Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT vs Can-Am Outlander 500 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XTstacks up against the Can-Am Outlander 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XTCan-Am Outlander 500
Model year20142024
Price$13,645$7,349
Engine976 cc
Weight443 kg335 kg
Seat height35 mm38 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L5.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. Hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Rear brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulic twin-piston calipers
Tires26/8-12 / 26/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT vs Can-Am Outlander 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT and the Can-Am Outlander 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 6x6 1000 XT brings its published horsepower in a 443 kg package, 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: