Arctic Cat Alterra 500 XT vs Ather 450 (2016)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 500 XTAther 450
Model year20162015
Price$8,999
Engine443 cc443 cc
Weight340 kg299 kg
Fuel capacity6.0 L5.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat Alterra 500 XT vs Ather 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 500 XT and the Ather 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 500 XT brings its published horsepower in a 340 kg package, while the Ather 450 counters with its own power figure at 299 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: