E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Can-Am Outlander XT 650×
Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 650×
Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
649.6 / 39.64
649.6 / 39.64
82cc / 5
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 649.6 / 39.64 | 649.6 / 39.64 | 82cc / 5 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | No | No | No |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | Yes | No |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver and Passenger | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Foot Peg Location | Driver | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| Hand Guards | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | Light | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | Two-Piece | One-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 | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 750 / 1650 | 750 / 1650 | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Handlebar Pads | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Grab Rail Or Strap | – | Standard | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | – | – | 82cc, forced-air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder ✓ |
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| Compression Ratio | – | – | 7.4:1 |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Mikuni |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 16 ✓ |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | No | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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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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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | – | Chain |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | – | Tubeless |
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| Colours |
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| Colors | – | – | Yellow/Black, Red/Black |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | – | – | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Decal Kit | – | – | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Lubrication | – | – | Oil injection |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Light Guard | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Seats |
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| Backrest Type | – | Fixed | – |
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| Detachable Passenger Seat | – | Standard | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Radiator Guard | No | No | – |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Shock Cover | No | No | No |
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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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| Seats |
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| Backrest Location | – | Passenger | – |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Power | Power | Manual |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | 46.3 | 46.3 | – |
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| Horsepower Brake hp | 62 | 62 | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | Canada | Canada | Japan |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | 12 |
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| Parent Company | Can-Am | Can-Am | Suzuki |
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| Warranty Info | 6 Limited ✓ | – | – |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Make | Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) | Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 877 / 34.5 | 877 / 34.5 | 645 / 25.4 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 21.58 | 20.44 | – |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 5.7 | 5.4 | – |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 214 / 8.4 | 214 / 8.4 | 80 / 3.2 |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Single mechanical drum |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 214 / 8.4 | 214 / 8.4 | 130 / 5.1 |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm | Double A-Arm | Independent, single A-arm, oil-damped |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 233 / 9.2 | 233 / 9.2 | – |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual mechanical drum |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No | No | No |
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| Suspension Rear | Independent | Independent | Unit swing suspension, oil-damped |
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| Suspension Rear - Make | Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI) | Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI) | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | No | No |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 251 / 9.9 | 251 / 9.9 | – |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | No | No | Yes |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol / 2 Stroke Oil Auto Mix ✓ |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC (Single overhead Cam) |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 4-valves | – |
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| Total Valves | 8 | 8 | – |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | two-stroke |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid | Liquid | forced-air-cooled |
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| Engine Cylinders | V Twin | V Twin | single-cylinder |
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| Ignition | Electric | Electric | CDI (Electic) |
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| Engine Braking | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Engine Immobilizer | Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS) | Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS) | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.87 | 0.79 | 0.37 |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 82mm x 62mm ✓ | – | 50.0mm x 42.0mm |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.23in. x 2.44in. | – | 1.97in. x 1.65 in. |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Mikuni VM16SH ✓ |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | 46 ✓ | – | – |
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| Engine Make | Rotax | Rotax | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | No | No | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 26 | 26 | 19 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 7 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 14 | 14 | 8 |
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| Tires Rear | ITP Terracross 26 X 10-14 | ITP Terracross 26 X 10-14 | AT 19 x 7-8 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 26 | 26 | 19 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | 7 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | ITP Terracross 26 X 8-14 | ITP Terracross 26 X 8-14 | AT 19 x 7-8 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 14 | 14 | 8 |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No | Yes |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 20.5 / 5.4 | 20.5 / 5.4 | 6 / 1.6 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 | 45 / 100 | – |
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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) | 0.76 | 0.72 | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Tire Make | ITP | ITP | Dunlop |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2185 / 86.04 | 2387 / 93.96 | 1420 / 55.9 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1219 / 48 | 1219 / 48 | 805 / 31.7 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1257 / 49.5 | 1350 / 53 | 870 / 34.3 ✓ |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 279 / 11 | 279 / 11 | 110 / 4.3 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 341 / 749 ✓ | 375 / 827 | 940 / 37 |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 341 / 749 | 375 / 827 | 100 / 220 ✓ |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 3000/1361 | 3000/1361 | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Variable-speed, automatic clutch |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | #520 chain ✓ |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | – |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | Front | – |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | Front | – |
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| Diff Lock Make | ViscoLok | ViscoLok | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | – | No |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Highest rated towing capacity (750kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic
- Heavier than the 2006 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic
✓ Pros
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (750kg)
- 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 2006 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic
- Heavier than the 2006 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (82cccc)
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
Comparing 2020 Can-Am Outlander XT 650 vs 2020 Can-Am Outlander MAX XT 650 vs 2006 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2006 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic has the largest displacement at 82cccc, 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 2006 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic is the lightest at 100kg (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 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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