Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT vs Arctic Cat XR 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 XR 700. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 700 XTArctic Cat XR 700
Model year20162015
Price$10,399
Engine695 cc695 cc
Weight340 kg333 kg
Fuel capacity6.0 L5.3 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 XR 700 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 700 XT and the Arctic Cat XR 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 XR 700 counters with its own power figure at 333 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: