E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Can-Am DS 90×
Arctic Cat 90 2x4×
Arctic Cat 400 4x4×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
89 / 5.4
90cc / 5.49
376cc / 22.94
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 89 / 5.4 | 90cc / 5.49 | 376cc / 22.94 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Radiator Guard | No | No | Yes |
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| Light Guard | No | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | No | – | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | – |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | No | No | Yes |
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| Brush Guard | No | No | – |
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| Body Material | Plastic | – | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | No | No | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | – | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Lighting | Halogen | – | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | – | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | Standard | – | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | – | – |
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| Clock | Standard | – | – |
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| Trip Odometer | No | – | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | No | – | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Shock Cover | No | No | No |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 91 / 200 ✓ |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45 / 100 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | – | 5 ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs) | – | – | 1050 / 476.3 ✓ |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | – | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 34 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Keihin |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | 13 ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Safety Flag | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Handlebar Pads | – | Standard | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | – | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | – | 5.5 | 6.5 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | 74 / 2.9 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | 71 / 2.8 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | Yes | – |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 | 1 |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.34 | 0.59 |
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| Engine Detail | – | SOHC 4-stroke 2-valve | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 12-month limited warranty ✓ | – | – |
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| Parent Company | BRP | Arctic Cat | Arctic Cat |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 6 | 12 | 16 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer Country | Canada | USA | USA |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | No | – | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | No | No | – |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 82 / 180 ✓ | 120.2 / 265 | 288 / 635 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 925 / 36.4 ✓ | 975.4 / 38.4 | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 140 / 5.5 ✓ | 121.9 / 4.8 | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 708 / 27.9 ✓ | 963 / 37.9 | 1251 / 49.25 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 900 / 35.4 | 876 / 34.5 ✓ | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1405 / 55.3 ✓ | 1467 / 57.75 | 2057 / 81.0 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Swingarm coil spring oil damped | Swing arm; 2.9 in. travel | FIS, Travel 10.0 in. |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No | Yes | Yes |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | No | – |
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| Front Suspension | Independent double A-arm coil spring oil damped | Single a-arm; 2.8 in. travel | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Drum brake | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Drum brakes | Drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | CDI Electronic | Electric / Kick | Electric / Pull |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | – | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 1.89in. x 1.95in. | 1.85in. x 2.04in. | 3.11in. x 2.81in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 48.0mm x 49.5mm | 47mm x 51.8mm | 79mm x 71.2mm ✓ |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air-cooled | Air / Oil-Cooled | Air / Oil-Cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 2 | 2 | 4 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | 2-valves | 2-valve | 4-Valve ✓ |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission | Automatic V-belt with centrifugal clutch | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Manual |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission Make | Can-Am | Duramatic | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2WD | 1 | 2 |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 650 / 25.6 ✓ | – | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 9.46 | – | – |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 2.5 | – | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | 0.33 | – | – |
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| Rear Storage Well | Standard | – | – |
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| Front Storage Well | Standard | – | – |
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| Fender Storage Location | Front | – | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | Standard | – | – |
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| Front Rack | Standard | – | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 2.0 / 0.5 | 5 / 1.45 | 18 / 4.8 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 8 | 8 | 12 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 7 ✓ | 8 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 19 | 19 | 25 ✓ |
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| Tires Rear | AT19 x 7-8 | 19 x 8-8 | 25 X 10-12 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 8 | 8 | 12 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 7 | 7 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 19 | 20 | 25 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | AT19 x 7-8 | 20 x 7-8 | 25 X 8-12 ✓ |
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| Tube / Tubeless | Tubed | – | – |
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| Tire Make | Dunlop | – | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | No | No | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | No | No | Yes |
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| Diff Lock Location | NULL | – | – |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | NULL | – | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | NULL | – | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Chain | – | – |
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| Final Drive | Chain | 4X2 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 476 / 1050 ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2004 Arctic Cat 400 4x4
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2004 Arctic Cat 400 4x4
- Heavier than the 2025 Can-Am DS 90
- Drum brakes on front — less stopping power than disc
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (376cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2025 Can-Am DS 90
Comparing 2025 Can-Am DS 90 vs 2006 Arctic Cat 90 2x4 vs 2004 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2004 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 has the largest displacement at 376cccc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2025 Can-Am DS 90 is the lightest at 82kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which is best for farm work and towing?
For heavy farm use the 2004 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 has the highest towing capacity at 476kg. For general farm duties any quad with 4WD and a towing rating above 400kg is suitable for light implements, spray rigs and game-reserve work.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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