Arctic Cat 450i vs Kymco MXU 450i IRS (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 450istacks up against the Kymco MXU 450i IRS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Arctic Cat 450i | Kymco MXU 450i IRS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Price | — | $5,899 |
| Engine | 443 cc | 443 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 33 hp |
| Torque | — | 34 Nm |
| Weight | 307 kg | 276 kg |
| Seat height | — | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.6 L | 4.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 24/8-12 / 24/10-12 |
Arctic Cat 450i vs Kymco MXU 450i IRS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat 450i and the Kymco MXU 450i IRS 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 Kymco MXU 450i IRS counters with 33 hp at 276 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: