Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 vs Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander L DPS 500Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT
Model year20142010
Price$7,299$9,299
Engine500 cc500 cc
Weight319 kg297 kg
Seat height34 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L4.3 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 500 vs Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 and the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 brings its published horsepower in a 319 kg package, while the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT counters with its own power figure at 297 kg. On price, the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 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: