Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT vs Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT-P (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XTstacks up against the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT-P. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 500 EFI XTCan-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT-P
Model year20102010
Price$9,299$9,799
Engine500 cc500 cc
Weight297 kg297 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT vs Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT-P — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT and the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT-P usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT brings its published horsepower in a 297 kg package, while the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT-P counters with its own power figure at 297 kg. On price, the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI 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: