Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT vs Arctic Cat Alterra 700 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XTstacks up against the Arctic Cat Alterra 700. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 700 XTArctic Cat Alterra 700
Model year20162016
Price$10,399$9,199
Engine695 cc695 cc
Weight340 kg333 kg
Fuel capacity6.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT vs Arctic Cat Alterra 700 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT and the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT brings its published horsepower in a 340 kg package, while the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 counters with its own power figure at 333 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 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: