Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Black Hills vs Access Shade Xtreme 650 NG (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Black Hillsstacks up against the Access Shade Xtreme 650 NG. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 600 Black HillsAccess Shade Xtreme 650 NG
Model year20232020
Price$11,599
Engine600 cc608 cc
Horsepower46 hp
Weight345 kg330 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc
Tires28/10-14 / 28/10-1425/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Black Hills vs Access Shade Xtreme 650 NG — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Black Hills and the Access Shade Xtreme 650 NG usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 Black Hills brings its published horsepower in a 345 kg package, while the Access Shade Xtreme 650 NG counters with 46 hp at 330 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: