Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 vs Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4stacks up against the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450
Model year20122014
Price$6,899$7,299
Engine421 cc427 cc
Weight308 kg
Seat height33 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L5.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. HydraulicDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 vs Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 and the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 brings its published horsepower, while the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 450 counters with its own power figure at 308 kg. On price, the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto 4x4 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: