E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
2 of 3 selected:
Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT×
Yamaha Grizzly 80×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
650 cc / 39.7
79 cc / 4.8
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 650cc, 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid cooled, 4-valve OHC ✓ | 79cc, 4-stroke single, SOHC |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No |
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| Colors | Laurentian Green, Viper Red, Yellow, Camo | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | – |
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| Headlights | Standard | – |
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| Lighting | 2 fender mounted headlamps (35W) with tail light /brake light - EC approved, 4 flashers (EC version only) ✓ | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | – |
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| Tachometer | Standard | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – |
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| 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). ✓ | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 590 / 1300 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Hitch | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | Yes | – |
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| Backrest Type | Detachable | – |
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| Backrest Location | Passenger | – |
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| Detachable Passenger Seat | Standard | – |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No |
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| Seat Type | Two-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 877 / 34.5 ✓ | 665.5 / 26.2 |
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| Storage |
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| Rear Storage Well | Standard | – |
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| Front Storage Well | Standard | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 ✓ | 5 / 11 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 90 / 200 ✓ | Unknown / 11 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | – | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubeless |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | 3 ✓ |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Shaft |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 16 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Mikuni |
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| Compression Ratio | – | 9.6:1 |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Can-Am | Yamaha |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 ✓ | 12 |
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| Manufacturer Country | Canada | Japan |
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| Performance |
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| Torque rpm | 5500 ✓ | – |
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| Torque (Ft Lbs.) | 42.8 | – |
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| Torque (Nm) | 58 Nm @ 5,500 RPM ✓ | – |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
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| Winch |
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| Roller Fairlead | Standard | – |
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| Winch Make | Warn | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | Standard |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | Yes | – |
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| Hand Guards | Yes | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard |
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| Grab Rail Or Strap | Standard | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | – |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | – |
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| Decal Kit | – | Standard |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 ✓ | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Steel | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Make | Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI) | – |
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| Suspension Rear | TTI independent with 9 in (229 mm) ✓ | Swing arm, 2.2 in. |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 203 / 8 ✓ | 58.4 / 2.3 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | – |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-arm, Forged Aluminum upper arm, with 8 in (203 mm) travel ✓ | Leading arm, 2.3 in. |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | 1 inboard hydraulic disc ✓ | Sealed drum |
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| Brakes Front | 2 inboard hydraulic discs ✓ | Dual sealed drum |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | No | Yes |
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| Ignition | Electric | Electric CDI |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | 46 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System | EFI, 46mm Throttle Body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors ✓ | Mikuni 16 mm |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.23in. x 2.44 in. | 1.85in. x 1.8 in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 82 mm x 62 mm ✓ | 47 mm x 45.6 mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.93 | 0.3 |
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| Engine Immobilizer | Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS) | – |
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| Engine Make | Rotax | – |
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| Engine Braking | Standard | Standard |
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| Engine Cylinders | V-twin | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | liquid cooled | Air-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 8 ✓ | 2 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves ✓ | 2-valves |
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| Engine Valves | 4-valve OHC ✓ | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 650 cc / 39.7 ✓ | 79 cc / 4.8 |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 20 / 5.3 ✓ | 6.8 / 1.8 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 229 / 9 ✓ | 55.9 / 2.2 |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | No | No |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 7 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 8 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 26 ✓ | 18 |
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| Tires Rear | 26 x 10 x 12 in. (660.4 x 254 x 305 mm) ✓ | AT18x8-7 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 7 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 26 ✓ | 18 |
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| Tires Front | 26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm) ✓ | AT18x7-7 |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle ACT | Dunlop® |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | No |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No |
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| Diff Lock Make | ViscoLok | – |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | – |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 2x4/4x4 shaft driven with Visco-Lok? front differential ✓ | Shaft |
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| Transmission | CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse | 3-speed ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 2500/1134 ✓ | – |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 318 / 699 ✓ | 117.9 / 260 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1499 / 59 ✓ | 1031.2 / 40.6 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 305 / 12 ✓ | 99.1 / 3.9 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1143 / 45 | 930 / 36.6 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1168 / 46 | 856 / 33.7 ✓ |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2184 / 86 | 1549 / 61.0 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (650 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
✓ Pros
- Balanced all-round specification
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT
- Heavier than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT
Comparing 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT vs 2006 Yamaha Grizzly 80 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT has the largest displacement at 650 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 650 H.O. EFI XT 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 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 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.
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