2027 Can-Am Outlander 500

The 2027 Can-Am Outlander 500 is the entry-level 4×4 Outlander: 40 horsepower from a Rotax single, selectable four-wheel drive and a chassis built to take accessories as your needs grow.

Who the Outlander 500 is for

Property owners, hunters and first-time ATV buyers who want Can-Am’s Rotax power and build quality without paying for a V-twin. The 500/700 Outlanders handle food plots, fence lines and weekend trail rides equally well.

What stands out

• Rotax 650 single, 40 hp and 37 lb-ft (500). Smooth, fuel-injected power that’s plenty for chores and trail riding.
• Selectable 2WD/4WD with auto-locking front differential. Engages when you need traction without constant button pressing.
• pDrive CVT with low, high, neutral, reverse and park. A proper low range for pulling and crawling.
• 12 inches of ground clearance. Clears logs, stumps and ruts common on Virginia properties.
• Waterproof front storage and a glovebox with phone mount and charger. Keeps the small stuff dry and within reach.

What’s new for 2027

Every Outlander now uses Can-Am’s pDrive primary clutch, built for quicker response, lower maintenance and long service life. On MAX models, the passenger seat is now removable, so switching between solo and two-up riding takes less effort.

Outlander 500 vs. Outlander DPS 500

The DPS adds Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering. It’s the upgrade owners most often wish they’d bought after a long day in the woods, since it takes most of the effort and kickback out of the handlebars. If you ride for hours at a time, get the DPS.

Common questions

500 or 700: which engine do I need?

Both use the same 650cc Rotax single. The 700 is tuned for 50 hp versus 40. For light chores and relaxed trail riding the 500 is plenty. If you’ll tow, carry a passenger or climb steep ground, the 700 is worth the extra money.

Is an Outlander 500 a good first ATV?

Yes. Forty horsepower is enough for real work and trail riding without being a handful, and the Outlander platform grows with you through Can-Am’s accessories. If your property has steep hills or you plan to tow heavy loads, look at the 700.

Who can ride a Outlander 500 in Virginia?

Virginia limits riders under 16 to ATVs of 90cc or less, so this is an adult machine. Every rider must wear an approved helmet, and ATVs aren’t allowed on public roads except to cross one by the most direct route.

Can I carry a passenger?

Not legally. Virginia prohibits passengers on an ATV unless it’s designed and equipped for more than one rider, and this one is built for one. If you want to ride two-up, look at the MAX version.

Why buy it at Richmond Honda House

We’ve been selling and servicing powersports on West Broad Street since 1965, and our service department works on all the major brands, so the relationship doesn’t end when your Outlander 500 leaves the lot.

Have a bike, ATV or side-by-side you’re not using? Get an offer through We Buy Bikes, whether it goes toward a Outlander 500 or not. If you want to talk financing, ask and we’ll lay out the options plainly.

See it in person

Stop by Richmond Honda House at 7906 West Broad Street in Richmond, or call (804) 270-0123 to check availability and colors before you make the trip.

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