ATVUtility
2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS
545cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$8,499
View full specsArctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS vs Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi
2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS vs 2026 Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi: 44 vs 34 hp, 545 cc vs 493 cc, 700 lb dry vs 695 lb dry, $8,499 vs $8,379. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2026 Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi
493cc Single-cylinder (OHC, 4-valve), liquid-cooled
$8,379
View full specsAt a glance
More power44 hpvs34 hpAlterra 600 EPS wins
Lower price$8,499vs$8,379KingQuad 500AXi wins
Weight700 lb dryvs695 lb dryKingQuad 500AXi wins
Bigger engine545 ccvs493 ccAlterra 600 EPS wins
Ground clearance11 invs10.2 inAlterra 600 EPS wins
Towing1,050 lbvs1,322 lbKingQuad 500AXi wins
Across measured specs the Alterra 600 EPS leads in 3 categories and the KingQuad 500AXi in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Alterra 600 EPS uses a 545 cc single-cylinder with about 44 hp, while the KingQuad 500AXi uses a 493 cc single-cylinder (ohc, 4-valve) with about 34 hp. The Alterra 600 EPS has the power edge (44 hp vs 34 hp). The KingQuad 500AXi is lighter at 695 lb (vs 700 lb). At $8,379 the KingQuad 500AXi is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Alterra 600 EPS Arctic Cat · 2025 View | KingQuad 500AXi Suzuki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 545 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder (OHC, 4-valve) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 44 hp | 34 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Quadmatic automatic V-belt CVT (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD / 4WD / locked 4WD with torque-sensing limited-slip front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 700 lb (318 kg) | 695 lb (315 kg) |
| Overall width | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 50.6 in (128.5 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (27.9 cm) | 10.2 in (25.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 4.6 gal (17.4 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,050 lb (476 kg) | 1,322 lb (600 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $8,499 | $8,379 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.