Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT vs Arctic Cat TBX 700 (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XTstacks up against the Arctic Cat TBX 700. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT
2016

Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT

$10,399
Arctic Cat TBX 700
2016

Arctic Cat TBX 700

$10,499

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 700 XTArctic Cat TBX 700
Model year20162016
Price$10,399$10,499
Engine695 cc695 cc
Weight340 kg357 kg
Fuel capacity6.0 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT vs Arctic Cat TBX 700 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT and the Arctic Cat TBX 700 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT brings its published horsepower in a 340 kg package, while the Arctic Cat TBX 700 counters with its own power figure at 357 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT 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:

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