E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Can-Am DS 450 EFI X×
Yamaha Raptor 90×
Arctic Cat 300 4X4×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
449 / 27.40
90 / 5.49
280cc / Unknown
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 449 / 27.40 ✓ | 90 / 5.49 | 280cc / Unknown |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Frame | Aluminum / Steel | Steel | – |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | – |
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| Foot Peg Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| Decal Kit | Standard | – | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | No | No | – |
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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 | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Levers | Standard | – | – |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | – | – |
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| Lighting | Halogen | – | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Light | – | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | – |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | – |
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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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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 831 / 32.7 | 749 / 29.5 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 11.5 / 3 | 6.4 / 1.7 | 16 / 4.25 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Steel | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 34 / 75 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | – | – | 280cc, air and oil-cooled, 4-stroke, 2-valve, overhead cam ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 6 Limited ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Hand Guards | – | No | – |
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| Floor Board Location | – | Driver | – |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | – | Standard | – |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | – | Standard | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubeless | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | 279 / 126.6 ✓ | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | No | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 13 ✓ | – |
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| Compression Ratio | – | 9.2:1 | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Can-Am | Yamaha | – |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 ✓ | 10 | – |
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| Manufacturer Country | Canada | Japan | – |
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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 Stabilizer Bar | No | No | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | No | No | – |
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| Nerf Bars | Standard | – | – |
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| Light Guard | No | No | – |
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| Handlebar Pads | Standard | – | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 9 ✓ | 8 | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 68 / 150 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 9 ✓ | – |
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| Tires Rear | ITP Holeshot 20 x 10R - 9 | Duro AT 18 X 9-8 | 25 x 10-12, (4psi) ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | Yes | No | – |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 241 / 9.5 ✓ | 127 / 5 | – |
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| Front Suspension Make | Kabaya | – | – |
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| Front Suspension | Independent Double A-Arm | A-Arm | Independent double A-arm, 6.5" (16.5) of travel |
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| Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 198 / 7.8 ✓ | – | – |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic Disc | Drum | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 182 / 7.2 ✓ | – | – |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Dual Sealed Drum | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated, with parking brake. Foot operated mechanical rear brake, |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | No | Yes | – |
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| Ignition | Electric | Electric / Kick | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Swing Arm | Swing Arm | Independent double A-arm, 6.5" (16.5) of travel |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | – |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Carburetor | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.82in. x 2.39in. | 1.85in. x 2.04in. | – |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 97mm x 60.8mm ✓ | 47mm x 51.8mm | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 1.3 | 0.32 | – |
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| Engine Make | Rotax | – | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid | Air | air and oil-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 ✓ | 2 | – |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves ✓ | 2-valves | – |
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| Engine Valves | DOHC | SOHC | 2-valve, overhead cam ✓ |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | 46 ✓ | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Make | Kabaya | – | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Aluminum | – | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | No | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 10 ✓ | 8 | – |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 7 | 7 | – |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 21 ✓ | 18 | – |
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| Tires Front | ITP Holeshot 21 x 7R - 10 | Duro AT 18 X 7-8 | 23 x 8-12, (6.0 psi) ✓ |
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| Tire Make | ITP Holeshot | Duro | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | No | Yes | – |
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| Number Of Speeds | 5 ✓ | – | – |
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| Hi / Low Range | No | No | – |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | Chain | Chain | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | – | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Final Drive | 4X2 | 4X2 | – |
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| Transmission | Manual | Continuously Variable (CVT) | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 156.5 / 345 | – | 265 / 585 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1267 / 49.9 | 1031 / 40.6 ✓ | 1270 / 50.0 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 229 / 9 ✓ | 99 / 3.9 | 203 / 8.0 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1064 / 41.9 | 955 / 37.6 ✓ | 1143 / 45.0 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1168 / 46 | 1021 / 40.2 ✓ | 1143 / 45.0 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1838 / 72.36 | 1487 / 58.56 ✓ | 2019 / 79.5 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No | – |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | Yes | No | – |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 267 / 10.5 ✓ | 145 / 5.7 | – |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | Yes | No | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 20 ✓ | 18 | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 381 / 840 ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (449cc)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 1999 Arctic Cat 300 4X4
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2008 Can-Am DS 450 EFI X
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (381kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2008 Can-Am DS 450 EFI X
Comparing 2008 Can-Am DS 450 EFI X vs 2020 Yamaha Raptor 90 vs 1999 Arctic Cat 300 4X4 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2008 Can-Am DS 450 EFI X has the largest displacement at 449cc, 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 Arctic Cat 300 4X4 is the lightest at 265kg (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 1999 Arctic Cat 300 4X4 has the highest towing capacity at 381kg. 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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