| Can-Am's profilation of this bike | 
  | Say hello to the Outlander 500 EFI. Powered by the only V-twin in the category, it delivers more power (40.4-hp) and a better power-to-weight ratio (6.3 hp per 100 lbs) than any bike in its class. | 
    
        | General information | 
  
    | Model | Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT | 
    | Model year | 2010 | 
    | Category | ATV | 
| Price as new | US$ 9299.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.8   Check out the detailed rating of reliability, maintenance costs, value for money, etc. Compare with any other motorcycle. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | V2, four-stroke | 
    | Bore x stroke | 82.0 x 47.0 mm (3.2 x 1.9 inches) | 
    | Valves per cylinder | 4 | 
    | Fuel system | Injection. Siemens injectors | 
    | Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | 
    | Cooling system | Liquid | 
    | Gearbox | Automatic | 
    | Transmission type | Belt  (final drive) | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | SST | 
    | Front suspension | McPherson | 
    | Front wheel travel | 176 mm (6.9 inches) | 
    | Rear suspension | TTI independent | 
    | Rear wheel travel | 229 mm (9.0 inches) | 
    | Front tire | 25/8-12 | 
    | Rear tire | 25/10-12 | 
    | Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | 
    | Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Dry weight | 297.0 kg (654.8 pounds) | 
    | Seat height | 877 mm (34.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. | 
    | Overall height | 1168 mm (46.0 inches) | 
    | Overall length | 2184 mm (86.0 inches) | 
    | Overall width | 1143 mm (45.0 inches) | 
    | Ground clearance | 279 mm (11.0 inches) | 
    | Wheelbase | 1285 mm (50.6 inches) | 
    | Fuel capacity | 16.30 litres (4.31 US gallons) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Red, yellow, camo | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Comments | CVT, sub-transmission w/high, low, park, neutral  and  reverse, standard Engine braking. Selectable 2w/4w shaft driven w/Visco-lok† front differential. BRP XL3000 winch. Aggressive Carlisle ACT radial tires | 
    | Modifications compared to previous model | New dual-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) | 
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        | Further information | 
  | Insurance costs | Compare US insurance quotes from the nation's top providers. | 
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. | 
| Ask questions | Join the 10 Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT discussion group or the general Can-Am discussion group. | 
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