Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI vs TGB Blade 550i LT 4x4 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFIstacks up against the TGB Blade 550i LT 4x4. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 500 EFITGB Blade 550i LT 4x4
Model year20102012
Price$7,799
Engine500 cc503 cc
Horsepower19 hp
Torque32 Nm
Weight293 kg364 kg
Seat height35 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI vs TGB Blade 550i LT 4x4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI and the TGB Blade 550i LT 4x4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI brings its published horsepower in a 293 kg package, while the TGB Blade 550i LT 4x4 counters with 19 hp at 364 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: