Jawa 90 vs Arctic Cat 90 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Jawa 90stacks up against the Arctic Cat 90. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecJawa 90Arctic Cat 90
Model year20162016
Price$2,899$2,899
Engine90 cc90 cc
Weight120 kg120 kg
Fuel capacity1.5 L1.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires20/7-8 / 19/8-8 20/7-8 / 19/8-8

Jawa 90 vs Arctic Cat 90 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Jawa 90 and the Arctic Cat 90 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Jawa 90 brings its published horsepower in a 120 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 90 counters with its own power figure at 120 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat 90 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: