Arctic Cat 300 vs Kymco MXU 300 Shaft Drive (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 300stacks up against the Kymco MXU 300 Shaft Drive. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 300Kymco MXU 300 Shaft Drive
Model year20152012
Price$3,799
Engine270 cc270 cc
Horsepower18 hp
Weight216 kg217 kg
Seat height10 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity3.3 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires22/7-10 / 22/10-10 22/7-10 / 22/10-10

Arctic Cat 300 vs Kymco MXU 300 Shaft Drive — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 300 and the Kymco MXU 300 Shaft Drive usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 300 brings its published horsepower in a 216 kg package, while the Kymco MXU 300 Shaft Drive counters with 18 hp at 217 kg.

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: