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2008 Utility Can-Am ATVs

At the core of the Can-Am 2008 offering is the Outlander family of award-winning recreation utility models. The Outlander comes in 800, 650, 500 and 400 engine sizes. each the most powerful in its class and each available as a two-rider Outlander MAX version, anOutlander XT™ value-added package version, and an Outlander MAX XT version. The ultra-luxurious Outlander MAX 800 H.O. EFI Ltd. two-rider model is back with its collection of luxury touring features – built-in GPS receiver, winch system, mud guards, cast aluminum wheels, Steel Grey Metallic paint, and more.

The recreation-utility category is a crowded one, but the Can-Am® Outlander™ stands out with more standard adrenaline than any other competitor. That’s because each Outlander model features the most powerful engine in its class, race-bred suspensions, the exclusive Visco-Lok front differential and other trick features.

As you’re cruising the trails or hauling a load with the Outlander 800H.O.EFI, it’s cool to know you’re riding a GNCC and Baja 1000 champion.

2008 Can-Am Outlander™ MAX 800 H.O. EFI Ltd.

Outlander MAX model – Outlander MAX models are designed specifically for riding with a passenger. The longer vehicle wheelbase not only delivers rocksolid stability and super predictable handling with a passenger, but one-up, too. Ability to swap seat and rack extension box without tools makes the MAX model extremely versatile.

MANUFACTURER	Can-Am
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Outlander™ MAX 800 H.O. EFI Ltd.
M.S.R.P. *	$11,599.00
ENGINE	V-twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT	800 cc
BORE X STROKE	91 x 62 mm
CARBURETION	EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors
COOLING	Liquid
STARTER	Electric
TRANSMISSION	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
DRIVE SYSTEM	4x4
SUSPENSION	Front: Double A-arm, forged aluminum upper arm; 8 in. (203 mm) travel Rear: TTI independent; 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel
BRAKES	Front: 2 inboard hydraulic discs Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc
TIRES	Front: 26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm) Rear: 26 x 10 x 12 in. (660.4 x 254 x 305 mm)
LENGTH	94 in. (2,387 mm)
WIDTH	46 in. (1,168 mm)
HEIGHT	45 in. (1,143 mm)
WHEELBASE	59 in. (1,499 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	34.5 in. (877 mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE	12 in. (305 mm)
DRY WEIGHT	707 lbs. (321 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	5.3 gal. (20 l)
LOAD CAPACITY	Front Rack: 100 lbs. (45 kg) Rear Rack: 200 lbs. (90 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY	1,300 lbs. (590 kg)

2008 Can-Am Outlander™ 800 H.O. EFI XT

-Am Outlander 800 H.O. EFI delivers performance features Outlander fans crave, like a suspension using TTI in the back and double A-arm in the front, Visco-Lok auto-locking differential for getting into - and out of - tough spots and the SST frame that virtually skis over logs, rocks and other obstacles. And just wait until you hear the purr of the 80-degree V-twin.

This is what "most power in its class" feels like.

New for 2008

New EFI calibration improves fuel consumption by 11%

Visco-Lok features a new quicker engagement

New multi-function full digital gauge

Redesigned rear fascia, taillight and regulator cover

Restyled painted steel rims (on base models)

Redesigned CVT compartment for better sealing against moisture

More comfortable handgrips

500 lbs. additional winch capacity (now 3,000 lbs./1,361 kg) on XT models .

MANUFACTURER	Can-Am
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Outlander™ 800 H.O. EFI XT
M.S.R.P. *	$9,699.00
ENGINE	V-twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT	800 cc
BORE X STROKE	91 x 62 mm
CARBURETION	46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors
COOLING	Liquid
STARTER	Electric
TRANSMISSION	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
DRIVE SYSTEM	4x4
SUSPENSION	Front: Double A-arm, forged aluminum upper arm; 8 in. (203 mm) travel Rear: TTI independent; 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel
BRAKES	Front: 2 inboard hydraulic discs Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc
TIRES	Front: 26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm) Rear: 26 x 10 x 12 in. (660 x 254 x 305 mm)
LENGTH	86 in. (2,184 mm)
WIDTH	46 in. (1,168 mm)
HEIGHT	45 in. (1,143 mm)
WHEELBASE	51 in. (1,295 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	34.5 in. (877 mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE	12 in. (305 mm)
DRY WEIGHT	657 lbs. (298 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	5.3 gal. (20 l)
LOAD CAPACITY	Front Rack: 100 lbs. (45 kg) Rear Rack: 200 lbs. (90 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY	1,300 lbs. (590 kg)

2008 Can-Am Outlander™ MAX 650 H.O. EFI XT

Outlander 650 H.O. EFI,The most power in its class with an impressive 42 percent more power than the Honda Rincon 680 EFI, 29 percent more than the Arctic Cat 650 and 20 percent more than Polaris 700 EFI. Lightweight and strong SST frame. State-of-the-art suspensions - double A-arm up front and TTI in the rear.

Throw in the "go anywhere" capability of Visco-Lok front differential and you're ready to go pretty much anywhere.

New for 2008

Visco-Lok features a new quicker engagement

New multi-function full digital gauge

Redesigned rear fascia, taillight and regulator cover

Restyled painted steel rims (on base models)

Redesigned CVT compartment for better sealing against water

More comfortable handgrips

500 lbs. additional winch capacity (now 3,000 lbs./1,361 kg) on XT models

MANUFACTURER	Can-Am
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Outlander™ MAX 650 H.O. EFI XT
M.S.R.P. *	$9,649.00
ENGINE	V-twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT	650 cc
BORE X STROKE	82 x 62 mm
CARBURETION	EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors
COOLING	Liquid
STARTER	Electric
TRANSMISSION	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
DRIVE SYSTEM	4x4
SUSPENSION	Front: Double A-arm, forged aluminum upper arm; 8 in. (203 mm) travel Rear: TTI independent; 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel
BRAKES	Front: 2 inboard hydraulic discs Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc
TIRES	Front: 26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm) Rear: 26 x 10 x 12 in. (660.4 x 254 x 305 mm)
LENGTH	94 in. (2,387 mm)
WIDTH	46 in. (1,168 mm)
HEIGHT	45 in. (1,143 mm)
WHEELBASE	59 in. (1,499 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	34.5 in. (877 mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE	12 in. (305 mm)
DRY WEIGHT	707 lbs. (321 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	5.3 gal. (20 l)
LOAD CAPACITY	Front Rack: 100 lbs. (45 kg) Rear Rack: 200 lbs. (90 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY	1,300 lbs. (590 kg)

2008 Can-Am Outlander™ 650 H.O. EFI XT

Outlander 650 H.O. The most power in its class with an impressive 42 percent more power than the Honda Rincon 680 EFI, 29 percent more than the Arctic Cat 650 and 20 percent more than Polaris 700 EFI. Lightweight and strong SST frame. State-of-the-art suspensions - double A-arm up front and TTI in the rear.

Throw in the "go anywhere" capability of Visco-Lok front differential and you're ready to go pretty much anywhere.

New for 2008

Visco-Lok features a new quicker engagement

New multi-function full digital gauge

Redesigned rear fascia, taillight and regulator cover

Restyled painted steel rims (on base models)

Redesigned CVT compartment for better sealing against water

More comfortable handgrips

500 lbs. additional winch capacity (now 3,000 lbs./1,361 kg) on XT models

MANUFACTURER	Can-Am
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Outlander™ 650 H.O. EFI XT
M.S.R.P. *	$8,849.00
ENGINE	V-twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT	650 cc
BORE X STROKE	82 x 62 mm
CARBURETION	EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors
COOLING	Liquid
STARTER	Electric
TRANSMISSION	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
DRIVE SYSTEM	4x4
SUSPENSION	Front: Double A-arm, forged aluminum upper arm; 8 in. (203 mm) travel Rear: TTI independent; 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel
BRAKES	Front: 2 inboard hydraulic discs Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc
TIRES	Front: 26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm) Rear: 26 x 10 x 12 in. (660.4 x 254 x 305 mm)
LENGTH	86 in. (2,184 mm)
WIDTH	46 in. (1,168 mm)
HEIGHT	45 in. (1,143 mm)
WHEELBASE	51 in. (1,295 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	34.5 in. (877 mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE	12 in. (305 mm)
DRY WEIGHT	657 lbs. (298 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	5.3 gal. (20 l)
LOAD CAPACITY	Front Rack: 100 lbs. (45 kg) Rear Rack: 200 lbs. (90 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY	1,300 lbs. (590 kg)

2008 Can-Am Outlander™ MAX 500 H.O. EFI XT

The 500 H.O. EFI is a machine to be reckoned with. With 54 percent more power than Honda Rubicon 500, and even 22 percent more than the Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI, you can expect class-leading power, handling and performance every time you get on.

Plus, it has all the great Outlander features, such as, Visco-Lok automatic front differential, SST frame, TTI rear suspension and more.

New for 2008

Visco-Lok features a new quicker engagement

New multi-function full digital gauge

Redesigned rear fascia, taillight and regulator cover

Restyled painted steel rims (on base models)

Redesigned CVT compartment for better sealing against moisture

More comfortable handgrips

500 lbs. additional winch capacity (now 3,000 lbs./1,361 kg) (on XT models

MANUFACTURER	Can-Am
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Outlander™ MAX 500 H.O. EFI XT
M.S.R.P. *	$9,049.00
ENGINE	V-twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT	500 cc
BORE X STROKE	82 x 47 mm
CARBURETION	EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors
COOLING	Liquid
STARTER	Electric
TRANSMISSION	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
DRIVE SYSTEM	4x4
SUSPENSION	Front: McPherson; 7 in. (178 mm) travel Rear: TTI independent; 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel
BRAKES	Front: 2 inboard hydraulic discs Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc
TIRES	Front: 25 x 8 x 12 in. (635 x 203 x 305 mm) Rear: 25 x 11 x 12 in. (635 x 279 x 305 mm)
LENGTH	94 in. (2,387 mm)
WIDTH	46 in. (1,168 mm)
HEIGHT	45 in. (1,143 mm)
WHEELBASE	59 in. (1,499 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	34.5 in. (877 mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE	11 in. (279 mm)
DRY WEIGHT	685 lbs. (311 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	5.3 gal. (20 l)
LOAD CAPACITY	Front Rack: 100 lbs. (45 kg) Rear Rack: 200 lbs. (90 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY	1,300 lbs. (590 kg)

2008 Can-Am Outlander™ 500 H.O. EFI XT

MANUFACTURER	Can-Am
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Outlander™ 500 H.O. EFI XT
M.S.R.P. *	$8,249.00
ENGINE	V-twin, 4-stroke, 8-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT	500 cc
BORE X STROKE	82 x 47 mm
CARBURETION	EFI, 46 mm throttle body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors
COOLING	Liquid
STARTER	Electric
TRANSMISSION	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
DRIVE SYSTEM	4x4
SUSPENSION	Front: McPherson; 7 in. (178 mm) travel Rear: TTI independent; 9 in.(228.6 mm) travel
BRAKES	Front: 2 inboard hydraulic discs Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc
TIRES	Front: 25 x 8 x 12 in. (635 x 203 x 305 mm) Rear: 25 x 11 x 12 in. (635 x 279 x 305 mm)
LENGTH	86 in. (2,184 mm)
WIDTH	46 in. (1,168 mm)
HEIGHT	45 in. (1,143 mm)
WHEELBASE	51 in. (1,295 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	34.5 in. (877 mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE	11 in. (279 mm)
DRY WEIGHT	642 lbs. (291 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	5.3 gal. (20 l)
LOAD CAPACITY	Front Rack: 100 lbs. (45 kg) Rear Rack: 200 lbs. (90 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY	1,300 lbs. (590 kg)

2008 Can-Am Outlander™ MAX 400 H.O. XT

There's the segment's most powerful engine with 47 percent more than the Honda Rancher AT, 30 percent more power than a Suzuki Eiger and 11 percent more power than the Polaris Sportsman 450.

The Outlander 400 H.O. is still the class leader in power and performance.

New for 2008

Redesigned rear fascia, taillight and regulator cover

Restyled painted steel rims (on base models)

Redesigned CVT compartment for better sealing against moisture

More comfortable handgrips

500 lbs. additional winch capacity (now 3,000 lbs./1,361 kg) on XT models

MANUFACTURER	Can-Am
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Outlander™ MAX 400 H.O. XT
M.S.R.P. *	$8,049.00
ENGINE	4-stroke, single, 4-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT	400 cc
BORE X STROKE	91 x 61.5 mm
CARBURETION	Mikuni BSR 33
COOLING	Liquid
STARTER	Electric with auxiliary recoil
TRANSMISSION	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
DRIVE SYSTEM	4x4
SUSPENSION	Front: McPherson; 7 in. (178 mm) travel Rear: TTI independent; 8 in. (203.2 mm) travel
BRAKES	Front: 2 inboard hydraulic discs Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc
TIRES	Front: 25 x 8 x 12 in. (635 x 203 x 305 mm) Rear: 25 x 11 x 12 in. (635 x 279 x 305 mm)
LENGTH	94 in. (2,387 mm)
WIDTH	46 in. (1,168 mm)
HEIGHT	45 in. (1,143 mm)
WHEELBASE	57 in. (1,447 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	35 in. (877 mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE	9.3 in. (236 mm)
DRY WEIGHT	665 lbs. (302 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	4.2 gal. (16 l)
LOAD CAPACITY	Front Rack: 100 lbs. (45 kg) Rear Rack: 200 lbs. (90 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY	1,100 lbs. (500 kg)

2008 Can-Am Outlander™ 400 H.O.

MANUFACTURER	Can-Am
MODEL YEAR	2008
MODEL	Outlander™ 400 H.O.
M.S.R.P. *	$6,299.00
ENGINE	4-stroke, single, 4-valve SOHC
DISPLACEMENT	400 cc
BORE X STROKE	91 x 61.5 mm
CARBURETION	Mikuni BSR 33
COOLING	Liquid
STARTER	Electric with auxiliary recoil
TRANSMISSION	CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse
DRIVE SYSTEM	4x4
SUSPENSION	Front: McPherson; 7 in. (178 mm) travel Rear: TTI independent; 8 in. (203.2 mm) travel
BRAKES	Front: 2 inboard hydraulic discs Rear: 1 inboard hydraulic disc
TIRES	Front: 25 x 8 x 12 in. (635 x 203 x 305 mm) Rear: 25 x 10 x 12 in. (635 x 254 x 305 mm)
LENGTH	86 in. (2,184 mm)
WIDTH	46 in. (1,168 mm)
HEIGHT	45 in. (1,143 mm)
WHEELBASE	49 in. (1,244 mm)
SEAT HEIGHT	35 in. (877 mm)
GROUND CLEARANCE	9.3 in. (236 mm)
DRY WEIGHT	615 lbs. (279 kg)
FUEL CAPACITY	4.2 gal. (16 l)
LOAD CAPACITY	Front Rack: 100 lbs. (45 kg) Rear Rack: 200 lbs. (90 kg)
TOWING CAPACITY	1,100 lbs. (500 kg)