Can-Am Outlander Max 650 vs Can-Am Outlander 650 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander Max 650stacks up against the Can-Am Outlander 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander Max 650Can-Am Outlander 650
Model year20142014
Price$9,799$8,799
Engine650 cc650 cc
Weight355 kg329 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L5.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Tires26/8-12 / 26/10-12 26/8-12 / 26/10-12

Can-Am Outlander Max 650 vs Can-Am Outlander 650 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander Max 650 and the Can-Am Outlander 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander Max 650 brings its published horsepower in a 355 kg package, while the Can-Am Outlander 650 counters with its own power figure at 329 kg. On price, the Can-Am Outlander 650 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: