Polaris Sportsman 570 vs. Can-Am Outlander L 500, 2015 King of Value 4x4 ATV Shootout

The Can-Am Outlander L 500 was clearly a contender for the Sportsman 570’s crown as a price-point leader. Its arrival sets up a shootout that should result in more units sold than any other this year, the 2015 King of Value 4x4 ATV Shootout.

Our shootout took place at Haspin Acres Off-Road Park in Laurel, Indiana. Haspin’s 750 acres feature trails ranging from wide open and fast to technical and rocky; there is even a sand section with a little short course we used for lap times. Over four days of testing we encountered dry dirt, slick muddy trails, and virgin snow.

To determine which machine is king, our riders evaluated and rated them on many aspects of performance using a 10-point scoring system. Each machine can earn up to 10 points based on rider ratings. They can each earn up to two bonus points by winning four bonus challenges worth a half point each. Those special challenges include Initial Value, 1/8 Mile Drag, Woods Moto,and Best Utility.

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