Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4 EPS vs Arctic Cat Alterra 450 (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4 EPSstacks up against the Arctic Cat Alterra 450. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecYamaha Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4 EPSArctic Cat Alterra 450
Model year20152023
Price$7,199$6,999
Engine421 cc433 cc
Weight278 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L4.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. Hydraulic. Double disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4 EPS vs Arctic Cat Alterra 450 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4 EPS and the Arctic Cat Alterra 450 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Yamaha Grizzly 450 Auto. 4x4 EPS brings its published horsepower, while the Arctic Cat Alterra 450 counters with its own power figure at 278 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat Alterra 450 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: