Laverda 500 vs Arctic Cat XC 450 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Laverda 500stacks up against the Arctic Cat XC 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecLaverda 500Arctic Cat XC 450
Model year20162016
Price$6,599$7,699
Engine443 cc443 cc
Weight299 kg272 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L4.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 23/8-12 / 23/10-12

Laverda 500 vs Arctic Cat XC 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Laverda 500 and the Arctic Cat XC 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Laverda 500 brings its published horsepower in a 299 kg package, while the Arctic Cat XC 450 counters with its own power figure at 272 kg. On price, the Laverda 500 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: