Arctic Cat TRV 1000i GT vs Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat TRV 1000i GTstacks up against the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat TRV 1000i GTArctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2
Model year20122010
Price$11,299
Engine951 cc951 cc
Weight355 kg325 kg
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat TRV 1000i GT vs Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat TRV 1000i GT and the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat TRV 1000i GT brings its published horsepower in a 355 kg package, while the Arctic Cat Thundercat 1000 H2 counters with its own power figure at 325 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: