Kymco MXU 450i IRS vs Arctic Cat 450 LTD (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kymco MXU 450i IRSstacks up against the Arctic Cat 450 LTD. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Kymco MXU 450i IRS | Arctic Cat 450 LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Price | $5,899 | $7,799 |
| Engine | 443 cc | 443 cc |
| Horsepower | 33 hp | — |
| Torque | 34 Nm | — |
| Weight | 276 kg | 322 kg |
| Seat height | 32 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 24/8-12 / 24/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Kymco MXU 450i IRS vs Arctic Cat 450 LTD — which should you buy?
Picking between the Kymco MXU 450i IRS and the Arctic Cat 450 LTD usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kymco MXU 450i IRS brings 33 hp in a 276 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 450 LTD counters with its own power figure at 322 kg. On price, the Kymco MXU 450i IRS 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: