Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450 vs Laverda 500 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450stacks up against the Laverda 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander L DPS 450Laverda 500
Model year20142016
Price$7,299$6,599
Engine427 cc443 cc
Weight308 kg299 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450 vs Laverda 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450 and the Laverda 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450 brings its published horsepower in a 308 kg package, while the Laverda 500 counters with its own power figure at 299 kg. On price, the Laverda 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: