E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Suzuki KingQuad 400 FSi×
Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT×
Honda TRX 250X×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
376 / 22.94
650 cc / 39.7
229 / 13.97
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 376 / 22.94 | 650 cc / 39.7 ✓ | 229 / 13.97 |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Canada | Japan |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Parent Company | Suzuki | Can-Am | Honda |
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| Warranty Info | 12 Limited | – | 12 Limited |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | – | 650cc, 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid cooled, 4-valve OHC ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | No | – | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Braking | – | Standard | – |
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| Engine Immobilizer | – | Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS) | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.93 | – |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | – | 46 ✓ | – |
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| Speed Governor | – | No | Yes |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Make | – | Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI) | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Make | – | Rotax | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | No | – | No |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | – | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | No | – | No |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | Yes | No |
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| CV Boot Cover | No | Yes | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver and Passenger | – |
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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 | – | – |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | – | No |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Light Guard | No | Yes | No |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | No |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Winch |
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| Winch Make | – | Warn | – |
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| Roller Fairlead | – | Standard | – |
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| Performance |
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| Torque (Nm) | – | 58 Nm @ 5,500 RPM ✓ | – |
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| Torque (Ft Lbs.) | – | 42.8 | – |
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| Torque rpm | – | 5500 ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Guards | – | Yes | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 22 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | – | Shaft |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Reserve (l / gal.) | – | – | 2.6 / 0.7 |
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| Windshield |
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| Tinted | – | – | No |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | – | – | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | – | – | No |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | – | Driver |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Grab Rail Or Strap | – | Standard | – |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No | No |
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| Colours |
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| Colors | – | Laurentian Green, Viper Red, Yellow, Camo | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | Front | – |
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| Diff Lock Make | – | ViscoLok | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 45 / 100 ✓ | – |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 90 / 200 ✓ | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 45 / 100 ✓ | – |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Detachable Passenger Seat | – | Standard | – |
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| Backrest Location | – | Passenger | – |
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| Backrest Type | – | Detachable | – |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | Yes | No |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | – | Standard | – |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 590 / 1300 ✓ | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| 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). ✓ | – |
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| Tachometer | – | Standard | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 318 / 699 ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | – | Standard |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Swing Arm | TTI independent with 9 in (229 mm) ✓ | Swing Arm |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | No | – |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 170 / 6.7 | 229 / 9 ✓ | 145 / 5.7 |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | No | No | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1146 / 45.1 | 1168 / 46 | 1062 / 41.8 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1219 / 48 | 1143 / 45 | 1082 / 42.6 ✓ |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 249 / 9.8 | 305 / 12 ✓ | 145 / 5.7 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 | 1499 / 59 | 1125 / 44.3 ✓ |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 615 / 279 | 2500/1134 | 384 / 174.2 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission | Manual / Automatic Clutch | CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse | Manual / Automatic Clutch |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2060 / 81.12 | 2184 / 86 | 1740 / 68.52 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No | No | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 170 / 6.7 | 203 / 8 ✓ | 150 / 5.9 |
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| Front Suspension | Independent Double A-Arm | Double A-arm, Forged Aluminum upper arm, with 8 in (203 mm) travel ✓ | Independent Double Wishbone |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | 4-valve OHC ✓ | OHV |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 4-valves | 2-valves |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 8 ✓ | 2 |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Cooling | Air / Oil | liquid cooled | Air |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | V-twin | Single-Cylinder |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 82mm x 71.2mm | 82 mm x 62 mm | 68.5mm x 62.2mm |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.23in. x 2.81in. | 3.23in. x 2.44 in. | 2.7in. x 2.45in. |
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| Compression Ratio | 9:1 ✓ | – | 9.2:1 |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | EFI, 46mm Throttle Body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors ✓ | Carburetor |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Ignition | Electric | Electric | Electric |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc | 2 inboard hydraulic discs ✓ | Dual Hydraulic Disc |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 190 / 7.5 ✓ | – | 174 / 6.9 |
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| Brakes Rear | Drum | 1 inboard hydraulic disc ✓ | Sealed Drum |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 2x4/4x4 shaft driven with Visco-Lok? front differential | 4X2 |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | Front | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 841 / 33.1 | 877 / 34.5 | 798 / 31.4 ✓ |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | Two-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Clock | Standard | – | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | Light | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Lighting | Halogen | 2 fender mounted headlamps (35W) with tail light /brake light - EC approved, 4 flashers (EC version only) ✓ | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | Standard | – | – |
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| Front Rack | Standard | – | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 16 / 4.2 | 20 / 5.3 ✓ | 9.5 / 2.5 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Number Of Speeds | 5 | – | 5 |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle | Carlisle ACT | Maxxis |
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| Tube / Tubeless | Tubeless | – | – |
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| Tires Front | Carlisle AT 25 X 8-12 | 26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm) ✓ | Maxxis Razr Vantage: 22 x 7-10 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 ✓ | 22 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 7 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 10 |
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| Tires Rear | Carlisle AT 25 X 10-12 | 26 x 10 x 12 in. (660.4 x 254 x 305 mm) ✓ | Maxxis Razr Vantage: 22 x 10-9 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 ✓ | 22 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 9 |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | – |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | – | 9.2 |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Manual gearbox — greater control in technical terrain
- 4WD capable — better traction in mud, sand and steep terrain
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (650 cccc)
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (590kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
✓ 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 XT
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
Comparing 2019 Suzuki KingQuad 400 FSi vs 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT vs 2020 Honda TRX 250X — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2007 Can-Am Outlander Max 650 H.O. EFI XT 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 Max 650 H.O. EFI XT is the lightest at 318kg (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 XT 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.
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