E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Can-Am Outlander 500×
CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring×
Yamaha Raptor 80×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
499 / 30.5
998 / 60.9
79 cc / 4.8
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 499 / 30.5 | 998 / 60.9 ✓ | 79 cc / 4.8 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | No | No | – |
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| Brush Guard | No | No | – |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Lighting | LED | LED | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | Light | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Service Reminder | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | – |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 830 / 1830 ✓ | 680 / 1500 | – |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | Receiver | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 850 / 33.5 | 850 / 33.5 | 668 / 26.3 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | Standard | Standard | No |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Decal Kit | – | – | Standard |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | – | – | Standard |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | – | 3 ✓ |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | – | Shaft |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | – | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | – | Yes |
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| Carborator Count | – | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 16 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Mikuni |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | – | 0.33 |
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| Engine Detail | – | – | 79cc, 4-stroke single, SOHC ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 12-month limited warranty | 12-month limited warranty | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 9.46 | 9.46 | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | BRP | CFmoto | Yamaha |
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| Manufacturer Country | Canada | China | Japan |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | DPS | DPS | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Shock Cover | No | No | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Light Guard | No | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | – |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | 12 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | – | Driver |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 2.5 | 2.5 | – |
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| Rear Storage Well | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2388 / 94.0 | 2388 / 94.0 | 1519 / 59.8 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 260 / 10.2 | 260 / 10.2 | 55.9 / 2.2 |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Torsional Trailing arm Independent (TTI) | Torsional Trailing arm Independent (TTI) | Swing arm, 2.2 in. |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No | No | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 248 / 9.8 | 248 / 9.8 | 58.4 / 2.3 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Front Suspension | Arched double A-arm with front sway bar | Arched double A-arm with sway bar | Leading arm, 2.3 in. |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Single 214 mm disc brake ✓ | Single hydraulic disc brake | Sealed drum |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 214 / 8.4 | 214 / 8.4 | – |
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| Brakes Front | Dual 214 mm disc brakes ✓ | Dual hydraulic disc brakes | Dual sealed drum |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | CDI Electronic | CDI Electronic | Electric CDI |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel System | EFI | EFI | Mikuni 16 mm ✓ |
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| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.31in. x 3.54in. | 3.62in. x 2.95in. | 1.85in. x 1.8 in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 84.0mm x 90.0mm | 92.0mm x 75.0mm | 47 mm x 45.6 mm ✓ |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | V-Twin | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 8 ✓ | 2 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 4-valves | 2-valves |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1219 / 48.0 | 1219 / 48.0 | 826 / 32.5 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1245 / 49.0 | 1245 / 49.0 | 960 / 37.8 ✓ |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 305 / 12.0 | 305 / 12.0 | 101.6 / 4 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1295 / 51.0 | 1295 / 51.0 | 1031.2 / 40.6 |
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| Storage |
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| Front Storage Well | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Fender Storage Location | Front | Front | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Front Rack | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 19.5 / 5.1 | 19.5 / 5.1 | 6.8 / 1.8 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No | Yes |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel | Aluminum |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 14 ✓ | 7 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | 8 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 ✓ | 18 |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 10-12 | 26 x 10-14 ✓ | AT18 x 8-7 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 14 ✓ | 7 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 7 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | 0.33 | 0.33 | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 ✓ | 18 |
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| Tube / Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless | Tubeless |
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| Tire Make | XPS | CFmoto | Dunlop |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | Front | – |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Visco-Lok | Visco-Lok | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2WD 4WD | 2WD 4WD Lock | 1 |
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| Final Drive | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Transmission Make | Can-Am | CFmoto | – |
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| Transmission | pDrive primary CVT L H N R P | pDrive primary CVT L H N R P | 3-speed ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 348 / 767 ✓ | 431 / 950 | 109.8 / 242 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Front | 25 x 8-12 | 26 x 8-14 ✓ | AT18 x 7-7 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Bumper | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (830kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2025 CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (998cc)
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (680kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
✓ Pros
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2025 CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring
- Heavier than the 2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
Comparing 2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 vs 2025 CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring vs 2006 Yamaha Raptor 80 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2025 CFMOTO CFORCE 1000 Touring has the largest displacement at 998cc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 is the lightest at 348kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which is best for farm work and towing?
For heavy farm use the 2025 Can-Am Outlander 500 has the highest towing capacity at 830kg. For general farm duties any quad with 4WD and a towing rating above 400kg is suitable for light implements, spray rigs and game-reserve work.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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