Arctic Cat Alterra 300 vs Kymco MXU 270 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat Alterra 300stacks up against the Kymco MXU 270. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 300Kymco MXU 270
Model year20232021
Price$4,799
Engine270 cc270 cc
Horsepower22 hp
Torque22 Nm
Weight235 kg220 kg
Fuel capacity3.2 L3.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires22/7-10 / 22/10-10 22/7-10 / 22/10-10

Arctic Cat Alterra 300 vs Kymco MXU 270 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 300 and the Kymco MXU 270 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 300 brings its published horsepower in a 235 kg package, while the Kymco MXU 270 counters with 22 hp at 220 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: