Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT vs TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4 (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 500 EFI XTTGB Target 550 IRS 4x4
Model year20102012
Price$9,299
Engine500 cc503 cc
Horsepower20 hp
Torque28 Nm
Weight297 kg364 kg
Seat height35 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT vs TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT and the TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT brings its published horsepower in a 297 kg package, while the TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4 counters with 20 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: