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Alterra 90

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31 /100 Commuter
Top Speed
24 km/h
Engine
90 ccm

2021 Arctic Cat Alterra 90 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2021 Arctic Cat Alterra 90 atv motorcycle, Arctic Cat pairs a 90 cc (5.5 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 47.0 x 51.8 mm (1.9 x 2.0 inches).

On the scales, the Alterra 90 measures 117.9 kg (260 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 975 mm (38.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 5.7-liter (1.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 24 km/h (15 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Arctic Cat archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2016 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Engine
Displacement 90.0 ccm (5.49 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore x Stroke 47.0 x 51.8 mm (1.9 x 2.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Fuel Control Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Driveline 2 WD. Automatic CVT with Forward, Neutral and Reverse.
Performance
Top Speed 24.1 km/h (15.0 mph)
Chassis
Front Suspension Single A-Arm
Front Travel 71 mm (2.8 inches)
Rear Suspension Single A-Arm
Rear Travel 74 mm (2.9 inches)
Wheelbase 975 mm (38.4 inches)
Ground Clearance 184 mm (7.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 19/8-8
Rear Tyre 19/8-8
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Single disc. Hydraulic
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 117.9 kg (259.9 pounds)
Overall Height 946 mm (37.2 inches)
Overall Length 1483 mm (58.4 inches)
Overall Width 876 mm (34.5 inches)
Fuel Capacity 5.70 litres (1.51 US gallons)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Earth Blue
Carrying Capacity Front and Rear Composite Racks
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