Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS vs Arctic Cat 1000i GT (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPSstacks up against the Arctic Cat 1000i GT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 1000 XT EPSArctic Cat 1000i GT
Model year20152012
Price
Engine951 cc951 cc
Weight350 kg351 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic
Tires26/9-12 / 26/11-12 26/9-12 / 26/11-12

Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS vs Arctic Cat 1000i GT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS and the Arctic Cat 1000i GT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 1000 XT EPS brings its published horsepower in a 350 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 1000i GT counters with its own power figure at 351 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: