Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 vs Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S Limited (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2stacks up against the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S Limited. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S Limited
Model year20102022
Price$11,299$16,599
Engine951 cc952 cc
Horsepower89 hp
Weight325 kg400 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 27/9-12 / 27/11-12

Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 vs Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S Limited — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 and the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S Limited usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 brings its published horsepower in a 325 kg package, while the Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S Limited counters with 89 hp at 400 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 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: