2026 Can-Am Outlander 500

If you’re looking for an ATV that gives you a lot of machine without paying for power you may never use, the 2026 Can-Am Outlander 500 is a seriously smart choice.

Why buy the 2026 Outlander 500?

• 💪 40 HP Rotax power – The 500 delivers 40 hp and 37 lb-ft of torque from its 650 cc Rotax ACE engine. That’s plenty of muscle for trail riding, hunting, property work and hauling.

• 🛞 12" of ground clearance – Rocks, ruts, roots and rough trails are much easier to tackle with the Outlander’s generous clearance. 

• 🌲 Built for real work – It can tow up to 1,830 lbs and carry up to 360 lbs on its racks, making it far more than just a weekend toy. 

• 🛡️ Full skid plate protection – When you're crawling through rocks, mud and rough terrain, the full skid plate helps protect the underside of the machine. 

• ⚙️ New pDrive CVT – Can-Am designed the pDrive clutch for smooth shifting, quick downshifting and reduced maintenance. 

• 🧳 Tons of useful storage – You get a glovebox plus front and rear storage areas, so you're not trying to stuff everything into a backpack. 

• 🔥 Great value – This is where the Outlander 500 really shines. You get the rugged Outlander platform, Rotax power, serious clearance and excellent hauling capability without jumping into the price of a bigger-displacement ATV.

Bottom line: The 2026 Outlander 500 is the ATV I'd point someone toward who wants one machine that can work hard during the week and have a blast on the trails on the weekend. It's capable, comfortable, tough and doesn't feel like you're paying for 1000cc of power you don't necessarily need.