Can-Am Outlander 400 vs Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander 400stacks up against the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 400Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4
Model year20092017
Price$6,299
Engine400 cc420 cc
Weight280 kg276 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L3.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesDouble discDouble disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). Seaked drum
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 24/8-12 / 24/10-11

Can-Am Outlander 400 vs Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 400 and the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 400 brings its published horsepower in a 280 kg package, while the Honda FourTrax Rancher 4x4 counters with its own power figure at 276 kg.

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: