E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI 4x4 Auto SE×
Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI SE 4x4×
Kawasaki Bayou 220×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
695cc / 42.41
695 / 42.41
215cc / 13.12
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | DOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve | – | 215cc, Air cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC single cylinder ✓ |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Service Reminder | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | – |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 ✓ | 476.3 / 1050 | 204.1 / 450 |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | Receiver | – |
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| Tow Hook | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | – |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | – |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Tool Bag Mount | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | 45.4 / 100 | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 91 / 200 ✓ | – | 29.9 / 66 |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 ✓ | – | 20 / 44 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 25 / 6.5 ✓ | 24.6 / 6.5 | 9.84 / 2.6 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Mikuni |
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| Compression Ratio | – | – | 9.3:1 |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 6 Limited ✓ | – | – |
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| Parent Company | Arctic Cat | Arctic Cat | – |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | – |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | USA | – |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | – |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | – | 5 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 ✓ | – | – |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Double A-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Independent Double A-Arm | Quad-link with two shock absorbers, 4.9 of travel |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | – |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 254 / 10 | 114 / 4.5 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Independent Double A-Arm | Independent swing axles with 2 shock absorbers 4.5 of travel |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc | Single Drum |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc | Dual Drum |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electric | DC-CDI Electric with recoil backup |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 4.02in. x 3.35in. | 4.02in. x 3.35in. | – |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 102mm x 85mm | 102mm x 85mm | 67 mm x 61 mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 1.02 | 1.02 | – |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | Engine Braking System | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled with fan | Liquid / Air-Cooled | Air-Cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 4 | – |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valve | 4-valve | – |
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| Engine Valves | DOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 695cc / 42.41 | 695 / 42.41 | 215cc / 13.12 |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected | Mikuni VM24SS ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 254 / 10 | 124 / 4.9 |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | – |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 11-12 | AT 25 X 10-12 | 22 x 10-10 tubeless |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 7 ✓ | – | – |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | – |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | – |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | – |
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| Tires Front | 25 x 8-12 | AT 25 X 8-12 | 21 x 8-9 tubeless |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | Front | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt | – |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | – |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | Duramatic | – |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Automatic centrifugal and automatic wet multi-disc - 5-speed plus reverse ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 308 / 679 | 308 / 679 | 183 / 403.5 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 | 1270 / 50 | 1115 / 43.9 ✓ |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 279.4 / 11 | 279.4 / 11 | 155 / 6.1 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1265 / 49.8 | 1219 / 48 | 0 / 0 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1207 / 47.5 | 1021 / 40.2 ✓ |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2154 / 84.8 | 2155 / 84.84 | 1745 / 68.7 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | – | 729 / 28.7 ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (695cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 1999 Kawasaki Bayou 220
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2008 Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI 4x4 Auto SE
- Heavier than the 1999 Kawasaki Bayou 220
✓ 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 2008 Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI 4x4 Auto SE
Comparing 2008 Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI 4x4 Auto SE vs 2009 Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI SE 4x4 vs 1999 Kawasaki Bayou 220 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2008 Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI 4x4 Auto SE has the largest displacement at 695cccc, 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 1999 Kawasaki Bayou 220 is the lightest at 183kg (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 2008 Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI 4x4 Auto SE 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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