2012 CanAm
Outlander 1000 EFI
ATV Chassis Features
New from the ground up SST G2 frame
The Outlander 1000 uses the next generation
and industry-exclusive Surrounding Spar Technology
(SST) chassis from Can-Am. The welded-steel
frame incorporates new processes and updated
geometry for increased structural integrity,
improved durability and precision handling.
The more efficient SST design offers increased
strength compared to a traditional tubular
steel chassis, a lower center of gravity,
better handling and requires far less components,
materials and welds.
Even with the amplified chassis, engineers
incorporated almost 16 percent less parts
on the new frame than the frames used previous
model-year Outlander ATVs. The new, more durable
frame can accept more than two times greater
force and has twice the torsional stiffness
as the original chassis. This frame, more
properly meets the high expectations of the
end user for both work and play.
Redesigned double A-arm front suspension
with dive-control geometry
The front suspension features a dive-control
and anti-kickback geometry that positions
the pivot points in space instead of simply
adding stiffer shocks and springs. The geometry
also inspires confidence reducing kickback
to the operator by locating the knuckle in
the wheel. This front suspension gives the
Outlander improved ride quality and comfort
without hampering handling.
The 2012 model uses five-way preload shocks
that offer more than an inch of additional
suspension travel for both trail comfort and
aggressive riding situations. Front-end suspension
travel is 9 inches (22.8 cm). Think of the
Outlander 1000 as having the precision point-and-shoot
skills of a road car and the plush ride and
ground-soaking performance of an off-road
trophy truck.
Redesigned Trailing Torsional Independent
(TTI) rear suspension
Unique to Can-Am and inspired by trophy trucks,
the proven Torsional Trailering arm Independent
(TTI) rear suspension has been reconfigured
to offer increased rigidity and improved suspension
travel at 9.3 inches (23.6 cm). and to include
a removable external sway bar. The TTI, which
offers up to 75 percent less moving parts
than competitive systems, was designed to
eliminate tire scrub and camber changes when
the suspension moves up and down.
This setup improves ride quality and suspension
travel, keeps the ATV in a straight line and
requires less steering adjustments than competitive
models. The updates lead to lower pivot points
providing geometric squatting for improved
traction and the transfer of power to the
ground as well as a slightly different feel
compared to previous Outlanders.
Visco-Lok front diferential
The Visco-Lok system offers a progressive,
auto-locking design that is unique to the
ATV industry. Riders can simply focus on riding
while letting the smart and fine-tuned Visco-Lok
system handle the traction and four-wheel-drive
differential lock duties. The innovative system
constantly monitors front wheel speed and,
if it detects one wheel spinning more quickly
than the other, it progressively sends additional
power to the wheel with better traction. It
also eliminates wheel hop or driveline wind-up
helping it to remain transparent to the operator.
The system offers 100 percent locking without
the need for a rev or speed limiter.
214mm disc brakes
with twin-piston calipers
Inspired by the race-proven and durable braking
setup on the Can-Am Renegade line of ATVs,
the 2012 Outlander 1000 family now features
outboard hydraulic disc brakes. The front
setup uses large 214mm disc brakes with twin-piston
calipers for superior stopping power. At the
rear, the models use a single twin-piston
caliper and 214mm hydraulic disc brake that
is located in the right, rear wheel.
NEW 12-inch (30.5cm) cast-aluminum
wheels
Can-Am designers equipped the revamped Outlander
with innovative computer-optimized wheels.
A center-less wheel design reduces unsprung
weight but offers improved strength. Durability
increased in strategic areas while excess
material was eliminated in other areas to
save weight.
26-inch (66cm) tires
Mated to the cast-aluminum wheels are rugged
26-inch (66cm) Carlisle Badland tires that
offer superior performance i n a variety of
conditions and terrain.
Standard skid plate
The new high-strength skid plate is made from
proven materials and is designed for supreme
protection and has the ability to slide over
certain obstacles
