Can-Am Outlander L Max 450 vs Arctic Cat XC 450 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander L Max 450Arctic Cat XC 450
Model year20142016
Price$7,699
Engine427 cc443 cc
Weight324 kg272 kg
Seat height34 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 23/8-12 / 23/10-12

Can-Am Outlander L Max 450 vs Arctic Cat XC 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander L Max 450 and the Arctic Cat XC 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander L Max 450 brings its published horsepower in a 324 kg package, while the Arctic Cat XC 450 counters with its own power figure at 272 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: