2023 Can-Am Outlander 700 and 500 First Test Review Plus 700 X MR and Outlander Pro

2023 Can-Am Outlander 700 and 500 First Test Review Plus 700 X MR and Outlander Pro. Can-Am is replacing their excellent but aging Outlander 450 and 570 models, released in 2015, with a their brand new sport/utility Outlander 700 and 500, available in both single seat and two-seat Max models. Accompanying them is the Outlander 700 X MR purpose built mud machine, along with the more utility and hunting focused Outlander Pro HD5 and HD7.
For the first press ride of the new Outlanders, Can-Am flew us out to the BMF ranch in Edgewood New Mexico, owned by Can-Am SXS Racer and one of the winningest fighters in UFC history Donald Cowboy Cerrone.
From the $5,999 2wd 500 through the $9,799 Outlander XT 700, the $10,199 X MR 700 and the Pro HD lineup, based on our first experience, Can-Am has delivered astounding value for the money with the new mid-bore Outlander lineup.
Bottom line, Can-Am is delivering newly designed, brand new, 2023 Outlanders at prices that reflect the competition from a few years ago when things were more affordable. And that is a win.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction to the 2023 Can-Am Outlander 700, 500, Outlander HD7 and HD5 ATV Lineup
1:08 Testing Location, BMF Ranch, Edgewood New Mexico owned by former UFC fighter Donald Cerrone
3:33 Features and Specifications
13:49 Can-Am Outlander 700 Test Review
18:49 Can-Am Outlander 500 2WD Test Review
20:40 Can-Am Outlander Pro HD5 and HD7 Test Review
22:21 Can-Am Outlander 700 X MR Test Review
23:03 Conclusion
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[@ATVonDemand]

Can-Am really showed us that they know how to build a lot of ATV for the money at a time when prices for everything seems to be going through the roof. We look forward to hearing your thoughts.

[@pushpacmurthy3408]

X xx❤

[@collinallen5356]

I agree! I think it is a major win… durability…. Belt/clutch setup irs brake materials functionality….. foot brake and hand lever deep storage system More ground clearance Design…. Led lights Side covers for heat to skin Price starting around $7k is a really good value! Although most people will be adding locking diff and power steering… if they could offer the 500 xt with both for around $8k I would be impressed! Overall I am very excited for this new design! And even more happy to see all the innovation and full redesign that gives the consumer what they’ve been wanting at an affordable price! I might have to get one of these!

[@Darwindiggler]

Im sure they will be awesome!! 🤘🏽 Canam knows what's Up!

[@dirttraxtv]

Great look at these new Outlanders! Really looking forward to getting ones to test out and put to work on our home turf! 👊💥💯

[@ATVonDemand]

We're subscribed and waiting for your test. We were left with some questions as well and would like to hear your take after riding it in your neck of the woods.

[@spyder000069]

In my opinion not offering the visco 4-lok in the XT version was a mistake. Currently you can only get it in the XMR mud edition or the Pro versions that have the stiffer suspension for work. So if you are a trail rider who occasionally is in situations where you want to make sure your locked you are SOL. This would have put it more on par with the Kodiak/Griz, Brute, KQ.

[@ATVonDemand]

They could have added it to the XT model and still come in at a lower price than the base model Grizzly. Yeah, it belonged on the XT.

[@spyder000069]

It would have even been much lower than a Kodiak EPS SE and made the upsell from DPS to XT seem more reasonable.

[@Dusdaddy]

I agree with that. Strange how they only offered every option to the Pro XU but not the XT. Shoulda had an XT-P with that and Fox shocks. I bet it's the engineer team that just won't let go of the Visco design. "They don't need it!" And marketing begs them to switch "but they want it!"...lol Another big negative I think is they should have done better is that weight. Lordy that is one heavy machine, relative to others in its class.

[@ATVonDemand]

​@@Dusdaddy Renegade 700.

[@Dusdaddy]

@@ATVonDemand lol...Good idea but the "Go-Fast" riders would lose their sh** if they put a single in a Renegade!! I'm shocked how many people are complaining about this 700, like every ATV ride is about a drag race. If this works, hard to argue with Can-ams position: Large frame single utility, large frame twin big-bores, and lightweight big bores. What's left? An ultralight 2wd Renegade Sport-bike?

[@ThatOneCanadianKid]

Been watching ATVOD test reviews for at least a decade now, always solid content happy to see

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for making our day!

[@dylanflores5466]

Can y’all do more videos on the can am 500 because I really want it and there’s no videos of how it performs except for this one and I just want to see how it performs

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

Two things 1) those OEM windshields look idiotic 2) finally!!! One of the few major ATV channels have not onLy mentioned the intake locations, but showed them too, that's two historical KZbin moments lol

[@ATVonDemand]

🤣 Glad we could share those iconic moments together! I doubt we could bring ourselves to rock those windshields in the summer time however when it's extremely could see trying to tuck in behind it going. Down the trail. It also has a cool cell phone holder for those who use GPS

[@Dusdaddy]

Just one thing: does any ATV windshield not look idiotic?...lol Granted, this on more than most but....

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

@@Dusdaddy they all look dumb or grandpa like to me, but this one takes the cake on bad looking lol. I've used someone else's ATV with one and it was amazing in the winter, but I'll never get one because they look so bad in general.

[@Dusdaddy]

@@EC_ATV_Outdoors Yep, I won't doubt the protection but at that point, I'm switching to a SxS with a windshield. Until then, heated grips and grip wind guards will have to be enough....lol

[@formerice]

I bought the 700 XT MAX. Very nice machine. Do miss the diff lock, though.

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

Great machines, no doubt.. I'm all bought out for awhile.. Lol... Pulled the trigger on a Raptor today.. 👍

[@ATVonDemand]

Well that's a sweet sport quad so who could blame you!

[@gerardhallas2669]

Need this!

[@Snarge22]

I can see over the years how "feature creep" has climbed prices of so many ATVs to where many potential buyers would take a pass. Just offering the single cylinder and one actual displacement size must have been a huge price reduction for the company. Having said that, I am very happy with my V-Twin 850cc Outlander Max for it's smooth engine, smooth ride, and feature rich content. Yet I recognize that is an expensive machine! If Can-Am can produce an ATV of very high reliability with these new models at much lower price, they should have quite a winner.

[@ATVonDemand]

Can't argue with good logic.

[@opnavesea]

Feature creep isn’t solely or even mainly responsible for why things are so expensive it’s inflation without incomes rising at the same rate. If economies worked the way they used to products would be getting cheaper like they did for over 100 years thanks to mass production and increased efficiency. Or so says me and I’m a guy on the internet so I can’t be wrong.

[@Snarge22]

I hear you@@opnavesea . It's obvious a full-boat V-Twin Outlander Max with numerous options sells for a good 40% more than much more basic ATV's from the competition. I may be wrong, but I think Can-Am realized they had some holes in their line-up and decided it was worth the new design expense to compete in those slots. I just hope they keep manufacturing their V-Twins.

[@Matteo-xm6xo]

Yes 😮

[@ComfyDadShoes]

I just found out about these a few days ago. I thought they still had the 570’s. This is an intriguing option. I was pretty much focused on kingquad and grizzly since having a sportsman. A comfy suspension that won’t destroy my back would be nice.

[@andrewaikens5624]

Be interesting to see how they hold up over time, my 2019 Kingquad has 12600km hardddd kilometers on it now all riding conditions plowing snow whole nine yards still original motor and diffs toughest single by far in my opinion along side the grizzly.

[@ATVonDemand]

The new outlander will have to prove itself like the king quad and grizzly have.

[@mattballinger7136]

Will stick with my 650 xt love it

[@ATVonDemand]

Those are sweet. Wouldn't swap out either.

[@trailblazeratv6306]

CF MOTO made Can Am sharper their pencil . Nice machines !!

[@ATVonDemand]

We'd have to agree on both accounts.

[@JRsVsO]

How was the stock HD7 without the dps? Im looking at one now that is dirt cheap, but if i get rid of my 18 570dps, I still need the slow speed ease of turning while plowing and doing food plot work. Thanks for the review.

[@ATVonDemand]

We're sorry to say that Can-Am did not have any non power steering equipped units at the press ride. We wish they would have as we like evaluating models without power steering to judge their base steering and handling chahistoristics without it.

[@rzl07375]

Be interesting to see how they compare to the Kingquads, both 500 and 700.

[@ATVonDemand]

Yes it would. It will definitely be competitive.

[@bRad96699]

Why do can am say increased power. The 650 from 2021 had 59hp in the vtwin but this 650 has 50 hp so how is it more powerful?

[@Josh-rd4jw]

Let's gooo

[@justen98]

Looks like nice machines.

[@ATVonDemand]

It left us with a very positive first impression. We'll have to get our hands on one for local testing in the near future.

[@justen98]

@ATVonDemand I am Looking forward to it!

[@MrSeththompson1]

With the Xmr, no winch?

[@tiguan1964]

well done! any idea if the 6x6 will follow suit?

[@ATVonDemand]

Thank you! No word on a six by six yet.

[@braydenlowe2024]

Can you please Review the 2023 Massimo MSA 400 and the 2023 Massimo MSA 400F?

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Any chance of getting a 6x6 compare sometime guys. Great shows❤

[@ATVonDemand]

We haven't considered it but maybe we should. Glad to hear you enjoy our content!

[@highball7347]

There are virtually no can am dealers near me. If I purchase one, can I expect reliability from this brand?

[@ATVonDemand]

@@highball7347 It's hard to say what the reliability of this machine is. 2024 was the first model year. It appears well built and we really like it , but we aren't sure if there are any glaring first year issues.

[@rzl07375]

The two wheel drive 500 is an interesting machine. I rarely ever use 4x4 unless it's to plow snow. The price is right that's for sure. Wonder if it could be like a 2 wheel drive sporty utility quad in the woods?

[@ATVonDemand]

Based on our experience we think it would be very good at that although we'd like to get this chassie in some tight woods to say definitively. We have a soft spot for the 2 wheel drive utilities.They make great old man bikes that turn into affordable young guy bikes.

[@Dusdaddy]

You are not wrong....if we were all honest, I bet we could all get by with 2wd more than we think. That and winch would easily be enough for trail riding. I know I keep 2wd selected quite a bit until I need 4wd, unavoidable mud is what ends the easy steering.

[@pjfan173]

Should have put the larger screen in them.

[@Dusdaddy]

I find it odd how long it takes after the reveal to get these on the street. I figured you, Dirt Trax and other major reviewers would have a sample by now. The reveal was 2 months ago. I remember my dealer was getting shown the brand new Kawasaki at a dealer expo the same day models were getting delivered to his showroom.

[@ATVonDemand]

Honestly, it would do the manufacturers and all of us a lot better if we were reviewing the machines right before they hit the dealer so that our. Reviews came out the day the machine was released.

[@Dusdaddy]

@@ATVonDemand That's called a perfect world...in that world Honda would release something other than a different color....lol

[@ATVonDemand]

​@@Dusdaddy Amen

[@yossiglanz6790]

Any idea when these will be ready? I ordered a 500 dps in March and I have no idea when this will be delivered…. Anyone have any more info on lead time?

[@omardelgado6126]

Yo tambien acabo de ordenar una 500 hace una semana en mexico y no han llegado, ¿cuando sera el lanzamiento?

[@penguinc2653]

​@@omardelgado6126 en AfeMotos Chihuahua ya yegaron pocas

[@omardelgado6126]

@@penguinc2653 GRACIAS POR EL DATO, Vi que tambien en sinaloa y tepatitlan , pero mi vendedor no me ha dicho nada… a ver si la próxima semana

[@penguinc2653]

@@omardelgado6126 yo fui por la HD5 Pro 650cc 1 plaza muy buen manejo hasta orita veremos que tal salen estos motores Monocilindrico, y estan mas altas en tamaño .

[@omardelgado6126]

@@penguinc2653 Yo aun no me decido si la pro hd5 o la 500 4x4 , manda video a ver que tal esta 👀

[@MrTJohnston]

Can any CanAm owners talk about the machines reliability for work and trial riding use?

[@Thegoodguy2004]

I just bought the 700 max I'll let you know in about a year

[@Lb7guru9846]

I wanna see how it compares to a grizzly

[@MrSugarkaine]

How does power feel to grizzly

[@ATVonDemand]

Testing at a very high altitude that robbed twenty percent power and writing the heaviest model subtracted sum from the power feel. The grizzly with lighter wheels in our neck of the woods feels a little quicker. We will have to get an Outlander 700 in our neck of the woods to say for sure.

[@DillonRehel]

Did you notice any difference in the top speed between the xt and the pro?

[@ATVonDemand]

We didn't get a straight away long enough to fully tack out the XT. The pro model we rode was the HD5, lower horsepower engine so we can't make a comparison between the two. We will however find out if there is a difference in the top speed between the 700 and HD7from Can-Am.

[@formerice]

My 700 MAX XT tops out at 65 mph and 7,500 rpm's @@ATVonDemand

[@georgehuybers1314]

What is your rpms at when traveling 80 km's /hr ​@@formerice

[@formerice]

@@georgehuybers1314 Not sure, guessing 6500 or so. Motor likes to rev!

[@georgehuybers1314]

@@formerice next time you go out for a ride bring it up to 80 km's /hr and check to see where the rpms are at and let me know, much appreciated...

[@woodman39]

So they are building their new atv's like the Japanese. Now they need to move the brake lever to the right side and separate the brakes.

[@ATVonDemand]

We would like that as well.

[@iamawerido]

This is the review I was waiting for. Exactly what I wanted to know in terms of the nuts n' guts of the product. Thank you. I think the unwritten bit about this review though is how much CanAm is engaging in 'smoke and mirrors'. Is there a REAL difference between the 500/HD5 and 700/HD7 engines? or is this just marketing BS. There's also the overall industry tendency to have manufacturers 'releasing' new product that they don't actually have. Leaving dealerships to tell would be customers that the product can't even be ORDERED.

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for the kind words. The difference between the two engines is camshaft profile and ECU tuning. We will see how availability goes.

[@Alex-gi4hq]

Whats the top speed for both in mph?

[@ATVonDemand]

There was never a stretch long enough to reach the top speed.

[@Alex-gi4hq]

@@ATVonDemand what is the mph then give me an estimate like 40mph?

[@OakHillCrew]

Will the 700 xmr's have the power to pull a wheelie

[@ATVonDemand]

In the mud for sure. On dry land, with some skill.

[@OakHillCrew]

@@ATVonDemand I've got a 2018 Outlander XMR 1000 but I think i'd have a bit more fun with shorter body and thinking this might fit the bill

[@OakHillCrew]

@@ATVonDemand how do you think it would compare vs a bruteforce 750?

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

Well yes it would, you can wheelie any bike bud a 250 Honda will wheelie no prob. It's the operator not the bike

[@kylethefryan1111]

I think I'll stick with my Suzuki King Quad. Would be cool to see a comparison though with the 400"s & the 700/750.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

Curious why? I've owned a KQ750 and it's a great reliable machine. But they do t upgrade but once a decade and have zero accessories. Everything is universal aftermarket. Which = ugly and a PITA. Brands like Polaris, Arctic Cat, and Can-Am all have quick attach accessories. Being that AC and Polaris started minimizing accessories, Can-Am is king of nice looking OEM integrated accessories. And let's be honest, as much as I've criticized Can-Am over the years, I've never heard of one having an engine reliability issue and now with a new single, what reliability argument keeps one with a boring aging Japanese brand?

[@kylethefryan1111]

@@EC_ATV_Outdoors Well, I don't feel the KQ is a boring aging Japanese brand. I like the styling & dependability. Suzuki hasn't increased they're prices as much as others either (last I'd checked). As far as accessories, I've never looked into really. I don't care about a bunch of accessories.. All I've bought is a waterproof bag on front/back, skid plate, & a winch.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

@@kylethefryan1111 I wouldn't tell someone to not buy one. They are great. But the industry, standard options, and tech have changed and when you buy a Japanese brand, they still have all if those from 10 years ago. And in the case of Kawasaki, what are we at now, 15 years? As for pricing, a couple months ago I was at the shop I had bought my 2018 KQ, the same model was $3.5k more all-in. At that price I can get a modern ATV from other brands. I can get a 2up with more power, a mud machine, a 1up with a plusher ride, more clearance, and dependability too. I know AC isn't popular these days, but one of my ATV's is a 2017 700 and it is as reliable as the KQ. Though the KQ750 has more pep.

[@hank1556]

I was in the market for a KQ750 but the base model KQ costs about as much as a loaded Outlander 700 XMR. Doesn't make any damn sense.

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

@@hank1556 Exactly. And I've owned 4 brands, my Arctic Cat is no less reliable. My Polaris V-Twins were higher maintenance because of greasing and 1 extra oil type. Otherwise, no less maintenance. Unfortunately none of the Japanese brands bring anything new to the table. And based on cost savings for minimal changes, they should be cheaper. But Polaris, Can-Am and AC keep changing every few years and remain cheaper and have upped their reliability to Japanese levels. Well, Honda keeps getting worse these days. But that's another topic.

[@justinsmith6566]

Yea I think I’ll stick to the v twins. So the 700 is only 50hp there older 650 twin was 62hp!! I guess that’s one way to cut the cost.

[@juniorfime]

Alguno de sitedes sabe por que la 500 dicen en la agencia que es 650 que significa el 500 y el 650??? Quiero comprar la austerita motor 500 gracias por respoder

[@BC_Hunter]

I like the changes but man are those things heavy. 850+ pounds dry? Ouch.

[@ATVonDemand]

The DPS model is over a hundred pounds less. Larger, beefiet tires, cast wheels, a bumper and the winch add up.

[@JoshuaJonah]

850 dry in a single seems incredibly heavy. My 1000 is around that range.

[@BC_Hunter]

@@JoshuaJonah completely agree. A Yamaha Grizzly SE weighs in about a 100 pounds lighter.

[@Darwindiggler]

Great review tho !

[@ATVonDemand]

Thank you!

[@Darwindiggler]

I'll buy one an start a KZbin channel

[@ATVonDemand]

Why not.

[@Darwindiggler]

Seriously I would tho idk about a channel tho . It would be cool tho i think

[@ATVonDemand]

​@@Darwindiggler It's a lot of fun and a lot of work If you want to grow.

[@knightimusprime25]

i dont like how both are the same displacement engine but called 2 different ones if they're makin 2 different ones they should actually be what they claim to be not one motor but tuned differently

[@spyder000069]

The 650 puts out the power of most 700's. Using it as a 500 class is a bonus and cuts their production costs. Most manufacturers fudge the numbers. Yamaha's 700 is a 686. Honda's Foreman 500 was 475cc. Suzuki's kingquad 750 is 722cc. I agree though the 500/700 is a little misleading and to me almost almost boarders on fradulent. They should have just stuck the HD5/HD7 style naming like they did on the pro series. Maybe for non-pro models it could have been SD5/SD7 (standard duty versus heavy duty).

[@usa1144]

Now just why would they do away with the twin cylinder in the 500 or 700? Just a loss l. Smh

[@ATVonDemand]

Cost of production and cost to the consumrr at MSRP.

[@usa1144]

@@ATVonDemand understand that. Bought a new xxc outlander 1000 in 2018. Still got it. Like new... at 47 years old....it'll be the last big atv purchase for me. Prices are so high now. And the gauges in the new canned Hams just aren't as cool as my 18 anyways 😆

[@mattbarrois8675]

If I ever buy another quad the 700 xmr will probably be the one

[@ATVonDemand]

It seems like there is a lot of interest in that machine. Understandable, hard to beat 10k For a mud machine.

[@Darwindiggler]

I think I want a xmr

[@ATVonDemand]

So do we!

[@BrandonWatkins614]

The new bodys look so goofy

[@mandytuning]

So the new "700" makes less power than the outgoing 650cc

[@ATVonDemand]

It doesn't seem like it was positioned to be a replacement for the six 650.

[@Dusdaddy]

I think the idea was to get more separation between utility/entry and the big bores. The old 650 was a great engine but got lost in the line-up. Unecessary power for basic riding, not enough to compete with the big boys. If they are right, they designed this to have more usable power on the low to mid-range. If a buyer wants top-end, then the 850-1000 are there to please. Good strategy.

[@ATVonDemand]

​@@Dusdaddy We agree.

[@jasonmorehouse3756]

The 650 is still available in 2 modules, this is a replacement for the 450 and 570, not the 650

[@Dusdaddy]

@@jasonmorehouse3756 Yep, everybody knows this....

[@markbuck9299]

Not impressed !! Was hoping for a redesigned 1000 and 850

[@ATVonDemand]

This makes us wonder if there might be one coming in the future.

[@markbuck9299]

@@ATVonDemand hopefully !! If you want to buy a quad in the 700cc market l would be buying a Yamaha or a Suzuki quad !! They are proven to be reliable

[@ATVonDemand]

​@@markbuck9299 True.

[@TerranViceGrip]

If only the design hadnt degraded so badly. One of the worst looking designs ever seen.