Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT vs Cectek 500EFI Quadrift (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 500 EFI XTCectek 500EFI Quadrift
Model year20102009
Price$9,299
Engine500 cc500 cc
Weight297 kg310 kg
Seat height35 mm31 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L5.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicDouble disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicDouble disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 195/45-R15 / 215/40-R16

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

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT and the Cectek 500EFI Quadrift 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 Cectek 500EFI Quadrift counters with its own power figure at 310 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: