Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MR vs Can-Am Outlander 1000 XT (2014)

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 1000 XT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 1000 X MRCan-Am Outlander 1000 XT
Model year20142012
Price$14,099$11,950
Engine976 cc976 cc
Horsepower82 hp
Weight303 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulic
Tires30/9-14 / 30/9-14 26/8-12 / 26/10-12

Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MR vs Can-Am Outlander 1000 XT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 1000 X MR and the Can-Am Outlander 1000 XT 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 1000 XT counters with 82 hp at 303 kg. On price, the Can-Am Outlander 1000 XT 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: