Outlander 500
Tech Articles – Owner’s Guide – Safety Video
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The most powerful, best handling, most innovative ATV in its class, period. XT added-value package includes all the extra equipment you want – factory-installed.
- Rotax 500 H.O. EFI V-Twin engine – the industry’s most powerful
- SST frame
- TTI independent rear suspension
- MacPherson strut front suspension
- Visco-Lok auto-locking front differential
- Continuously Variable Transmission [CVT]
- 11 inches [279 mm] of ground clearance
- Multi-function full digital gauge
- D.E.S.S. electronic anti-theft system
- Steel Racks with 300 pound [136 kg] capacity
- 25-inch tires
XT model features
- Cast aluminum rims
- 3000-pound [1,134 kg] BRP XL3000 winch
- Roller fairlead

- Handlebar and wired remote winch controls
- Aggressive tread Carlisle ACT radial tires
- Heavy-duty front and rear bumpers
- Handguards
Outlander 500 H.O. EFI Specifications |
| Features |
| Instrumentation: |
Multi-function digital LCD gauge: Speedometer, tachometer (bar graph RPM, bottom bar numerical RPM), odometer, trip & hour meters, diagnostic center, gear position, engine hour meter, 4×4 indicator, temperature & engine lights, fuel gauge, auto shut off after 15 minutes |
| Electrical: |
Pre wired for winch |
| Lighting: |
2 fender mounted headlamps (35 W) w/ tail light/brake light |
| DC Outlet: |
Lighter type in console, standard connector in the back (15A) |
| XT Package ContentAvailable: |
BRP XL3000 winch, roller fairlead, wired remote control, cast aluminum rims (except Camo), aggressive tread Carlisle ACT radial tires, heavy duty front & rear bumpers, handlebar wind deflectors |
| Available Colors: |
Camo or Black or Viper Red or Yellow |
| Engine |
| Type: |
499.6cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled, SOHC, 8-valve (4-valve/cyl) |
| Bore & Stroke |
82 x 47 mm |
| Torque /Net Power: |
42 Nm @ 6,000 RPM |
| Carburetion/EFI: |
EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors |
| Starting System: |
Electric |
| Transmission: |
CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse |
| Drive Train: |
Selectable 2×4/4×4 shaft driven with Visco-Lok front differential |
| Chassis |
| Frame: |
SST |
| Front SuspensionType: |
MacPherson |
| Front SuspensionTravel: |
7 in (178 mm) |
| Rear SuspensionType: |
TTI independent |
| Rear SuspensionTravel: |
9 in (229 mm) |
| Front Brake: |
2 inboard hydraulic discs |
| Rear Break: |
1 inboard hydraulic disc |
| Front Tires: |
25 x 8 x 12 in. (635 x 203 x 305 mm) |
| Back Tires: |
25 x 11 x 12 in. (635 x 279 x 305 mm) |
| Dimensions |
| L x W x H in: |
86 x 46 x 45 |
| L x W x H meter: |
- 2.184 x 1.168 x 1.143
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| Wheelbase: |
51 in. (1.295 m) |
| Dry Weight: |
649 lbs. (303 kg) |
| GroundClearance: |
12 in. (305 mm) |
| Seat Height: |
34.5 in. (877 mm) |
| Rack Capacity:(Front & Rear) |
100 lbs. (45 kg), 200 lbs. (90 kg) |
| Towing Capacity: |
1300 lbs. (590 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity: |
5.3 US gal. (20 L) |