2023 Can-Am Outlander XT 700 In-Depth Review -The Best New Mid-CC ATV?

We hit the dirt in New Mexico to test the all-new Can-Am Outlander 500 & 700. This video focuses on the Outlander XT 700, while we will have a second video that focuses on the work-focused PRO lineup. Watch as we compare the new Outlander 500 & 700 with the outgoing model along with the competition.
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[@edwardcote1331]

finally a review from someone who has actually ridden one.

[@DavidsTV]

Thanks for the video. Decided to pull the trigger on two of the XT 700's and two DS250's for the kids. Hopefully the redesign proves to be reliable. Picked these over Polaris for the new features/design plus the winch and bumper already included in the price. Seemed like a better value, plus we like the look more than the Polaris. Pick them up on Aug 2nd.

[@kapperoutdoors]

Another awesome trailride Steve! Thanks man I just literally bought a 23 outlander xt850 yesterday! I hope to see you on another trail ride soon! Good stuff man thanks.

[@BC_Hunter]

Looking forward to a comparison video of this one, the Grizzly 700 & Kingquad 750.

[@OutworldEmperor]

On paper the can am dominates both. Real world may be different.. just have to wait and see

[@BC_Hunter]

@@OutworldEmperor It’s over a hundred pounds heavier and that with no fuel. I really wish they could have had kept it in the low 700’s.

[@carlosperez473cp]

There is one out already I think dirtrax made one

[@trailblazeratv6306]

I had a KQ 750 and sold it. I was an awesome machine and I should've kept it but it rode about as stiff as the old Foreman SRA solid rear axle machines I've had

[@canamdennis6829]

Great quad and even a better video right on thank you so much for the awesome video best one on the internet cant wait for the pro work horse video to be added thanks alot you should get alot of views for this video thank you so much

[@lonnienienhaus9125]

Thanks for the video!! Picking up a 700 max xt tomorrow Can’t wait to ride it!!!

[@habibi750]

Excellent review. This is how a review should be done. I can’t stand when people do a review on something with the camera pointed at them the whole time.

[@riverrunner4958]

Looks like a great machine! Love all the storage and suspension. How is the vibration on this big single? Can you feel it thru the bars and feet? Did you ride the 500 yet if you did how does it compare to the 700 does the 500 feel under powered?

[@the_jarmel]

Happy FRIDAY EVERYONE ✌️ HOPE YOUR DAY IS A BEAUTIFUL ONE ... GRABBIN THE CANNABIS..🙏🙏 THANKFUL FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT 🙏🙏

[@cannedham3774]

thanks for making a video of this machine, and actually riding it. Lots of stuff out there but most of us wanna see it rip!

[@tkpowersports]

You bet!

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

Is the seat more comfortable then the previous models? My xmr1000 has absolutely no padding and on long rides it gets to you after a while of riding. Wondered if it had more passing then the older models?

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@bensatterwhite5694]

Hopefully they addressed some on the problems of the older models. Did they improve the brakes, cvt issues like the clunk, diff failures, drive shaft connections ? Is it available in another color other than yellow? It is an interesting atv and it’s features are appealing. The engine position in the frame looks like it would be much easier to service, valve adjustments and spark plug changes.

[@carvdecarv]

Surprised you beat DirtTrax to the punch! Great review and videography!

[@tkpowersports]

Thanks!

[@CountyCorral]

I prefer my King Quad 750. It’s like a grizzly it’s proven reliability. I just wish Yamaha and Suzuki would bring out a similar edition to the XMR

[@tkpowersports]

We wish Suzuki would do something new...

[@DonkeyKong2222]

nice review. Has the drivetrain changed at all? Does it still have the infamous "Can-Am Clunk" upon acceleration and accel/decel on the trails (or in this case, the track)?

[@duanesnow424]

Yeah, Id like to know this as well. Its the reason I am thinking about staying with Yamaha. If anyone knows, pls chime in . Thx

[@Redhotandblue89]

Really wish you would have taken a bigger look at the more basic 500 models, since those will usually fit what more people want and need.

[@XPerienceJoe]

Great review! One of the best. You covered some great points on this atv. My only 1 question I have is after riding it for a while how was the heat around your legs?

[@tkpowersports]

None. They fixed that issue

[@4wheelliving132]

@@tkpowersports That is so good to hear. I just bought one of these and my old 570 would about cook you. I put more hours on it plowing, so it was kind of a trade off, warm in the winter, but hot in the summer

[@dustytrailswithepa]

The small bore segment is Heating up for sure !

[@Dfleuryoutdoors]

Already been a Honda guy but I just picked up am hd7 dps. I'm loving it so far, it rides very nice and it much faster than my old Honda 400. I just hope it holds up as well as my old Honda.

[@braupe]

What helmet setup do you have?

[@BC_Hunter]

How’s the engine braking?

[@last-life]

That heat on your legs - i love for -5 C riding. You are toasty warm the whole time.

[@josephaguido6831]

We need to see a comparison between the Can Am outlander 700 vs the Arctic Cat Alterra 600

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

My aunty didnt have her alterra 600 for 1 year an seals are all rrady out. My alterra 700 has over 4k+ miles tho

[@brianwatson7531]

I’m curious about the Visco lok. When trail riding can it be left in 4WD without harming anything? As opposed to having to stop and engage when really needed?

[@tkpowersports]

you can use it all the time safely

[@joekearney]

I’ve owned a lot of different atvs and currently have a 2022 Suzuki KQ 750 PS that I traded a sportsman 1000 on. I just left my local can am dealer talking to the owner and they were getting new 700s in while I was there and had this unit here there . I was impressed with their fit and finish build quality . Stepped it up near Japanese fit and finish under the skin. And comes with a 3500lb winch , 26” can am xps tires that look good , front bumper . My KQ was 1K$ higher and came with none of that

[@petropete3122]

Suzuki is a way better bike. The can ams fall apart in time where the Suzukis won’t.

[@DavidDallas3343]

I'm trying to figure out How is this engine better when the old 650 Put out over 60 horsepower and was a v twin ?

[@jmj267]

Hey Mike could you see yourself going around your track more comfortable on the grizzly or floating with the Outlander?

[@NWI_Steel]

Who the hell is Mike?

[@mikeruffo6462]

From the specs, seems like it is too heavy of a machine compared to others. 858 lbs dry?

[@edwardcote1331]

the real question is why is it heavy compared to others.the KRX is a big girl,but it's built to be sturdy.

[@garydunlap9703]

The storage is awesome & phone holder

[@tylerhakala8214]

How about you do something on the cfmoto 1000 overlander

[@DillonRehel]

when is the video for the pro coming out? this video was great!!

[@tkpowersports]

Soon...

[@DillonRehel]

@@tkpowersports how soon, hahaha I can’t wait !! Thanks for the great content

[@mcscotty325]

Awesome review! First good look at this machine. Nice to see how agile this quad is with a big guy on it.

[@tkpowersports]

Thanks! 👍

[@dlansburg2673]

My can am dealer wanted 9000 for a left over 450,I bought a Honda

[@nalley6815]

Lol Honda isn’t any better. 9k for a rancher with IRS and still has the 420 lmfao

[@Pitman556]

So this 50hp 700cc replaced the 62hp 650cc? Why?

[@urielrdz30]

front box feels like it would break later on. polaris and yamahas boxes break or Crack. If I'm wrong I do think the new look will grow

[@AppalachianMountainRiders]

Well, with loosing the v twin and the trailing arm suspension, I’d rather go with a Yamaha Grizzly that has the superior CVT system I’ll never have to worry about. Plus the Yamaha has arched a arms opposed to the straight of the outlander, and a big plus with the Yamaha, and other brands, is front diff lock on all models with out having to get a specific model. I’m not saying the new outlanders are going to be bad machines but I think they are taking a step backwards in not only design but technology.

[@louisjohnsonjr.4934]

Also whats the price of the xmr version?

[@Dusdaddy]

Spelled out on the Can-Am website.

[@TiffanyBottomsHunter]

BRP/Can Am still seems to restrict what they are revealing to us, a little bit more at a time. I'm interested in watching the video on the Pro model, I'm not sure this one is doing it for me.

[@Dusdaddy]

Yeah, and something other than a groomed dirt track. That's not exactly my destination every weekend with a quad! Put it in the woods with its competition. If you're proud of it Can-Am, show it!!

[@Lasersgoespewpew]

Is it normal for this to take a min to engage in 4x4

[@Tyffe328]

My question is how this models exhaust system handle the heat? I guess BRP/Can am should do a better job than Chinas Segway Snarler 570 that came out in 2021 whit the engine flipped around, their exhaust melts and snaps in half due to heat, bad design and a cheap metal combo.( Yeah I know China, but so is CF Moto that some love so much. ) A all new design also means new problems, always, lets see if they live up to their words of less maintenance. Personally I would not even think about buying one until tested against a Grizzly/Kodiak 700 and also how "long-term" ownership looks like, in my opinion its a bold move by Can am to throw away the lower cc V-twin and smaller 450 a lot of people have come to like over the years, will be interesting to see non the less.

[@glengearhart651]

Great video! I wonder how the acceleration compares to the Outlander 570? The 700 is rated with 2 more horsepower but is heavier by about 100 lbs. And I wonder why it is so much heavier? Thanks

[@OutworldEmperor]

It's heavier because they beefed up the frame and suspension to be tougher and more resilient so it can pull and haul more

[@giovanni1169]

I am curious too. It would be a close race.

[@gillissss1]

anfin un vtt plus solide@@OutworldEmperor

[@izom]

@@OutworldEmperor hope your right- would make sense

[@romper4444]

It would be about dead even a driver's race, the 570 will feel faster tho, but the equally sized 650 V-Twin will smoke this 700. They really shouldn't have dropped that engine, it's an overachiever and one of the best all around engines. A budget V-Twin model with that engine woulda been a big hit with V-Twin only crowd. Once u go V-Twin u never wanna go back if your a horsepower guy!

[@TiffanyBottomsHunter]

So far the 2023 Can Am Outlander 850 still has my vote from Can Am. I know they aren't the same kind of machine, or in the same class. I just like the 850 compared to this one, at the moment. Maybe it's the sound of the V-Twin machine, or maybe it's that yellow on this one. I like the Blue XT model 850 for 2023 for the time being.

[@izom]

..the sound ? it has double the HP 😃

[@benmayhew373]

Definitely some improvements across the board but I'd still spend the extra money to get a Grizzly. They also should have taken the opportunity to change the shifter position to the left side so you don't hit the throttle with your forearm anymore which will most likely happen even more now with the seat height increase. It'll be very interesting how much of the market they take away. I've watched several videos now on this new Outlander and not one video has mentioned it going up against the Grizzly. 🤔

[@andrewsbbq]

Grizz 700 is the best mid bore bike. Hard stop. I don’t own one to have any sort of bias towards it. But do have some great seat time on one, along with I think every other mid bore except ArticShat and CFMoto. In fact the only bike I have right now is my old slow ‘n trusty 05 Honda 500.

[@northerntoyota7584]

I’ll take my ‘21 grizzly se (xtr) any day of the week over this. Nice to see competition though

[@MrWolf1424]

Shifter on left side feels really weird

[@benmayhew373]

@MrWolfLTU ya but you get accustomed to it. I had a Grizzly first before an Outlander so it was weird for me to have the shifter on the right hand side. Lol.

[@OutworldEmperor]

Only reason anymore to buy a grizzly over this is reliability. But they improved that on this model so that gap is closed a ton now. Performance wise grizzly is outdone in every category by this can am and its cheaper than a grizzly to boot now.

[@johnkunderman8901]

It is a heavy machine. The Grizzly beats it when you do the all important HP to weight ratio. If they put the Can Am on a big diet and shed some weight I would consider it.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

Yeah it's like 150 lbs heavier than Honda too

[@angryman71]

NO maintenance in the first year? NO "break in oil change"? Hmmm, something tells me that just doesn't seem kosher!

[@valet132011]

Wow....was almost alil impressed until I see 858lbs... dry weight. That's crazy heavy for the claimed power. Stick with the grizzly for this category

[@BC_Hunter]

I was taken back by that too. I do see it’s longer but that’s something.

[@valet132011]

@@BC_Hunter longer isn't always a good thing, if you are in tighter woods

[@liamrobinson2084]

That is heavy, but it doesn't seem underpowered. I mean Steve could not be described as svelte, lythe or small-boned exactly, and it seemed to deal quite handily with his weight on board. However, if this thing goes over on you, or you have to try to get it right side up, that's a lot of machine to move. As lso, is it too heavy for your typical utility trailer with a 3/4 in plywood floor? How much does a Rancher 420 weigh? 600 lbs?

[@Dusdaddy]

It's hard to determine what makes it so damn heavy. My Grizz is close to 800 because of the aftermarket tires but not 858! Hell, the 850 Hunting Edition is only 817.

[@anthonyrobinson3639]

Still waiting on the xmr 700,😢

[@kalebbrown93]

I feel like this version is a down grade from the old 570/650 v twin. They made it cheaper but it's a really heavy single cylinder. In my eyes the leader in this category to compete against would be Kodiak/Grizzly.

[@ZombieSheeple]

Can you test out the 2023 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 line up.

[@angryman71]

What about the "competitors"? Where is the CFMOTO price? ;-) I enjoy my motos!

[@penguinc2653]

Thinkin about cf motos 800 atv are they reliable ?

[@ArielZaspa-zb2jp]

How much

[@romper4444]

Funny a 700 is a "mid cc machine now" that's a big bore in my eyes, or at least my brute 750 is.....which will smoke this yellow bee haha I guess it is actually a 650cc engine tho but still, that's basically Honda's biggest motor!

[@na4valve]

I would just spend an extra grand and grab a BF750. Worth it for the extra power alone.

[@Dusdaddy]

What "extra" power?

[@na4valve]

@@Dusdaddy the extra power a brute makes. You been hiding under a rock?

[@Dusdaddy]

@@na4valve must be. Never heard about the BF punching way above its class. Always somewhere just above a Grizz, just below a Can-Am 650. I mean, all the 700 class are pretty close on power so I look at features and comfort to separate. If you want power you need to step up to the 850s.

[@na4valve]

@@Dusdaddy brutes have always punched above their weight class. They are not a 50hp machine like the Grizzly, new can am 700 single, and KQ are.

[@Dusdaddy]

@@na4valve Sorry, I don't believe it, nor have I seen it, or even heard about. I've seen a BF basically even with a Grizz or other 700s and the Can-Am 650 beat them both. And I'm a Yamaha guy with a Grizz.

[@cactusanal9395]

just dont stop making parts for my 22

[@briangabriel4165]

Nothing there that would sway me from a Grizzly.

[@OutworldEmperor]

Lol grizzly is a dated machine in comparison. Its outclassed by this in every way. Other than reliability there is literally no reason to choose a grizzly

[@BC_Hunter]

@@OutworldEmperor I’d choose the Grizzly if it were cheaper. $3k more for a machine that hasn’t evolved in a long time is not good at all. I really wanted to go for a Grizzly but the new Outlander has so many more features and is affordable for a guy like me.

[@alexprince9035]

@@BC_Hunter I agree. Grizzly is overpriced for what it is. It’s an outdated design

[@Icutmetal]

It’s a good thing you shared that.

[@briangabriel4165]

​@Icutmetal guy puts out a video and asks what we think, I give my answer. Totally stupid hey???

[@andrewsbbq]

that first year maintenance thing is bull, do a break in oil change at minimum, i'd be doing the diff oil too for the $8 it costs. and that new seat height is a tower - that alone might be a reason to skip this, who is the next closest? Kingquad I think? I think if I were to buy a new bike today I'd be heading down to Yamaha for a Grizz 700, yea it costs more than a comparable CanAM, but it's basically a high power Honda. I hope this new CanAm thumper and new trans are bullet proof. They should have moved the shifter to the left side, and put a mud guard on the shift gate. but down to business, where my v-twin cry babies at?? lol i saw another ATV youtube channel bitching about the single cylinder, they had no idea there are a handful of other GREAT single cylinder bikes on the market. they thought this was all new territory... they also had zero experience with this engine, so basically they are a keyboard warrior YT channel

[@tkpowersports]

I honestly didn't notice the seat height as a negative but will admit that if you're getting on and off all day, it might be more apparent.

[@andrewsbbq]

@@tkpowersports thanks Stephen, great review. At the risk of being a keyboard warrior myself in regards to the seat, I would always test before I buy.

[@edwardcote1331]

those twin cylinder crybabies are the big bore guys whining.honestly,if you wore out your 570 and are looking to buy a new machine,are you really going to buy another mid or are you going big???

[@andrewsbbq]

@@edwardcote1331 well if it’s you specifically, Edward, you’re not going to spend a magical $7000 more on a Yamaha 700 that’s for sure 😉… and I didn’t think a 570 should wear out with proper maintenance 😉 and if I wore out a 570 already I wouldn’t be going back to that brand

[@BC_Hunter]

@@edwardcote1331 I just sold my 570 and am looking at getting into either the Outlander 700 or Grizzly 700. I don't care about the power particularly. I just want something reliable that I can work on easy. I'm looking forward to a comparison video of the close competition now in the mid size market.

[@wasupfool5692]

Cost of production is why they went with a single cylinder,

[@freddyw4555]

Who makes the new engine

[@BC_Hunter]

It’s a Rotax.

[@Icutmetal]

Really?

[@BC_Hunter]

@@Icutmetal yes

[@Icutmetal]

@@BC_Hunter Why are you replying to me? I didn’t quote your post, did I?

[@BC_Hunter]

@@Icutmetal thought you were replying to my answer.

[@izom]

oh yeah its a 650 called 700 and 500 makes sense 😆🙄

[@Sawyer94..]

I hate how they call it a 700 but the displacement is 650

[@Dusdaddy]

Well, the 500 is also a 650 so isn't that worse? If they called them both 650, how would you tell them apart?

[@edwardcote1331]

@@Dusdaddy i believe it has to do with rated hp.it's higher hp than other single cylinder machines.hard to sell class leading hp when you call it a 650,if you follow the way i'm drifting.

[@Dusdaddy]

@@edwardcote1331 Exactly, it has nothing to do with the engine size. They all do it. The Grizz is a 686cc but called a 700.

[@Sawyer94..]

@Dusdaddy yes I get that I know they always round up for cc size to the nearest round number but calling it a 700 make people believe it's 700cc I've seen countless videos already of people calling it a 700cc engine. It should have been 650 imo

[@Dusdaddy]

@@Sawyer94..I know I get it but what is the alternative when they have two versions of the same cc engine? A 650 and a 650 Plus? People would understand that even less. And if the buyer is "mislead" by that, then should it be called a 4wd when it's only 3wd?

[@TrackandTrailGarage]

Old 650 hp 62hp New 650hp 40hp-50hp Old 650 weight 726 pounds New 650 weight 858 pounds Less horsepower and more weight? Looks like it'll be a lot cheaper in price? Hmm, is that the loss in performance worth it?

[@yorkchris10]

Robots haven't taken over manufacturing - yet. It,s still less expansive to assemble in Mexico than Austria. They could have reduced parts count further with less camshaft , but this sounds like the old BRP/BMW 650.

[@Dusdaddy]

Because sadly, humans in other countries can be cheaper than robots.

[@stromghouls]

this thing is way too heavy. a non dps 2023 yamaha kodiak 700 is 659 pounds wet weight ready to ride.

[@soundnessofmind7196]

So heavy though..almost 900 pounds.. Yikes it's only a 650

[@paulgarcia6257]

I wonder what age demographic is still buying atvs in a world where sxs seem to be taking over I may be wrong. Seems like atv riders are more of the much younger group.

[@Dusdaddy]

I'm 56 and I ride a Grizzly but I'm ordering one of these Can-Ams and passing the Grizz down to my son. I also have a Defender that I'll probably sell. I just don't ride it much.

[@edwardcote1331]

i'm 56,just bought the 500 outlander.i'm tired of sitting around waiting for my Honda Pioneer to get fixed.it's constantly in the shop.been in the shop since january waiting on parts.so i will have an atv to ride trails from now on,the sxs is now a yard machine only.

[@paulgarcia6257]

@@Dusdaddy for us (at least where I ride) in south Florida it seems as the ones riding atvs are usually the younger crowds I have seen a few guys my age riding atvs still but most my age are riding sxs. But they all seem to admit some how that my bike which they almost always ask to ride,is a lot more fun…

[@Dusdaddy]

@@edwardcote1331 Shitty deal about the Honda. Good luck on the 500! Although I never get hung up on brands, I just want something that runs well and has some features that are innovative.

[@tkpowersports]

I had to weight in. I think it really depends on where you ride. I'm 65 and still ride ATV's - they just are better for picking through the bush and swamp. Howard

[@piloupilou69]

Gear links looks like a toy !

[@buildurtruckurway9118]

since when is a 700cc machine considered mid size? thats a big bore boys. mid size is 350cc-500cc. anything larger than thats a big boy toy weather people like to admit it or not. especially since its a 700 single. i also noticed can am ditched the trailing arm rear suspension for dual a arm alot of can am loyal guys are not gonna like that.

[@Icutmetal]

It’s not a 700cc machine, c’mon now.

[@Coolkitty639]

100 lbs. heavier than the Grizzly.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

yeah that's like riding around with a 50 lb bag of sand on the front and back IMO

[@willard050288]

I'll stick with my grizzly. 50hp also and will last. Can am are always in the shop or being towed off the trail.

[@TheTed169]

Looks like a knock off brand. Ug-lee.

[@Den-nu6pv]

Can am is crap.