2026 Can-Am Outlander DPS 500

 

🏁 Engine & Performance

Can-Am Outlander 500
• ~650 cc Rotax single-cylinder ~40 hp with liquid cooling and pDrive CVT — smooth power delivery and easy throttle control. 

Honda Foreman (TRX520)
• ~518 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine (reliable torque focus) paired with five-speed automatic/DCT or manual transmission depending on trim.

→ Can-Am has more outright engine displacement and horsepower.

🛞 Suspension, Ride & Handling

Outlander
• Independent double A-arm front/rear with ~9.75–10.25″ travel and ~12″ ground clearance — more travel and clearance for varied terrain. 

Foreman
• Independent double-wishbone front & swingarm rear with ~7.3″ travel — solid but shorter travel and lower clearance. 

→ Outlander generally rides smoother over rough terrain with better travel & clearance.

⚙️ Traction & Drive

Outlander
Selectable 2WD/4WD with Visco-Lok auto-locking differential, and optional power steering (DPS). 

Foreman
Direct driveshaft 2WD/4WD with torque-sensing front diff; EPS available in many trims. 

→ Both offer capable traction, but some riders find Can-Am’s selectable diff and DPS more adaptable on technical trails.

🏋️ Towing & Utility

Outlander
~1,830 lb towing and ~360 lb rack capacity — strong utility for work or hauling gear. 

Foreman
~848 lb towing; solid rack load capacity but less overall hauling muscle. 

→ Outlander wins here by a noticeable margin.

  🧠 Which to Choose

Choose the Outlander 500 if you want more power, better suspension, higher towing capacity, and advanced traction tech.