Arctic Cat XC 450 vs Monark 500 (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat XC 450stacks up against the Monark 500. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Arctic Cat XC 450 | Monark 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Price | $7,699 | $6,599 |
| Engine | 443 cc | 443 cc |
| Weight | 272 kg | 299 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 4.3 L | 5.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 23/8-12 / 23/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Arctic Cat XC 450 vs Monark 500 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat XC 450 and the Monark 500 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat XC 450 brings its published horsepower in a 272 kg package, while the Monark 500 counters with its own power figure at 299 kg. On price, the Monark 500 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: