Honda XR 500 vs Arctic Cat 500 XT (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda XR 500stacks up against the Arctic Cat 500 XT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda XR 500 | Arctic Cat 500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2014 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 443 cc | 443 cc |
| Weight | 319 kg | 307 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 6.0 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 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Honda XR 500 vs Arctic Cat 500 XT — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda XR 500 and the Arctic Cat 500 XT 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 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: