the canadian price for the 2008 outlaw 525s is 10200 i think
the canadian price for the 2007 predator 500 (not tld or le) is 8700

could you get a 558 big bore for $1500? If it costed only 1000 for the 558 kit+some labor that most people cant do themselves, then you could also get rezzys for the front for more adjustability and better handling

could the 48cc advantage overcome its 30lb handicap?

 

Even the guys with 558 kits are talking about the amount of torque, in the 525. The frame is also supposed to be stronger. Still has the indestructable predator axle. If i had the funds, it would be a 525S.