The Outlander Max 800 handled well enough that I practically forgot I had a passenger.
But I couldn't wait to get this beauty into the dirt for a romp. And fortunately for me, I was able to rustle up a copilot, as one of the lovely Can-Am employees dared to take a spin with me. I admit I had my reservations about a two-up machine, but to my surprise this luxury touring beast handled the two of us effortlessly. The Outlander always felt sturdy, even at speed and was a champ on the trails. Its power was perfect for pulling the both of us up and down the steep red clay-covered hills, and the suspension never bottomed out nor felt too stiff. The GPS system is sure to help riders keep on course and enable them to track their adventures and rolling with confidence. To anyone who enjoys tackling trails as a couple, I would truly recommend the Outlander Max 800 as the perfect way to go. In fact, its only downfall is that it performed much better with two aboard than going solo.
2007 Outlander Max 800 H.O. EFI 4x4 Limited
MSRP: $11,599
Engine type: V-twin, four-stroke, four-valve OHC
Displacement: 800cc
Bore x stroke: 91x62mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled
Carburetion: Dual Siemens VDO EFI system with 46mm throttle body
Starting: Electric
Drive system: Shaft, 2x4/4x4 with Visco-Lok front differential
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse
Front suspension type/travel: Dual A-arms/8.0 in.
Rear suspension type/travel: TTI, independent/9.0 in.
Front tires: 26x8-12
Rear tires: 26x10-12
Front brake: Dual hydraulic discs
Rear brake: Hydraulic disc
Wheelbase: 59.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 689 lb
Ground clearance: 12.0 in.
Length/width/height: 94.0/46.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: 34.5 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Towing capacity: 1300 lb
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt
DC outlet: Cigarette-style in console, standard in back
Instrumentation: Fuel gauge, speedometer, odometer, hourmeter, tripmeter, tachometer
Package content: BRP XL2500 winch by Warn, roller fairlead, wired remote control, cast-aluminum rims, aggressive-tread Carlisle ACT radial tires, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers, hand guards, integrated/removable GPS, mud guards, premium seat, premium hand grips, muffler trim
Color: Steel-gray metallic
| + | > Handles like a champ
> Power manages two riders
with perfection |
| - | > Solo riding reduces performance
> Very pricey |
| = | > It’s so comfortable and accurate that
you’ll forget you have a passenger |