The low down on Can-Am's Monster 4x4 ATV
The suspension is quite impressive on the Outlander 800. That doesn't mean you should air it out as much as we did. It is after all a 700 pound ATV.
Since joining the ATV marketplace in 1999, Can-Am has become a very legitimate player in the utility ranks. Today, at a time where six major manufacturers are producing machines over 700cc, Can-Am has managed to separate themselves from the crowd by releasing ATVs that not only work hard, but offer innovative new features and radical performance -- making Can-Am a great choice for die-hard sport utility trail riders, mudders, and work-minded individuals alike.
In recent years, some companies have begun offering “special edition” versions of specific sport models, featuring various upgraded parts that consumers commonly add or replace after purchase. As utility machines have increased in performance, more owners have begun to modify their 4x4s. Recognizing this, Cam-Am decided to build a machine that would offer features most coveted by the sport-oriented Utility rider -- the mighty Outlander 800XT.
Based on the Outlander 800, the Outlander 800XT is powered by a liquid-cooled fuel injected 800cc 90 degree V-Twin four stroke Rotax engine. Its transmission features high and low ranges with reverse, plus neutral and park.
Included in the XT package is a handy BRP XL3000 winch.
Deep water crossings like this are a blast, but be warned you can get the belt drive wet on the Can-Am Outlander.
Surrounding the motor is Can-Am’s unique SST or, “Surround Spar Technology” frame. Surround Spar refers to the massive single lower frame rail that actually encompasses the entire engine. This design helps reduce weight, better centralize mass and reduces the number of parts needed to construct the chassis.
Up front, the chassis features double A-arm suspension with aluminum upper A-arms to save weight. Five-way preload adjustable front shocks deliver eight inches of suspension travel. Out back, their TTI, “Trailing Torsion Independent” rear suspension is another feature unique to Can-Am ATVs. The TTI setup is designed to offer more ground clearance and less weight than a conventional dual rear A-arm design. With its five way preload adjustable rear shocks, the Outlander’s rear suspension offers nine full inches of travel.
The Shaft driven machine features both 2wd and 4wd settings with Can-Am’s Visco-Lok front differential. You can engage 4WD while riding, as long as the engine isn’t under a hard load. This is done by flipping the switch on the right side of the handlebars. While in 4WD, the front wheels don’t start to engage until the rear wheels begin to lose traction.
