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E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”

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Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI×

Honda TRX 90X×

Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI×

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Key Specs at a Glance

2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI

2020 Honda TRX 90X

2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI

Engine

650 cc / 39.7

86 / 5.25

650 cc / 39.7

Full Specifications

	2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI × Remove	2020 Honda TRX 90X × Remove	2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI × Remove
Engine Spec
Engine Detail	650cc, 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid cooled, 4-valve OHC	–	650cc, 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid cooled, 4-valve OHC
Exterior - Safety and Design
CV Boot Cover	Yes	–	Yes
Body Material	Plastic	Plastic	Plastic
Bash Plate (Front)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Colours
Metallic	No	No	No
Colors	Laurentian Green, Viper Red, Yellow or Camo	–	Laurentian Green, Viper Red, Yellow
Lighting
Halogen Headlights	Standard	–	Standard
Headlights	Standard	–	Standard
Lighting	2 fender mounted headlamps (35W) with tail light /brake light - EC approved, 4 flashers (EC version only)	–	2 fender mounted headlamps (35W) with tail light /brake light - EC approved, 4 flashers (EC version only)
Instrumentation
Temperature Warning Type	Light	–	Light
Tachometer	Standard	–	Standard
Speedometer	Standard	–	Standard
Hour Meter	Standard	–	Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type	Gauge	–	Gauge
Trip Odometer	Standard	–	Standard
Digital Instrumentation	Standard	–	Standard
Instumentation	Multi-function gauge: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hourmeter, fuel, gear position, 4x4 indicator, diagnostics, auto shut off, D.E.S.S. (digital encoded security system).	–	Multi-function gauge: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hourmeter, fuel, gear position, 4x4 indicator, diagnostics, auto shut off, D.E.S.S. (digital encoded security system).
Towing
Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.)	590 / 1300	–	590 / 1300
Rear Hitch	Standard	–	Standard
Seats
Lumbar Adjustment	Yes	No	–
Backrest Type	Detachable	–	–
Backrest Location	Passenger	–	–
Detachable Passenger Seat	Standard	–	–
Seat Adjustable	No	No	No
Seat Type	Two-Piece	One-Piece	One-Piece
Seat Material	Vinyl	Vinyl	Vinyl
Seat Location	Driver and Passenger	Driver	Driver
Number Of Seats	2 ✓	1	1
Seat Height (mm / in.)	877 / 34.5	660 / 26 ✓	877 / 34.5
Storage
Rear Storage Well	Standard	–	Standard
Exterior - Safety and Design
Exterior Guards	Standard	–	Standard
Storage
Front Storage Well	Standard	–	Standard
Exterior - Safety and Design
Floor Board Location	Driver and Passenger	–	Driver
Frame	Steel	Steel	Steel
Rear Stabilizer Bar	–	No	–
Light Guard	–	No	–
Hand Guards	–	No	–
Front Stabilizer Bar	–	No	–
Foot Peg Location	–	Driver	–
Brush Guard	–	No	–
Comfort
Adjustable Throttle	–	Standard	–
Windshield
Tinted	–	No	–
Fuel
Fuel Tank Reserve (l / gal.)	–	1.1 / 0.3	–
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Number Of Speeds	–	4 ✓	–
Primary Drive - Rear Wheels	–	Chain	–
Dimensions and Weight
Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg)	–	262 / 118.8 ✓	–
Engine Spec
Carborator Count	–	1 ✓	–
Carburetor Size MM	–	15 ✓	–
Compression Ratio	–	9.2:1	–
Manufacturer and Warranty
Parent Company	Can-Am	Honda	Can-Am
Recommend Minimum Age	16	10	16
Manufacturer Country	Canada	Japan	Canada
Performance
Torque rpm	5500	–	5500
Torque (Ft Lbs.)	42.8	–	42.8
Torque (Nm)	58 Nm @ 5,500 RPM	–	58 Nm @ 5,500 RPM
Steering
Steering Type	Manual	Manual	Manual
Exterior - Safety and Design
Rear Fender	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	–	Standard
Hand Grips	Standard	Standard	Standard
Grab Rail Or Strap	Standard	–	–
Full Length Skid Plate	Yes	–	Yes
Front Fender	Standard	Standard	Standard
Front Bumper	Standard	Standard	Standard
Folding Foot Pegs	No	No	No
Storage
Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.)	45 / 100	–	45 / 100
Racks and Payload
Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.)	90 / 200	–	90 / 200
Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.)	45 / 100	–	45 / 100
Suspension
A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear)	No	–	No
Suspension Rear - Material	Steel	Steel	Steel
Suspension Rear - Make	Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI)	–	Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI)
Suspension Rear	TTI independent with 9 in (229 mm)	Swing Arm	TTI independent with 9 in (229 mm)
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping	No	No	No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load	No	No	No
Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.)	203 / 8	66 / 2.6	203 / 8
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front)	Yes	–	Yes
Front Suspension	Double A-arm, Forged Aluminum upper arm, with 8 in (203 mm) travel	Independent	Double A-arm, Forged Aluminum upper arm, with 8 in (203 mm) travel
Brakes
Brakes Rear	1 inboard hydraulic disc	Sealed Drum	1 inboard hydraulic disc
Brakes Front	2 inboard hydraulic discs	Dual Sealed Drum	2 inboard hydraulic discs
Engine Spec
Speed Governor	No	Yes	No
Ignition	Electric	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Injector Size MM	46	–	46
Fuel System	EFI, 46mm Throttle Body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors	Carburetor	EFI, 46mm Throttle Body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors
Bore Stroke(in)	3.23in. x 2.44 in.	1.85in. x 1.95in.	3.23in. x 2.44 in.
Bore Stroke(mm)	82 mm x 62 mm	47mm x 49.5mm	82 mm x 62 mm
Displacement To Weight CC	0.93	–	1 ✓
Engine Immobilizer	Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS)	–	Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS)
Engine Make	Rotax	–	Rotax
Engine Braking	Standard	–	Standard
Engine Cylinders	V-twin	Single-Cylinder	V-twin
Engine Cooling	liquid cooled	Air	liquid cooled
Engine Type	4-stroke	4-Stroke	4-stroke
Total Valves	8	2	8
Valve Configuration	4-valves	2-valves	4-valves
Engine Valves	4-valve OHC	SOHC	4-valve OHC
Engine Capacity (cc / Ci )	650 cc / 39.7	86 / 5.25	650 cc / 39.7
Suspension
Swing Arm Skid Plate	No	–	No
Rear Travel (mm / in.)	229 / 9	66 / 2.6	229 / 9
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping	No	No	No
Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load	No	No	No
Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.)	20 / 5.3	6.4 / 1.7	20 / 5.3
Tires and Rims
Rear Solid Axle	No	Yes	No
Rim Material	Steel	Aluminum	Steel
Rear Rim Diameter (in)	12	8	12
Rear Tire Width (in)	10	8 ✓	10
Rear Tire Diameter (in)	26	19	26
Tires Rear	26 x 10 x 12 in. (660.4 x 254 x 305 mm)	Maxxis 19 x 8-8	26 x 10 x 12 in. (660.4 x 254 x 305 mm)
Front Rim Diameter (in)	12	8	12
Front Tire Width (in)	8	7 ✓	8
Front Tire Diameter (in)	26	20	26
Tires Front	26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm)	Maxxis 20 x 7-8	26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm)
Tire Make	Carlisle	Maxxis	Carlisle
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Reverse	Yes	No	Yes
Hi / Low Range	Yes	–	Yes
Steering
Turning Circle	–	8.3	–
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Diff Lock Make	ViscoLok	–	ViscoLok
Limited Slip Diff Location	Front	–	Front
Primary Drive - Front Wheels	Shaft	–	Shaft
Primary Drive Engine / Transmission	Belt	–	Belt
Drive line Modes	2	1	2
Final Drive	Selectable 2x4/4x4 shaft driven with Visco-Lok? front differential	4X2 ✓	Selectable 2x4/4x4 shaft driven with Visco-Lok? front differential
Transmission	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse	Manual / Automatic Clutch	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
Dimensions and Weight
Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.)	318 / 699	–	295 / 649 ✓
Wheelbase (mm / in.)	1499 / 59	983 / 38.7 ✓	1295 / 51
Ground Clearance (mm / in.)	305 / 12	99 / 3.9	305 / 12
Height (mm / in.)	1143 / 45	927 / 36.5 ✓	1143 / 45
Width (mm / in.)	1168 / 46	894 / 35.2 ✓	1168 / 46
Length (mm / in.)	2184 / 86	1487 / 58.56 ✓	2184 / 86
Suspension
Air Adjustable	No	No	No
Number of Rear Shock Absorbers	2	1	2
Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive
Diff Lock Location	Front	–	Front
Manufacturer and Warranty
Warranty Info	–	12 Limited ✓	–

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Pros & Cons

2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI

✓ Pros

Largest engine in this comparison (650 cccc)
Highest rated towing capacity (590kg)
Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
Independent front suspension for better ride comfort

✗ Cons

Heavier than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI

2020 Honda TRX 90X

✓ Pros

Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
Manual gearbox — greater control in technical terrain
Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders

✗ Cons

Smaller engine than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI
2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives

2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI

✓ Pros

Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
Solid towing capacity for farm use (590kg)
Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground

✗ Cons

Smaller engine than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI

Comparing 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI vs 2020 Honda TRX 90X vs 2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI — Common Questions

Which has the most powerful engine?

The 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI has the largest displacement at 650 cccc, 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 2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI is the lightest at 295kg (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 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI has the highest towing capacity at 590kg. 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.