Access Shade Sport 650 vs Arctic Cat 650 (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Access Shade Sport 650stacks up against the Arctic Cat 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Access Shade Sport 650 | Arctic Cat 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Price | $7,999 | $7,299 |
| Engine | 608 cc | 641 cc |
| Horsepower | 46 hp | — |
| Weight | 334 kg | 307 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 5.6 L | 5.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Tires | 26/8-14 / 26/10-14 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Access Shade Sport 650 vs Arctic Cat 650 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Access Shade Sport 650 and the Arctic Cat 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Access Shade Sport 650 brings 46 hp in a 334 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 650 counters with its own power figure at 307 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat 650 has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: