Honda XR 500 vs Arctic Cat 450i (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 500Arctic Cat 450i
Model year20152012
Price
Engine443 cc443 cc
Weight319 kg307 kg
Fuel capacity6.0 L5.6 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

Honda XR 500 vs Arctic Cat 450i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 500 and the Arctic Cat 450i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda XR 500 brings its published horsepower in a 319 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 450i 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: