mm ✓	84.5mm x 75mm	91 mm x 62 mm
Bore Stroke(in)	4.02in. x 3.31 in.	3.33in. x 2.96in.	3.59in. x 2.44 in.
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.0:1	–
Fuel System	Yamaha Fuel Injection (YFI), 44 mm	Fuel Injected	EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors ✓
Fuel Injector Size MM	44	34	46 ✓
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement To Weight CC	1.73	–	1.16
Performance
Torque (Ft Lbs.)	–	–	53.8
Dimensions and Weight
Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.)	179.6 / 396	–	313 / 689 ✓
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Final Drive	4X2	Selectable 4X2 / 4X4	Selectable 2 WD/4 WD shaft driven w/ Visco-Lok front differential
Seats
Seat Height (mm / in.)	861.1 / 32	853 / 33.6 ✓	877 / 34.5
Number Of Seats	1	1	2 ✓
Seat Location	Driver	Driver	Driver and Passenger
Seat Material	Vinyl	Vinyl	Vinyl
Seat Type	One-Piece	One-Piece	Two-Piece
Seat Adjustable	No	No	No
Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.)	11 / 2.9	14 / 3.7	20 / 5.3 ✓
Lighting
Lighting	Halogen	Halogen	2 fender mounted headlamps (35 W) w/ tail light/brake light - EC approved, 4 flashers (EC version only) ✓
Halogen Headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard
Colours
Metallic	No	No	No
Exterior - Safety and Design
Bash Plate (Front)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Body Material	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic
Decal Kit	Standard	–	–
Exterior Covers	Standard	–	–
Lighting
Headlights	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Transmission	5-speed with reverse, Manual ✓	Continuously Variable (CVT)	CVT, sub-transmission w/ high, low, park, neutral & reverse
Tires and Rims
Rear Solid Axle	Yes	No	No
Rear Rim Diameter (in)	9	12	12
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Drive line Modes	1	2	2
Primary Drive - Rear Wheels	Chain	–	–
Hi / Low Range	No	Yes	Yes
Number Of Speeds	5 ✓	–	–
Reverse	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tires and Rims
Tire Make	Dunlop	–	Carlisle ACT
Rim Material	Aluminum	Steel	Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless	Tubeless	Tubeless	–
Front Tire Diameter (in)	21	25	26 ✓
Front Tire Width (in)	7 ✓	8	8
Front Rim Diameter (in)	10	12	12
Tires Rear	AT20 x 10-9 radial	AT25 x 10 - 12	26 x 10 x 12 in. (660,4 x 254 x 305 mm) ✓
Rear Tire Diameter (in)	20	25	26 ✓
Rear Tire Width (in)	10	10	10
Tires Front	AT21 x 7-10 radial	AT25 x 8 - 12	26 x 8 x 12 in. (660,4 x 203 x 305 mm) ✓
Performance
Torque rpm	–	–	5500 ✓

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Pros & Cons

2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R

✓ Pros

Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
Manual gearbox — greater control in technical terrain

✗ Cons

Smaller engine than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT
Heavier than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT
2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives

2019 Yamaha Kodiak 450

✓ Pros

Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing

✗ Cons

Smaller engine than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT

2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT

✓ Pros

Largest engine in this comparison (800 cccc)
Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
Highest rated towing capacity (590kg)
Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well

✗ Cons

No significant weaknesses identified from available data

Comparing 2006 Yamaha Raptor 700R vs 2019 Yamaha Kodiak 450 vs 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT — Common Questions

Which has the most powerful engine?

The 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT has the largest displacement at 800 cccc, 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 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT is the lightest at 313kg (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 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI XT has the highest towing capacity at 590kg. 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.