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
| Spec | Can-Am Outlander 500 EFI XT | TGB Target 550 IRS 4x4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Price | $9,299 | — |
| Engine | 500 cc | 503 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 20 hp |
| Torque | — | 28 Nm |
| Weight | 297 kg | 364 kg |
| Seat height | 35 mm | 36 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.3 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 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:

