UTVSport
2024 Arctic Cat Wildcat XX
998cc Inline-3, liquid-cooled
$21,999
View full specsArctic Cat Wildcat XX vs Honda Talon 1000R
2024 Arctic Cat Wildcat XX vs 2025 Honda Talon 1000R: 130 vs 104 hp, 998 vs 999 cc, 1750 vs 1546 lb, $21,999 vs $22,699. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVSport
2025 Honda Talon 1000R
999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$22,699
View full specsAt a glance
More power130 hpvs104 hpWildcat XX wins
Lower price$21,999vs$22,699Wildcat XX wins
Lighter1750 lbvs1546 lbTalon 1000R wins
Bigger engine998 ccvs999 ccTalon 1000R wins
Ground clearance14 invs14.5 inTalon 1000R wins
Towingn/avsn/aTie
Across measured specs the Wildcat XX leads in 3 categoriesand the Talon 1000R in 3. Comparing two sport UTVs, the Wildcat XX runs a 998 cc inline-3 making about 130 hp, while the Talon 1000R uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 104 hp. The Wildcat XX has the power edge (130 hp vs 104 hp). The Talon 1000R is lighter at 1546 lb (vs 1750 lb). At $21,999 the Wildcat XX is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Wildcat XX Arctic Cat · 2024 View | Talon 1000R Honda · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 998 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline-3 | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 3 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 130 hp | 104 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic DCT 6-speed |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1750 lb (794 kg) | 1546 lb (701 kg) |
| Overall width | 64 in (162.6 cm) | 68.4 in (173.7 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 95 in (241.3 cm) | 92.7 in (235.5 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 14 in (35.6 cm) | 14.5 in (36.8 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 11 gal (41.6 L) | 7.3 gal (27.6 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | n/a |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $21,999 | $22,699 |
| Model year | 2024 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.