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Year
2008
Year
2018
Parent Company
BRP
Parent Company
BRP
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility
Make
Can-Am
Make
Can-Am
Display Name
Outlander™ 500 H.O. EFI XT 4x4
Display Name
Defender MAX HD8
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Manufacturer Country
Canada
Introduction Year
2006
Introduction Year
2018
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$8,249
MSRP
$12,399
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Brand Name
Rotax®
Engine Brand Name
Rotax®
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
6000
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
-
Torque (Nm)
42
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
82 / 3.23
Bore (mm/in)
91 / 3.58
Stroke (in/mm)
1.85 / 47
Stroke (in/mm)
2.42 / 61.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
500 / 30.5
Displacement (cc/ci)
799.9 / 48.8
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Parental Controls
-
Parental Controls
Optional
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Horsepower (bhp)
50
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Reverse
Yes
Reverse
Yes
Primary Drive (Front Wheel/Rear Wheel)
Shaft / Shaft
Primary Drive (Front Wheel/Rear Wheel)
Shaft / Shaft
Transmission Brand
-
Transmission Brand
PRO-TORQ
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
No
Rear Solid Axle
No
Limited Slip Differential
Standard
Limited Slip Differential
-
Limited Slip Differential Location
Front
Limited Slip Differential Location
-
Differential Lock
Standard
Differential Lock
Standard
Differential Lock Brand
ViscoLok
Differential Lock Brand
ViscoLok
Differential Lock Location
Front
Differential Lock Location
Front
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
86 / 2184
Length (in/mm)
152.5 / 3873.5
Width (in/mm)
46 / 1168
Width (in/mm)
63.5 / 1612
Height (in/mm)
45 / 1143
Height (in/mm)
76 / 1930
Wheelbase (in/mm)
51 / 1295
Wheelbase (in/mm)
115.5 / 2940
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11 / 279
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11 / 280
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
642 / 291
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
1675 / 759.8
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1300 / 590
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
2000 / 907.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
10.6 / 40
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.78
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1750 / 793.8
Storage Capacity (cuft/gal/l)
-
Storage Capacity (cuft/gal/l)
0.5 / 3.1 / 11.7
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Boards
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
Yes
Brush Guard
-
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
-
Light Guard
Yes
Light Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
CV Boot Cover
Yes
CV Boot Cover
Yes
Front Bumper
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Optional
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
-
Front Fender Flairs
Optional
Front Fender Flairs
Optional
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
-
Rear Fender Flairs
Optional
Rear Fender Flairs
Optional
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
Standard
Full Length Skid Plate
Yes
Full Length Skid Plate
-
Swing Arm Skid Plate
No
Swing Arm Skid Plate
No
Safety Flag
Optional
Safety Flag
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / No
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
-
Bash Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / No
Bash Plate (Front/Rear)
-
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
No
Front Mud Guards
-
Front Mud Guards
No
Rear Mud Guards
-
Rear Mud Guards
No
Drive Shaft Skid Plate
-
Drive Shaft Skid Plate
No
Cab Cage
-
Cab Cage
Standard
Cab Rollbar
-
Cab Rollbar
Standard
Cab Doors
-
Cab Doors
Standard
Cab Door Material
-
Cab Door Material
Soft
Camouflage
-
Camouflage
No
Cab / Bed Divider
-
Cab / Bed Divider
Optional
Bash Plate (Front)
-
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Steering Wheel
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Type
Manual
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt Steering
Standard
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Trailing Torsional A-arms (TTA-HD)
Rear Suspension Type
Independent
Rear Suspension Type
Independent
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
-
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Travel (in/mm)
7 / 178
Front Travel (in/mm)
10 / 254
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10 / 254
Adjustment Type
-
Adjustment Type
Shock Mounted Adjustment
Rear Stabilizer Bar
-
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Carlisle ACT
Tire Brand
Maxxis®
Front Tire Width
8
Front Tire Width
9
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Front Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Other Wheels & Tires
Optional
Other Wheels & Tires
-
Front Tire Diameter (in)
25
Front Tire Diameter (in)
27
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
25
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
27
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Carlisle ACT 25 X 8-12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0 27 x 9-14
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Carlisle ACT 25 X 11-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Maxxis® Bighorn 2.0 27 x 11-14
Tread Type
-
Tread Type
Knobby
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
In-Board Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Engine Braking
Standard
Rear Hitch
Standard
Rear Hitch
Standard
Rear Hitch Type
Standard
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Winch
Standard
Winch
Optional
Roller Fairlead
Standard
Roller Fairlead
Optional
Weight (lbs/kgs)
3000 / 1361
Weight (lbs/kgs)
-
Draw Bar
-
Draw Bar
Optional
Tow Hook
-
Tow Hook
Standard
Size (in/cm)
-
Size (in/cm)
2 / 5.1
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Bench
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
-
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Folding
No
Folding
Yes
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
6
Seat Height (in/mm)
34.5 / 877
Seat Height (in/mm)
-
Headrest
-
Headrest
Yes
Number Of Rows
-
Number Of Rows
2
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Front Storage Well
Standard
Front Storage Well
-
Front Rack
Standard
Front Rack
-
Rear Storage Well
Standard
Rear Storage Well
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Rack Rails
Optional
Rack Rails
-
Cupholder
Optional
Cupholder
Standard
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Map Holder
Optional
Map Holder
-
Gun Scabbard
Optional
Gun Scabbard
Optional
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
200 / 90
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
-
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Number Of Cupholders
-
Number Of Cupholders
2
Cargo Bed
-
Cargo Bed
Standard
Integral Tie-Down Hooks
-
Integral Tie-Down Hooks
Yes
Bed Length (in/mm)
-
Bed Length (in/mm)
38 / 965
Bed Height (in/mm)
-
Bed Height (in/mm)
12 / 305
Bed Width (in/mm)
-
Bed Width (in/mm)
54.5 / 1384
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)
-
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)
1000 / 454
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Fog Lights
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Work Light Front or Rear
-
Work Light Front or Rear
Optional
Other Lights
-
Other Lights
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Optional
Rearview Mirrors
Optional
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
Optional
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Optional
Engine Immobilizer Brand
Digitally Encoded Security System™ (DESS)
Engine Immobilizer Brand
-
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Seat Belts
-
Seat Belts
Standard
Satellite
No
Satellite
-
Gun Scabbard Mount
Optional
Gun Scabbard Mount
Optional
Plow Mount
Optional
Plow Mount
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
Metallic
No