ARCTIC CAT 450 Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The 2012 Arctic Cat 400 Core is the smallest machine in the Core family, a nifty recreational vehicle with excellent capabilities for outdoor work-related tasks. A dependable quick transportation solution over larger areas such as farms or parks, the 450 Core is also ready to offer huge fun on rougher trails, and will also provide a lot of off-road fun.

Thanks to the independent suspension and generous ground clearance, 2012 Arctic Cat 400 Core is able to provide safe and easy passage over rough terrain and various obstacles. With selectable 2/4WD and high-low range, the 2012 Arctic Cat 400 Core will offer the best power deployment according to each situation, and the reverse and engine braking systems expand the capabilities even further. Adding in a generous loading capacity of the dual racks, this ATV can be a great work horse or fun machine.

The 2012 Arctic Cat 450 Core is one of the smallest members of the Core family, a great recreational vehicle with excellent capabilities for outdoor work-related tasks. A dependable as a quick transportation solution over larger areas such as farms or parks, the 450 Core is also ready to offer huge fun for leisure, being at the same time a nifty recreational vehicle for off-road touring.

Thanks to the independent suspension and generous ground clearance, 2012 Arctic Cat 450 Core is able to provide safe and easy passage over rough terrain and various obstacles. With selectable 2/4WD and high-low range, the 2012 Arctic Cat 450 Core will offer the best power deployment according to each situation, and the reverse and engine braking systems expand the capabilities even further. Adding in a generous loading capacity of the dual racks, this ATV can be a great work horse or fun machine.

The 2011 Arctic Cat 450i is a mid-size ATV which can serve as a handy aid for all sorts of outdoor tasks around the farm or house, providing convenient transportation over rough terrain and even paved roads. At the same time, one can take this squad for leisure rides in the wild and enjoy the off-road experience.

Thanks to the independent suspension and generous ground clearance, 2011 Arctic Cat 450i is able to provide safe and easy passage over rough terrain and various obstacles. With selectable 2/4WD and high-low range, the 2011 Arctic Cat 450i will offer the best power deployment according to each situation, and the reverse and engine braking systems expand the capabilities even further. Adding in a generous loading capacity of the dual racks, this ATV can be a great work horse or fun machine.

The 2011 450i GT is the smallest ATV in Arctic Cat's GT series, but smaller does not mean lesser performance. This ATV comes with all the needed brawn and dependability and will fit the bill for those on a budget or who simply don't like the big-bore quads that much.

This ATV is ready to take on the toughest of situations: selectable 2/4WD and hi/lo range, locking differential and engine braking are ready to smooth out even the hardest obstacles. Automatic transmission makes operating this ATV easy and unintimidating even on extreme trails, while the power steering provides easy cornering and enhanced maneuverability. Add in a large ground clearance and fully-independent transmission and spacious luggage racks and the 2011 Arctic Cat 450i GT is ready for the outdoor adventures.

The 2011 450i is the smallest ATV in Arctic Cat's two-up all-terrain machines, but its smaller displacement engine does not imply lesser performance. Loaded with all the classic top-notch features its bigger brothers proudly boast on, the 2011 Arctic Cat 450i is the perfect choice if you're on a tighter budget or are just not that much of a big-bore machines fan.

The 2011 Arctic Cat 450i is ready to take on the toughest of situations: selectable 2/4WD and hi/lo range, locking differential and engine braking are ready to smooth out even the hardest obstacles. Automatic transmission makes operating this ATV easy and unintimidating, even on extreme trails. The passenger seat sports a tall, padded backrest and dual hand grabs for increased safety on steep gradients

The 2011 Arctic Cat TRV 450i is a middleweight ATV in the two-up range and this means it comes with more optional equipments installed as standard, while retaining all the off-road functionality of the base models. The 450i GT is now offering power steering, a padded passenger backrest and additional hand grabs, power steering, aluminium rims and an automotive-type paint job.

Selectable 2WD and 4WD mode, high and low range and a differential lock for the optimal power deployment in tough conditions will make the 2011 Arctic Cat TRV 450i ride well when the going gets tough. Add in the reverse gear, the generous ground clearance and the independent double A-arm suspensions and obstacles look no longer that menacing. Fit for both outdoor chores and for fun on forest trails, the 2011 Arctic Cat TRV 450i also comes with a sizable luggage capacity.

The 2010 Arctic Cat 450i is a mid-size ATV which can serve as a work aid or as a fun machine, depending on each rider. Equally suitable for both purposes, the 2010 Arctic Cat 450i is great for all sorts of outdoor tasks around the farm or house, providing convenient transportation over rough terrain and even paved roads.

On the other hand, taking the 2010 Arctic Cat 450i off the road will also be extremely fun thanks to the independent suspension and generous ground clearance. With selectable 2/4WD and high-low range, the 2010 Arctic Cat 450i will offer the best power deployment according to each situation, and the reverse and engine braking systems expand the capabilities of this quad.

The 2010 Arctic Cat 450 is great for two-up adventures far from the tarmac strips, on forest trails and unpaved roads, as well. Despite the middleweight engine, this ATV retains the character of its siblings, providing a dependable power/ torque deployment and being easy to master, thanks to the automatic transmission.

Selectable 2WD and 4WD mode, high and low range and a differential lock for the optimal power deployment in tough conditions will make the 2010 Arctic Cat 450 ride well when the going gets tough. Add in the reverse gear, the generous ground clearance and the independent double A-arm suspensions and obstacles look no longer that menacing. Fit for both outdoor chores and for fun on forest trails, the 2010 Arctic Cat 450 also comes with a sizable luggage capacity.

The 2009 Arctic Cat 450 H1 EFI is a nifty workhorse in the middleweight displacement segment, an ATV created for both work and play and which is as nimble as it is easy to operate. The 4-stroke engine runs smooth, while the automatic transmission makes this ATV a fun, unintimidating tool even for the less experienced riders.

Riders have plenty of selectable riding options: 2WD and 4WD mode, high and low range and a differential lock for the optimal power deployment in tough conditions. Add in the reverse gear, the generous ground clearance and the independent double A-arm suspensions and obstacles look no longer that menacing.

Fit for both outdoor chores and for fun on forest trails, the 2009 Arctic Cat 450 H1 EFI comes with more than 135 kg luggage capacity on the dual racks.