Arctic Cat Alterra 90 vs Yamaha Raptor 90 (2023)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 90Yamaha Raptor 90
Model year20232023
Price$3,359$3,299
Engine90 cc90 cc
Weight129 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity1.4 L1.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake). Dual
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires20/8-8 / 19/8-8 18/7-8 / 18/9-8

Arctic Cat Alterra 90 vs Yamaha Raptor 90 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 90 and the Yamaha Raptor 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 Yamaha Raptor 90 counters with its own power figure. On price, the Yamaha Raptor 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: