Honda XR 500 vs Arctic Cat TRV 500 (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda XR 500Arctic Cat TRV 500
Model year20152015
Price
Engine443 cc443 cc
Weight319 kg326 kg
Fuel capacity6.0 L5.3 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 TRV 500 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda XR 500 and the Arctic Cat TRV 500 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 TRV 500 counters with its own power figure at 326 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: