Now that I don't work at Polaris anymore I can enjoy former competitor brands for what they are instead of how they stack up. This Can-Am is a really nice quad!
Can Am and Polaris leading the off-road industry while my former favorites, Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki fall farther behind. Dirt Trax is now a trusted and go-to source for information. You guys are doing a good job!
650 is a fantastic motor. I have a 15 650xt and only real complaint is it is very hot on my leg on the clutch side. Other then that its probably the best bang for the buck engine from can am
Glad you finally got a 650. Seems to be overlooked for the most part. After many years of being a loyal Yamaha owner, this will be my next atv soon, have to sell the Yami first. Can’t wait for the test ride👍
I have been a Dirt Trax fan all my life. When I was a kid I subscribed to the magazine. But life happened and it was not always easy to keep up with u guys. Things are much better these days for me than when I was going through my younger adult years and a good while back I rediscovered you guys on RU-vid. It may be too late for a short story but lol to cut it shorter 😅 I just want to say a big thanks to you all at Dirt Trax for all the great content 👍
My honest review of my 2019 can am max 570xt. Love the way it rides and handles. Did 150km ride on this past weekend and it didn't tire me out or make me sore. It is all stock. The winch works really good, power steering is good, would like a little more assist at moderate speeds. The front visco lock works really well for me, i actually don't even care to have a manual locker. The drive train has been trouble free. When the machine was new the amout of heat from the drive belt was almost unbearable. That got better after about 250kms. Now the bad: The plastic is way too easy to crack, even in warm weather, it actually really pisses me off. Since day 1 the fuel level has never read proper. Ot has been back 6 times to the dealership. It may be fixed now, i will update down the road. The dealership has been awesome to work with, BRP needs to figure there stuff out. Over all though i really do like the machine, and the 570 is plenty of power even with 2 people on it.
Awesome review! Thank you. I just bought a 2020 outlander mossy oak xt 1000 and a 570 hunters edition. The 1000 is for fun and the 570 is for hunting. You guys produce quality reviews and I’m always learning something new due to your hard work and research. You guys make it easy for us! Thanks again!
Thanks for the review. This exact model (2020) will be in my garage next week. I'm a hunter and as you have said, this model provides everything you need and nothing you don't. It seems to be the perfect package and I've heard nothing but excellent reviews of the 650 power plant. My camp is 4 kms down some of the rockiest Canadian Shield that you could cross. The off-road jeep clubs call it "Hell's Run". Can't wait to drive it onto camp.
You got it right, we bought the 2020 650 Outlander camo and it's all you said. I find it's a bit on the heavy side and kinda like riding an Oldsmobile, but very stable. I also have the Polaris 570 which I prefer to ride in the trails, it's a bit looser and lighter, and almost as peppy.Thanks, Jon
Excellent video guys! I own 2 Outlanders (1000), & am currently shopping for a Outlander 650 for snow plowing & for friend/family who want to come trail riding with us. I just sold my 2007 Arctic Cat 650, which I used for plowing, so I have some more room for a new Can Am ATV in the shop. Looking forward to the purchase & looking forward to the review from Dirt Trax on this particular model in the future. Keep up the great work!
I have a 2014 outlander max 650 in camo. Awesome motor and the extra wheel base is excellent for stability. You don’t really need anything more than the 650 with can am. It performs very well.
I have a 2014 650XT. I would buy another one and would do just as you said, get it in a package with options. The mud deflectors alone are $129 US and should be on every Can Am. I get soaked riding but this time of year I don't mind. My son just picked up a 2017 1000 last week and I like my 650 XT better. It is way more manageable on the trail. It will do everything you said and really is just an superb all around great machine. I will be following this review for sure.
I test rode all the brands except Honda because I knew I wouldn't want one. I rode a 650xt. I liked it. I then rode what is now my 2020 850xt outlander. And I will tell you all the 650, and 850 are NOT the same. Throw bigger tires on both, and you'll see what I mean. Not to say the 650s are bad... they're just not an 850. Great review otherwise!!! Keep it up!!!
Ive ridden both as well. They arent the same. But we test stock ATVs with stock tires... and when your out on the trail, the extra power of the 850 isnt really any major benefit. The 650 has more than enough.
Should look at the North Edition Outlander. Often overlooked especially for riding in cold weather climates. Similarly equipped as the Mossy Oak edition you reviewed with some minor differences. Great for riding and plowing.
i have the 2013 gen2 650max xt im at 8700km with absolute no problems ...still original tires and belt but the back tires are getting pretty low on treads ,top speed is 117kmh never could hit the "120" but i mostly ride the trails for bird hunting and mostly were 2 people on the bike,starts flawless in minus 20c,the only thing i wish was the cooling rad fan would shut off when you turn the key off as i will see a partridge and get off the bike and you have the fan still running until it cools down and you cant hear the bird chirping away in the bush lol! anyways i like it so much im looking at trading it in for a new 2021 650max xt ... just wish it had the new dash display like the bigger can ams ...noticed that the 2020 -2021 have terra cross tires and you atv doesnt ...weird...anxious for your review!
Great review. I totally agree on the 650 being the sweet spot in engines. I have had Can Ams with 500, 650 and 1000 and my favorite has been the 650. I like the fact that the tires are the HD ACT's. Older models had the regular ACT's and in my case, I punctured one on the sidewall with a fairly small stick. Nice machine!
i bought the Outlander XT850 camo a couple months ago and i absolutely love it!! i was trying to decide between the 650 and 850 but i wanted the new intelligent throttle control (ITC) that is only available on the 850 and 1000 models. there is zero thumb fatigue after a days riding and you can switch between eco, normal or sport mode and i havent needed sport mode at all because normal mode is absolute ridiculous power!! Also, the 850 only cost me 900 bucks more and guys on the CanAm forums told me i would regret not choosing the extra power over the 650. The only 2 things i dont like is the 16 grease fittings that is too much maintenance for me and the 850 runs HOT which is annoying on a humid day. Looking forward to your review of the 650 on the trails after a summer of riding!! a review of the 850 vs 650 would be cool as well....keep up the good work guys
@@benjamin.25junkie57 Polaris and CanAm require more maintenance but are on another level when it comes to power,performance and fun factor!! Some ppl choose bulletproof reliability over power and fun but if Honda, Yamaha or Kawy made 80-90 hp, they would have lots of maintenance/problems and cost 20,000 for a 700-800 cc atv lol....
You’re not wrong about the 650. All the power you need and it’s relatively fuel efficient to boot. If not mistaken, that 650 has the same HP that the 800 did back in ‘05. We thought that 800 was a monster back then.
That does look like a really nice packaged machine, but I think I'll go with the 850 xt in mossy oak. 2" Bigger alloy wheels and of course the motor....
I would love to have one of those in an XT Max, but this lousy Coronavirus has just screwed everything up. We're not getting any shipments down here in the States from Canada and all the Can-Ams are a rare commodity.
Jeff Peters Hang in there Jeff there’re worth waiting for . My 2020 Max XT is Monster of a beast but rides like a dream for stock . Hope your wait is short 🤙
I have a 2006 Arctic Cat 650h1 and I love it. To me it seems like the 600cc atvs are just the perfect sweat spot for an atv. As nice as it would be to have those bigger atvs, for me I don’t feel the need to have them. I would most likely use the bigger ones performance based vs work/play performance. Would you do a review and test ride on the new John Deere Gator XUV 835r. I want to know what your guys thoughts are on it seeing that you have done a review of the 825i, and perhaps do a comparison. Love your guys vids, love the channel. Keep up the good work.
That's why I want it I already have a polaris 570 I want something bigger but polaris doesn't make a 650 and a 850 has a big price tag but let's be real all these fourwheelers have a hefty price
Will you be doing any long term testing on this? Would be nice to see some upgrades as well. Maybe a small build, wheels, tires, exhaust. Love my Outlander Max XT 1000R and all of your content, keep it up!
As an Alaskan my only gripe is no mounting place for led lights on the front bumper like for the sportsman series for ridged industries or baja designs, the stock headlights don't cut it when it pitch black out and driving through the swampy arctic tundra where I live
I use to be around Can am’s a lot a few years ago. I and other people would notice that the 650’s hold back was a lot more/aggressive than the 800s and 850s when letting off the gas. We felt like it made it hard to putt or go slow, because it would almost load the front suspension. We never did figure out what it would take to get rid of that as far as adjusting the clutching? While riding this new machine, do you feel this new one does the same thing?
Dirt Trax TV The engine hold back on the 650 was a lot to a little more than the 800s and 1000s. Me and a few others noticed it. I knew a few older people actually buy the 800s and 850s over the 650 for that reason. Maybe we where just feelings. If you have the chance to compare them sometime, maybe check it out? Thank for all your great reviews on machines!
So has can am fixed the molar vibrating , ear piercing whine that comes from the belt housing and or the rear end ? This noise started in model year 2017 . I owned a 2016 650 max xt and it was the best atv I have owned , sold it and got a 2017 and got rid of it because the whine . I now have an XTR and it's by far a better atv than can am produces . I have owned 5 can am machines . Thanks for your time , and great videos.
Really enjoy you reviews on ATS. If you get a chance I would like to get your impressions on an Elka shock stage 3 or 4 on this machine or Grizzly 700. I have seen a couple videos out there on the grizzly 700 and they say it makes a big difference in ride quality in rough technical terrain
On my 2019 sportsman 850sp which I actually just got back yesterday from the dealership, I had some transmission problems. The shop said it had a broke switch shaft subassembly (caused it to not shift in to any gear besides high and low), and a primary clutch one way bearing was worn bad (causing it to drive slowly even if the gas was not being held). It has only had 1,400 miles on it. Gladly I purchased the extended warranty so I didnt have to pay a arm and leg for it. Just had to pay for a new belt and 50$ deductible. I also was not very impressed with the ebs on the trails at Hatfield and mccoys it was very jerky when you let off the gas. Many people have told me you just have to get use to the throttle but the pace I want to go down the hill is right in between where the ebs kicks in and no throttle. Im sorry if that was not good explanation for the ebs but im not sure how else to describe it.
I love the Grizzly a lot, but in this comparo (Grizzly XTR vs Outlander 650), I have to give it to the Outlander. It is faster (61mph vs 69mph) and rides and handles better on rough trails. Ride and handling would definitely be better if the Grizzly was using trail tires and not a square set up, but in this case, the Outy wins.
Does anybody happen to know if there is much of a difference in fuel usage between the 650 and the 850? I will be getting one soon, and have been wondering about that a little bit. And do the hand warmers really work good? they suck on the snowmobile i usually drive. Thanks!!!
@@patriotcanuck6485 we have a 2020 Grizzly special edition xtr and a 2019 Grizzly special edition. My 19 has just shy of 4000kms on it with zero issues .
Bout 300$ Canuck bucks for that rack ! Got one one my 2020 XMR 1000 an yes u need a 1000 when your deep in the mud ! I’d rather have it an not need it than not have it an need it 🤷🏽♂️
Honda and Grizz have the superior reputation for reliability and durability, out of these three, this Outlander is most powerful. As far as ride quality, the Honda and the Grizzly have soft and cushy suspension and there's noticeable body roll in the corners that isn't as prevalent on the Outy.
I'm still perplexed as to why Can Am keeps the 650cc quads. The performance of the v-twin 570 is the same as most other brands 700's and 750's and they have the 850cc for not much more money.
Both awesome. Love the Sportsman and really like the power out of the 650, but we get our new 2021 Sportsman 570 soon and will have more opinions to offer you so stay tuned!!
My friend and I were just talking about why any 4x4 quad needs a 800-1,000cc engine... It's too much unusable power, realistically. The Polaris and Can-am 570s are perfect for trail riding and the slightly larger displacement engines are powerful enough for the mud tires.
570 is a good engine and decent power and super glad you're happy with it. Not sure you're going to convince an overwhelming majority that there's no need for an 800-1000cc engine though. Lots of us still like that extra power.
So I kind of didn't finish my first comment as I got distracted and posted. The bigger engines come with bigger costs to the manufacturer. The cost may not always suit them even before passing it along to the customer. I think in the future we are going to see more and more manufacturers trimming the amount of engines being sold, and in it's place will be a variety of trim levels, like the Kodiak. I mean how many engines do you need to stuff into the same exact chassis? As far as big bore motors go, 850s are perfect.
@@dirttraxtv Can Am, Polaris and Yamaha from those 3 brands bcuz I have already chosen my favorite side x sides so no help really required there. Another thing concerning I've never been on either of the 2 type of vehicles
What do you mean you don't really hunt? Venison back strap on the BBQ. Yummy! Oh wait. No time to hunt because you're reviewing the latest and greatest ATV's, SXS's and snowmobiles for your fans. Priorities.
Can Am's are just so ugly to me. Personal preference I know. I just can never get pass that. And it looks like they copied quite a bit from Polaris Camo Sportsmans/seats. Dirt Trax when will Yamaha announce their 2021 models?
