E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Yamaha Raptor 90×
Can-Am DS 250×
Arctic Cat 300 2X4×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
90 / 5.49
249.4 / 15.22
280cc / Unknown
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 90 / 5.49 | 249.4 / 15.22 | 280cc / Unknown ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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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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| Foot Peg Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | – | – |
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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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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | Standard | – | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | – |
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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.) | 749 / 29.5 ✓ | 800 / 31.5 | – |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | – | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 6.4 / 1.7 | 12.5 / 3.3 | 16 / 4.25 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | No | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Hand Guards | No | No | – |
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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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| Performance |
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| Torque rpm | – | 5500 ✓ | – |
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| Torque (Ft Lbs.) | – | 14.8 | – |
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| Torque (Nm) | – | 20 ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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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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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 195 / 429 ✓ | 249 / 550 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Keihin | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Yamaha | Can-Am | – |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 10 | 14 ✓ | – |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Canada | – |
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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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| Shock Cover | No | No | – |
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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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| Light Guard | No | No | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel | – |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 8 | 9 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 9 ✓ | 11 | – |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 18 | 20 ✓ | – |
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| Suspension |
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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.) | 127 / 5 | 140 / 5.5 ✓ | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | No | Yes | – |
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| Front Suspension | A-Arm | Double A-Arm | Independent double A-arm, 6.5" (16.5) of travel |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Drum | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Sealed Drum | Dual Hydraulic Disc | 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 | Yes | – | – |
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| Ignition | Electric / Kick | Electric | – |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | – |
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| Carborator Count | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 13 | 23 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | – |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | – | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 1.85in. x 2.04in. | 2.8in. x 2.48in. | – |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 47mm x 51.8mm | 71mm x 63mm ✓ | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.32 | 0.58 | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air | Liquid | air and oil-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 2 | 4 ✓ | – |
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| Valve Configuration | 2-valves | 4-valves ✓ | – |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | 2-valve,overhead cam ✓ |
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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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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 68 / 150 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | No | – |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 147 / 5.8 | 170 / 6.7 ✓ | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Rear | Duro AT 18 X 9-8 | Kenda 20 x 11 - 9 | 25 x 10-12, (4psi) ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 8 | 10 ✓ | – |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 7 | 7 | – |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 18 | 22 ✓ | – |
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| Tires Front | Duro AT 18 X 7-8 | Kenda 22 x 7 - 10 | 23 x 8-12, (6.0 psi) ✓ |
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| Tube / Tubeless | Tubeless | – | – |
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| Tire Make | Duro | Kenda | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Hi / Low Range | No | No | – |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | Chain | Chain | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Final Drive | 4X2 | 4X2 | – |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 279 / 126.6 ✓ | – | – |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1031 / 40.6 ✓ | 1187 / 47 | 1270 / 50.0 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 99 / 3.9 | 260 / 10.2 ✓ | 203 / 8.0 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 955 / 37.6 ✓ | 1105 / 43.5 | 1143 / 45.0 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1021 / 40.2 ✓ | 1030 / 40.5 | 1143 / 45.0 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1487 / 58.56 ✓ | 1829 / 72.00 | 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 | No | No | – |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No | – |
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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
- 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 1999 Arctic Cat 300 2X4
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 1999 Arctic Cat 300 2X4
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (280cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (381kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2020 Can-Am DS 250
Comparing 2019 Yamaha Raptor 90 vs 2020 Can-Am DS 250 vs 1999 Arctic Cat 300 2X4 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 1999 Arctic Cat 300 2X4 has the largest displacement at 280cccc, 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 2020 Can-Am DS 250 is the lightest at 195kg (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 2X4 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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