Can-Am Outlander L Max 500 vs Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander L Max 500stacks up against the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander L Max 500Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500
Model year20142014
Price$7,249$7,299
Engine500 cc500 cc
Weight336 kg319 kg
Seat height34 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity5.4 L5.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Double disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Can-Am Outlander L Max 500 vs Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander L Max 500 and the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander L Max 500 brings its published horsepower in a 336 kg package, while the Can-Am Outlander L DPS 500 counters with its own power figure at 319 kg. On price, the Can-Am Outlander L Max 500 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: