Access AMS 6.46 Basic vs Arctic Cat 650 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Access AMS 6.46 Basicstacks up against the Arctic Cat 650. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecAccess AMS 6.46 BasicArctic Cat 650
Model year20162011
Price$6,949$7,299
Engine608 cc641 cc
Horsepower46 hp
Weight346 kg307 kg
Fuel capacity5.6 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Access AMS 6.46 Basic vs Arctic Cat 650 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Access AMS 6.46 Basic and the Arctic Cat 650 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Access AMS 6.46 Basic brings 46 hp in a 346 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 650 counters with its own power figure at 307 kg. On price, the Access AMS 6.46 Basic 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: