Kymco MXU 450i vs Arctic Cat XC 450i (2013)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco MXU 450iArctic Cat XC 450i
Model year20132012
Price$6,099
Engine443 cc443 cc
Horsepower33 hp
Torque34 Nm
Weight276 kg272 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity4.7 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires24/8-12 / 24/10-12 23/8-12 / 23/10-12

Kymco MXU 450i vs Arctic Cat XC 450i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco MXU 450i and the Arctic Cat XC 450i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 450i brings 33 hp in a 276 kg package, while the Arctic Cat XC 450i counters with its own power figure at 272 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: