Arctic Cat Alterra 600 XT vs Access Shade Sport 650 EPS (2022)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 600 XTAccess Shade Sport 650 EPS
Model year20222020
Price$9,199
Engine600 cc608 cc
Horsepower46 hp
Weight338 kg342 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Arctic Cat Alterra 600 XT vs Access Shade Sport 650 EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 XT and the Access Shade Sport 650 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 XT brings its published horsepower in a 338 kg package, while the Access Shade Sport 650 EPS counters with 46 hp at 342 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: