Can-Am Outlander 800R X XC vs Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 800R X XCCan-Am Outlander 800 EFI
Model year20112010
Price$12,449$9,249
Engine800 cc800 cc
Weight302 kg304 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble disc. HydraulicDouble disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires26/8-12 / 26/10-12 26/8-12 / 26/10-12

Can-Am Outlander 800R X XC vs Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 800R X XC and the Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 800R X XC brings its published horsepower in a 302 kg package, while the Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI counters with its own power figure at 304 kg. On price, the Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI has the lower MSRP.

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: