Arctic Cat 450i SE vs Arctic Cat XC 450i (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 450i SEstacks up against the Arctic Cat XC 450i. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 450i SEArctic Cat XC 450i
Model year20122012
Price
Engine443 cc443 cc
Weight306 kg272 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 23/8-12 / 23/10-12

Arctic Cat 450i SE vs Arctic Cat XC 450i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 450i SE and the Arctic Cat XC 450i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 450i SE brings its published horsepower in a 306 kg package, while the Arctic Cat XC 450i counters with its own power figure at 272 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: