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

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 450iArctic Cat 450i SE
Model year20122012
Price
Engine443 cc443 cc
Weight307 kg306 kg
Fuel capacity5.6 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

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

Picking between the Arctic Cat 450i and the Arctic Cat 450i SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 450i brings its published horsepower in a 307 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 450i SE counters with its own power figure at 306 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: