Ather 450 vs Arctic Cat 500 XT (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Ather 450stacks up against the Arctic Cat 500 XT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAther 450Arctic Cat 500 XT
Model year20152014
Price
Engine443 cc443 cc
Weight299 kg307 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Ather 450 vs Arctic Cat 500 XT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Ather 450 and the Arctic Cat 500 XT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Ather 450 brings its published horsepower in a 299 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 500 XT counters with its own power figure at 307 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: