Rotax 500
V-Twin engine
Supplying 46 horsepower, the 80º
SOHC V-twin engine has four valves
per cylinder and is fed by a 46mm
throttle body and two VDO Siemens
fuel injectors. The intelligent
EFI system automatically maintains
peak performance, regardless of
temperature or altitude, and contributes
to the liquid-cooled engine’s
potent power and seamless delivery.
The 500 features
manageable power because of its
progressive throttle system, which
improves control for both slow-speed,
technical climbs and high-speed
getaways. The power output was increased
by 15 percent over the previous
model year.
New radiator
A larger radiator (14 kW increase)
doubles the cooling capacity on
the 500 and maintains a cooler engine
temperature for peak performance.
New exhaust
and silencer
The engine package includes an updated
exhaust system, and a durable end
cap/cover contribute to the exhaust’s
upperclass appearance. The new system
remains true to the Can-Am tradition
of producing a throaty and impressive
exhaust note, yet adheres to strict
dB and emissions standards.
Redesigned air box
The second-generation model also uses a dual-room
air box design and location on the Renegade
500. The air box – which features a no-tools
design — was placed at a higher and more
centralized location for filtering and processing
air. It also has a dual-room air filtration
design that captures dirty air in one portion
of the box and clean air in another section
before it sends the air to the engine. The 500’s
capabilities in the mud and water were improved
thanks to the higher air intake. Accessing the
air filter for routine maintenance and inspection
only requires the removal of the seat, console
plastic and exterior push plate. A screw-on
system and push plate work together to ensure
the filter is securely attached to the air box
housing.
Easy access for maintenance
Like on the Renegade 800R and 1000 models, the
500’s battery was relocated beneath the
seat to offer easier access and improved protection.
The rear brake fluid reservoir, solenoid starter
and relays are conveniently located under the
seat.
CVT Transmission and new cover
A new 13-bolt CVT system offers an improved
seal and was updated to enhance the transmission
performance in wet terrain and conditions. A
dedicated drain plug was added the cover and
is easily accessible if the need ever arises
to remove water from the CVT housing. The CVT
intake was repositioned to a higher location
in the chassis for optimal performance
in wet riding conditions. Automatic transmission
with standard engine braking featuring high,
low, park, neutral and reverse is also included.
Surrounding Spar Technology (SST)
G2 Frame
The Renegade 500 uses the next generation and
industry-exclusive Surrounding Spar Technology
(SST) G2 frame from BRP. The welded-steel SST
G2 frame, introduced in 2012, incorporates new
engineering processes and updated geometry for
increased structural integrity, improved durability
and precision handling. The revamped SST G2
frame design offers added
strength, provides a lower center of gravity,
improves handling and requires far less components,
materials and welds than a traditional tube
frame. For 2013, the updated chassis has fewer
parts, but is more durable and offers increased
torsional stiffness to more properly meets the
high expectations of the end user for both work
and play.
Visco-Lok front differential
The innovative Visco-Lok front differential
is unique to the ATV industry. The progressive
auto-locking 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. Wheel hop or driveline wind-up is
virtually eliminated to keep the system transparent
to the operator. The 100 percent locking differential
means no need for a rev or speed limiter or
special-functioning levers to pull.
Redesigned double A-arm front suspension
w/ dive-control geometry
The Renegade 500 retains its race-proven double
A-arm setup, but its suspension travel has increased.
The 2013 model uses motion control shocks with
five-way adjustable preload settings. Front-end
suspension travel is 9.3 inches (23.6 cm). Dive-control
geometry tightly controls the roll-center, especially
when entering corners. The setup also inspires
confidence,
reducing kickback to the operator by locating
the knuckle in the wheel.
Redesigned Trailing Torsional Independent
(TTI) rear suspension
Using less moving parts than competitive systems,
TTI was designed to eliminate scrub and camber
changes when the suspension moves up and down
and keep the quad in straight line. Unique to
Can-Am, the proven Torsional Trailing arm Independent
rear suspension has been reconfigured on the
Renegade 500 for increased rigidity and improved
suspension travel at 9.5 inches (24.1 cm). This
suspension setup also includes a removable external
sway bar and lower pivot points for geometric
squatting to improve traction and the transferring
of power to the ground.
12-inch (30.5 cm) cast-aluminum wheels
The Renegade 500 model has innovative computer-optimized,
center-less wheels to reduce unsprung weight
and offer improved strength. Durability increased
in strategic areas while excess material was
eliminated in other areas to save weight.
25-inch (66cm) ITP Holeshot ATR tires
A versatile tire for proven, all-around trail
performance.
214mm hydraulic disc brakes
Two large 214mm disc brakes with twin-piston
calipers for superior stopping power can be
found up front on the Renegade 500. At the rear,
the model uses two, twin-piston caliper and
214mm hydraulic disc brakes. The system also
includes separate front and rear hand brake
levers for optimal control. Enhanced lighting
The Renegade 500 comes with four 60 w projector-type
headlights (240 w) for improved nighttime clarity
and trail visibility. The lights add to the
Renegade styling package as well as provided
added safety while riding the trails. The taillights
offer a new stylish design that blends in with
the rear plastic and offers increased visibility
for trail riding.
Larger fuel tank
The larger gas tank holds 5.4 gallons (20.5
liters) of fuel, so you ride longer.
Minor visual updates For 2013, the Renegade
500 is available in yellow. Other new design
elements, inspired by the larger displacement
Renegade
models, are a radiator cover, taillights and
wheels were all redesigned to offer a better
look and improved performance.
Digitally Encoded Security System
(D.E.S.S.)
D.E.S.S. is the ATV industry’s lone factory-installed
anti-theft device. It utilizes electronic key
codes that are required to match each specific
ATV’s ECM. The machine will not start
unless the coded microchip in the key matches
the code pre-installed in the engine control
module. Two keys (a performance key for maximum
performance and a normal key for
limited acceleration and speed) are included
with each model.
