Can-Am Outlander 800R vs Can-Am Outlander 800R XT-P (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander 800Rstacks up against the Can-Am Outlander 800R XT-P. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 800RCan-Am Outlander 800R XT-P
Model year20142011
Price$11,549
Engine800 cc800 cc
Weight331 kg303 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulic
Tires26/8-12 / 26/10-12 26/8-12 / 26/10-12

Can-Am Outlander 800R vs Can-Am Outlander 800R XT-P — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 800R and the Can-Am Outlander 800R XT-P usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 800R brings its published horsepower in a 331 kg package, while the Can-Am Outlander 800R XT-P counters with its own power figure at 303 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: