Kymco Maxxer 450i vs Arctic Cat Alterra 500 XT (2021)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKymco Maxxer 450iArctic Cat Alterra 500 XT
Model year20212016
Price$8,999
Engine443 cc443 cc
Horsepower32 hp
Torque34 Nm
Weight274 kg340 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires23/8-12 / 23/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Kymco Maxxer 450i vs Arctic Cat Alterra 500 XT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kymco Maxxer 450i and the Arctic Cat Alterra 500 XT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco Maxxer 450i brings 32 hp in a 274 kg package, while the Arctic Cat Alterra 500 XT counters with its own power figure at 340 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: