Arctic Cat Alterra 90 vs Jawa 90 (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 90Jawa 90
Model year20232016
Price$3,359$2,899
Engine90 cc90 cc
Weight129 kg120 kg
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires20/8-8 / 19/8-8 20/7-8 / 19/8-8

Arctic Cat Alterra 90 vs Jawa 90 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 90 and the Jawa 90 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 90 brings its published horsepower in a 129 kg package, while the Jawa 90 counters with its own power figure at 120 kg. On price, the Jawa 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: