Kymco MXU 700i vs Arctic Cat 700 S (2013)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU 700istacks up against the Arctic Cat 700 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKymco MXU 700iArctic Cat 700 S
Model year20132011
Price$8,599$9,499
Engine695 cc695 cc
Horsepower45 hp
Torque40 Nm
Weight357 kg313 kg
Seat height35 mm
Fuel capacity4.4 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Kymco MXU 700i vs Arctic Cat 700 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco MXU 700i and the Arctic Cat 700 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 700i brings 45 hp in a 357 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 700 S counters with its own power figure at 313 kg. On price, the Kymco MXU 700i 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: