E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI LE×
Linhai Promax 650L×
Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 1000R×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
545cc / 33.3
637 / 38.9
976 / 59.56
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve ✓ | – | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | Yes |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Heated Hand Grip Location | Driver | – | – |
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| Light Guard | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Winch |
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| Winch Make | Warn | – | Warn |
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| Roller Fairlead | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Power |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | Standard | No |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Tachometer | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Gauge | Light | Light |
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| Lighting |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | No | Yes |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver and Passenger |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | China | Canada |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Parent Company | Arctic Cat | Linhai | Can-Am |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Compression Ratio | – | 10.2:1 | – |
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| Engine Immobilizer | – | – | Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS) |
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| Speed Governor | – | – | No |
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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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| Suspension Rear - Make | – | – | Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI) |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | – | Steel |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Make | – | – | ViscoLok |
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| Seats |
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| Detachable Passenger Seat | – | – | Standard |
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| Backrest Location | – | – | Passenger |
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| Backrest Type | – | – | Fixed |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | – | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | – | Driver and Passenger |
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| Grab Rail Or Strap | – | – | Standard |
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| Hand Guards | – | – | Yes |
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| Handlebar Pads | – | – | Standard |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Make | – | – | Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Make | – | – | Rotax |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 12-month limited warranty ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | No |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 220 / 8.7 ✓ | 214 / 8.4 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | Front | Front |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubeless | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Front Rack | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Rack | – | Standard | – |
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| Storage |
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| Fender Storage Location | – | Front | – |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | – | 0.33 | 0.72 |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | – | 2.5 | 5.4 |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | – | 9.46 | 20.44 |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | 850 / 33.5 ✓ | 877 / 34.5 |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | Yes | No |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | Yes | – |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | Standard | – |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | – | – | 67.9 |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 | 500 / 1102 | 750 / 1650 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 280 / 11.0 ✓ | 233 / 9.2 |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Suspension Rear | Double A-arm; 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel ✓ | Swingarm with single shock coil spring oil damped | Independent |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | No |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No | No |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 280 / 11.0 ✓ | 251 / 9.9 |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | No | No |
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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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| Length (mm / in.) | 2197 / 86.5 ✓ | 2200 / 86.6 | 2387 / 93.96 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1200 / 47.2 ✓ | 1219 / 48 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1219 / 48 ✓ | 1250 / 49.2 | 1350 / 53.1 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-arm; 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel ✓ | Independent double A-arm coil spring oil damped | Double A-Arm |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | Standard | – | – |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic disc | Sealed mechanical drum brake | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 545cc / 33.3 | 637 / 38.9 | 976 / 59.56 ✓ |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 4-valves | 4-valves |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 4 | 8 ✓ |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled with fan | Liquid-cooled | Liquid |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | Single-Cylinder | V Twin |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | – | Standard |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.76 | – | 1.08 |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 92mm x 82mm ✓ | 100.0mm x 82.0mm | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.62in. x 3.23 in. | 3.94in. x 3.23in. | – |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Carburetor | Fuel Injected |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | CDI Electronic | Electric |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc | Dual hydraulic disc brakes | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 279.4 / 11 | 280 / 11.0 ✓ | 279 / 11 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 ✓ | 1400 / 55.1 | 1499 / 59 |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 325.2 / 717 | 318 / 700 ✓ | 408 / 900 |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 3000/1360.8 | – | 3000/1361 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No | No |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 22 / 5.7 ✓ | 15.0 / 4.0 | 20.5 / 5.4 |
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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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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | – | 45 / 100 ✓ |
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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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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver and Passenger |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | Two-Piece |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Towing |
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| Tow Hook | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | Receiver | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Steel | Aluminum |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 14 | 14 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 | 26 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | 5-speed manual with reverse ✓ | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | Linhai | – |
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| Final Drive | 2/4 WD + differential lock 4x4 | Shaft | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 ✓ |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2WD 4WD | 2 |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt | Belt |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | Front | Front |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tire Make | Goodyear | Maxxis | ITP |
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| Tires Front | 25 x 8-12 | 26 x 8-14 | ITP Terracross 26 X 8-14 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 | 26 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 14 | 14 |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 10-12 | 26 x 10-14 | ITP Terracross 26 X 10-14 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Performance |
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| Horsepower Brake hp | – | – | 91 ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 1000R
- Heavier than the 2025 Linhai Promax 650L
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (500kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 1000R
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (976cc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (750kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2025 Linhai Promax 650L
Comparing 2010 Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI LE vs 2025 Linhai Promax 650L vs 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 1000R — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 1000R has the largest displacement at 976cc, 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 2025 Linhai Promax 650L is the lightest at 318kg (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 1000R 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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