| Attribute | Polaris Sportsman 450 HO × | Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2017 | 2010 |
| Make | Polaris | Can-Am |
| Model | Polaris Sportsman 450 HO | Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT |
| Category | ATV | ATV |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. Siemens injectors |
| Displacement (cm³) | 500 | 499.6 |
| Power (kw) | 24.1 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Belt |
| Bore (mm) | - | 82 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 47 |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson Strut | McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Dual A-Arm, IRS | TTI independent |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Frame type | - | SST |
| Front tyre | 24/8-12 | 25/8-12 |
| Rear tyre | 24/10-12 | 25/10-12 |
| Wheels | Stamped steel | - |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 208 | 176 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 241 | 229 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Light | Dual 50w Low Beam Bumper Lights, Single 50w High Beam Pod Light; Dual Brakelights/Taillights | - |
| Instruments | Digital Gauge, Analog Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,283 | 1,285 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 311 | 297 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.0775 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,220 | 1,168 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,108 | 2,184 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1,219 | 1,143 |
| Seat height (mm) | 845 | 877 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 286 | 279 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | 16.3 |