Arctic Cat 90 vs Can-Am DS X 90 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 90stacks up against the Can-Am DS X 90. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 90Can-Am DS X 90
Model year20162014
Price$2,899$3,699
Engine90 cc90 cc
Weight120 kg113 kg
Seat height27 mm
Fuel capacity1.5 L0.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Double drum
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Expanding brake (drum brake)
Tires20/7-8 / 19/8-8 19/7-8 / 18/10-8

Arctic Cat 90 vs Can-Am DS X 90 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 90 and the Can-Am DS X 90 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 90 brings its published horsepower in a 120 kg package, while the Can-Am DS X 90 counters with its own power figure at 113 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat 90 has the lower MSRP.

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: