E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 500 4x4×
Arctic Cat 250 2x4×
Kazuma Falcon 250×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / 30.08
249cc / 15.19
249cc / Unknown
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve | SOHC 4-Stroke | 4-stroke, 14.8 kW @ 8,500 rpm |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | 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 | Gauge | Gauge | – |
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| Tachometer | Standard | – | – |
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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 | Gauge | – |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 ✓ | 227 / 500 | – |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | – | – |
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| Tow Hook | 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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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | Standard | – | – |
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| Tool Bag Mount | Standard | – | – |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | 22.7 / 50 | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 91 / 200 ✓ | 45 / 100 | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Hand Guards | – | No | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Shaft | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | – |
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| Transmission Make | – | Duramatic | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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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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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | USA | – |
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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 | – | – |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | – | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | – | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | – | – |
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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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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 ✓ | 23 / 50 | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 25 / 6.5 ✓ | 13 / 3.43 | 5 / 1.2 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Double A-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Swing arm; 5 in. travel | Mono shock |
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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 ✓ | 127 / 5 | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | No | – |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Double a-arm; 5 in. travel | Dual A-arms, dual shocks |
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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 | Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electric / Pull | 12V CDI ✓ |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 ✓ | 127 / 5 | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | 1 ✓ | – | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | – | – |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23in. | 2.86in. x 2.36in. | – |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 72.7mm x 60mm | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.75 | 0.52 | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled with fan | Liquid w/fan | Water-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-valve ✓ | 2-Valve | – |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | – |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ | 249cc / 15.19 | 249cc / Unknown |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 36 ✓ | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 ✓ | 1 | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel | – |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 | 8 | – |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 10 | – |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | – |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 22 | – |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 10-12 ✓ | 22 x 10-10 | 19 x 10 x 8 |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 7 ✓ | 5.5 | – |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 10 | – |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ | – |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 22 | – |
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| Tires Front | 25 x 8-12 ✓ | 22 x 7-10 | 19 x 7 x 8 |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | – | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Number Of Speeds | 5 ✓ | – | – |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | – | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | – | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 ✓ | 1 | – |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | 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.) | 296.7 / 654 | 216.4 / 477 | 259 / 572 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 ✓ | 1178.6 / 46.4 | – |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 157.5 / 6.2 | – |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1252 / 49.3 | 1118 / 44.0 | 1016 / 40 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1052 / 41.4 | 991 / 39 ✓ |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2154 / 84.8 | 1872 / 73.7 | 1524 / 60 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | – | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | – | 787 / 31 ✓ |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | – | – | 14.8 kW @ 8,500 rpm |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2006 Kazuma Falcon 250
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- 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 500 4x4
- Heavier than the 2006 Kazuma Falcon 250
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2008 Arctic Cat 500 4x4
Comparing 2008 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 vs 2006 Arctic Cat 250 2x4 vs 2006 Kazuma Falcon 250 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2008 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 has the largest displacement at 493cccc, 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 2006 Kazuma Falcon 250 is the lightest at 259kg (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 500 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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