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  | 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. | 
    
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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model                    
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                                    Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT                         | 
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                            Model year                    
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                                    2010                         | 
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                            Category                    
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                                    ATV                         | 
| Price as new | US$ 9299.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
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                            Rating                    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Displacement                    
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                                    499.6 ccm (30.49 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Engine type                    
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                                    V2, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    82.0 x 47.0 mm (3.2 x 1.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Valves per cylinder                    
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                                    4                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Injection. Siemens injectors                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Liquid                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    Automatic                         | 
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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Belt  (final drive)                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Frame type                    
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                                    SST                         | 
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                            Front suspension                    
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                                    McPherson                         | 
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                            Front wheel travel                    
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                                    176 mm (6.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Rear suspension                    
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                                    TTI independent                         | 
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                            Rear wheel travel                    
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                                    229 mm (9.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    25/8-12                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    25/10-12                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc. Hydraulic                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc. Hydraulic                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Dry weight                    
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                                    297.0 kg (654.8 pounds)                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    877 mm (34.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
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                            Overall height                    
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                                    1168 mm (46.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall length                    
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                                    2184 mm (86.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall width                    
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                                    1143 mm (45.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Ground clearance                    
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                                    279 mm (11.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1285 mm (50.6 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    16.30 litres (4.31 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Color options                    
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                                    Red, yellow, camo                         | 
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                            Starter                    
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                                    Electric                         | 
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                            Comments                    
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                                    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                         | 
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                            Modifications compared to previous model                    
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                                    New dual-mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS)                         | 
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            Further information         | 
    
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