Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 vs Can-Am Renegade 500 (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 Renegade 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander L DPS 500Can-Am Renegade 500
Model year20142014
Price$7,299$8,249
Engine500 cc500 cc
Weight319 kg279 kg
Seat height34 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L5.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

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

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 and the Can-Am Renegade 500 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 Renegade 500 counters with its own power figure at 279 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: