Monark 500 vs Arctic Cat XC 450 (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Monark 500stacks up against the Arctic Cat XC 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Monark 500 | Arctic Cat XC 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2016 |
| Price | $6,599 | $7,699 |
| Engine | 443 cc | 443 cc |
| Weight | 299 kg | 272 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 5.7 L | 4.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 23/8-12 / 23/10-12 |
Monark 500 vs Arctic Cat XC 450 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Monark 500 and the Arctic Cat XC 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Monark 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 Monark 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: