Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MR vs Can-Am Outlander 500 (1000)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MRstacks up against the Can-Am Outlander 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MR | Can-Am Outlander 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2014 | 2024 |
| Price | $14,099 | $7,349 |
| Engine | 976 cc | — |
| Weight | — | 335 kg |
| Seat height | 35 mm | 38 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 L | 5.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Double disc. Hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
| Tires | 30/9-14 / 30/9-14 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MR vs Can-Am Outlander 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MR and the Can-Am Outlander 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MR brings its published horsepower, while the Can-Am Outlander 500 counters with its own power figure at 335 kg. On price, the Can-Am Outlander 500 has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: