Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Mud Pro vs Access Shade Xtreme 650 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Mud Prostacks up against the Access Shade Xtreme 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 600 Mud ProAccess Shade Xtreme 650
Model year20232023
Price$11,599
Engine600 cc608 cc
Horsepower46 hp
Weight330 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires28/10-14 / 28/10-1425/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Mud Pro vs Access Shade Xtreme 650 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Mud Pro and the Access Shade Xtreme 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Mud Pro brings its published horsepower, while the Access Shade Xtreme 650 counters with 46 hp at 330 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: