Arctic Cat 500 XT vs Arctic Cat 450i GT (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 500 XTstacks up against the Arctic Cat 450i GT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 500 XTArctic Cat 450i GT
Model year20142012
Price
Engine443 cc443 cc
Weight307 kg313 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat 500 XT vs Arctic Cat 450i GT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 500 XT and the Arctic Cat 450i GT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 500 XT brings its published horsepower in a 307 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 450i GT counters with its own power figure at 313 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: