2012 Can-Am Outlander 500

Specifications

Engine

• Type : 499.6cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve (4-valve/cyl)
• Bore & Stroke : 82 x 47 mm
• Carburetion/EFI : 46 mm Throttle Body, 2 Siemens‡ VDO injectors
• Starting System : Electric
• Transmission : CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse. Standard engine braking
• Drive Train : Selectable 2w/4w shaft driven with Visco-Lok† front differential

Chassis

• Frame : SST
• Front suspension type : MacPherson
• Front travel : 7 in (178 mm)
• Rear suspension type : Torsional Trailing arm Independent (TTI)
• Rear travel : 9 in (229 mm)
• Front brake : 2 inboard hydraulic discs
• Rear brake : 1 inboard hydraulic disc
• Front tires : 25 x 8 x 12 in / 635 x 203 x 305 mm
• Rear tires : 25 x 11 x 12 in / 635 x 279 x 305 mm
• Wheels : Cast-aluminum

Dimensions / Capacities Overall

• L x W x H (in.) : 86 x 46 x 45 in
• L x W x H (mm) : 2,184 x 1,168 x 1,143 mm
• Seat height : 34.5 in (877 mm)
• Wheelbase : 51 in (1,295 mm)
• Dry weight : 654 lb (297 kg)
• Ground clearance : 11 in (279 mm)
• Rack capacity : Front: 100 lb (45 kg) / Rear: 200 lb (90 kg)
• Storage : Rear storage 5.3 US gal (20L)
• Towing capacity : 1,300 lb (590 kg)
• Fuel capacity : 4.3 US gal (16.3L)

Gauges / Equipment

• Instrumentation : Multi-function digital LCD gauge: Speedometer, tachometer (bar graph RPM, bottom bar numerical RPM), odometer, trip & hour meters, diagnostic center, gear position, engine hour meter, 4x4 indicator, temperature and engine lights, fuel gauge, clock, auto shut off after 15 minutes
• Anti-Theft : D.E.S.S.™ (Digitally Encoded Security System)
• Electrical : Prewired for winch
• DC outlets : Lighter type in console, standard connector in the back (15A)
• Lighting : 2 fender mounted headlamps (35W) with tail light/brake light

Warranty

• Basic : 6 months limited factory warranty
• Extended : B.E.S.T. available from 12 to 36 months