Need an ATV or UTV specialist? Arctic Cat tried with his dynamic range of 2009 models, filling his house in the 2009 Dealer Meeting in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, was presented in early June.
The company has several new models with more power, and some with less power.
Most of its machines to ride a little 'low for the year 2009, although a mud-built machine runs much higher.
Cat engineers built more machines for two people on horseback, andAt the same advanced options for young drivers. They pulled a new Prowler UTV, which would bring joy to the performance junkies, and another Prowler new working class that screams "program."
Cat has a new engine in its own right, a 545cc liquid ones are found only in a model H1, a TRV 2-up, and Prowler, Thundercat and extends the motor. There were new 150 - and 300-divided into classes with KYMCO engines that are aligned in a machine placed on a new market "transition" and anew sport quads, respectively.
All the same, eliminates Arctic Cat 9 units for the year 2009, among the 700 diesel, 400 4x4, two DVX-models (400 and 250) and two thermostatic valves (650 and 500), while the creation of 13 new models. New machines are:
o Two new Prowler, Prowler XTZ headline in 1000, with the 951cc liquid-cooled twins Thundercat introduced last year, and a Prowler 550 flatbed behind with the new 545cc single and a flatbed scanner.
Three new or TRV (Two Rider Vehicle)Models, including a fully functional TRV 1000 Cruiser, 400 more than 550 TRV and TRV
o An exciting, far-to-700 MUD MudPro, with huge tires, a snorkel and 14 inches of ground clearance.
The stripped-or Arctic Cat 150 - conducted the first of a new class of quad youth aged 14 years.
DVX-or three new sports cars, including a DVX 300, DVX 90 and children over 50 new models.
Two children and a new quad, 50cc and 90cc Utility machines.
In addition, allCats full size with the exception of MudPro get new ergos and height from the ground this year, taking advantage of the suspension, lower the seat and sit-ins, the bike ergos so popular in its debut last year. To prevail, Barack, because Arctic Cat seems to have cornered the market change.
Not for Mr. Lonely
In these difficult times of the ATV market is only one segment is growing, such as: more passengers in vehicles. If the seats are front and rear or side by side, ATVs and UTVs thatdrivers to share the experience with a passenger hot, and Arctic Cat aims to capitalize.
For traditional ATV riders has expanded its line Cat TRV Cruiser, while tuning of engine options on the Standard thermostatic valves.
"We are one of only three producers with a 2-up, and now we are the best of the best", says Ole Tweet, General Manager of Cat ATV Division and VP of new product development.
There are two models cruiser - a 1000 TRV H2 EFI CruiserThundercat with the huge 90-degree twin, and the TRV 700 H1 EFI Cruiser Cat 700 single class of injected fuel - and both are superb. They joined a long list of standard features, high windshield, to include a new two-piece fairing, mirror, cup holder, a comfortable two-seat with heated grips and a comfortable passenger backrest, heated handlebars, a big, Touring with lock / storage in the back, and elegant looking, 12-inch wheels machined aluminum. The 700comes standard with a winch.
We only had a chance on a short test track Cruisers small set for the demo around, so our assessment is far from complete. But from what we saw that our problem now a year-2008 ATV Of The Year - Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Touring - already fierce competition.
The other two are 2-up ATV TRV 550, with the new engine and a Cat TRV 400, with 366 air-cooled single. On the new 550, is entitled to the above in his CV CatClass, even if unaware of the new Yamaha and Polaris mills to be released when they made this statement. We will run away and named a winner for you. Standard Thermostatic valves do not last much longer than a list of standard features like cruise, but still nice set-up two strollers, thanks to a longer wheelbase and a nice patio.
On The Prowl
Like the thermostatic valves, side by side Prowler UTVs benefit from two of the most recent cat engines - 1000 and 550
TheProwler XTZ 1000 really brings ecstasy when you plant the pedal to the floor - it accelerates more than all UTV on the market, bar none.
Help consecutive impacts, we managed to get this great dog to wheelie, but this does not mean it is unstable.
Cat engineers redesigned the suspension systems on the 1000 Prowler, lowering the ride height. With him, the ride height of 12.5 cm fell to a still respectable 10 inches, but also stabilizes the car. DoubleAn arm suspension front and rear for each offer 10 inches of travel.
Funny how the XTZ is to drive, it is also easy on the eyes. It's "Sunset Orange" paint with flame graphics. A hood scoop first is aesthetic - it connects to nothing - but it creates are looking for a real boss. Skirting, Box rails, a custom-looking steering wheel, high-end collisions and large mirrors are all standard.
The Prowler XTX 700 H1 EFI Prowler XT 600 popular HELLO return largely unchanged. Featuresas aluminum wheels, adjustable steering column and come to a peat-saver setting on the 700, and both have 12.5 inches of floor space and 10 inches of travel.
New for 2009 Prowler 550 H1 EFI has a flatbed. As the name suggests, is the new 550-class single from Cat, as well as a plan in the back, instead of a box. It 'was described by officials Cat Work / utility-oriented "Price Buster" Prowler in the lineup.
Custom Build for Muddy Bob
Literally moments after the first wave of dealers700 H1 EFI saw the new MudPro, message boards on the sides went wild with enthusiasm for the mudder mud ready for action machine ever built by a manufacturer.
The MudPro is more than just a name and cool graphics. It has several features that make it ready for dinner, sloppiest sinkholes have to do a little '. Starting from scratch, it worked on huge rides, tires 28 inch High Lifter Outlaw MST of 12-inch aluminum wheels mounted. You create a raked suspension, the 14 functionsCm above the ground.
Worthy of note at a glance, however, is a high-water snorkeling that sucks air over the handlebars. It is also standard "to bring up the other guys", with front and rear bumpers, fenders and large 3000 pound winch, an official cat joked.
The clutching and gearing of 4.0 on the machine specifically for MUDs, Cat officials said. We have the opportunity to go even bogging them, but even if for a test ride on the small tradersCourse Demo MudPro felt very big, strong and competition-ready.
A new class of drivers emerging
Cat is another class of the switch is the new 150 2x4. For years, the drivers and factory officials complained that there was no machinery for young people who are too big for a 90, but not old enough for a quad full-size utility - in fact, say all factory warning stickers Owner to their full size quads are over 16 years only. If you stick to 180 pounds of 15 years of a 90is ridiculous.
Finally, according to the manufacturer worked with the Specialty Vehicle Association, a class for this "tweener" is created, or, as she called Cat, "Transition Board." The first model was released because Cat 150
It 'a case smaller, smaller than the 200 and 250s on the market, but especially as the 90s. Its engine was built KYMCO 149cc CVT transmission is regulated by two times. In stock form, is about 20 mph. Remove aspacer, and it is up to 30 mph. Remove the two spacers and the harness allows the machine to up to 38 mph.
The machine is equipped with two headlights and tail lights, the digital measurement and back and forth, and weighs in at a claimed 334 pounds.
The 150 is fun. It took about 15 laps around the course demonstration and would not come out - it's like a medium-sized go-kart. We tortured over bumps and jumps and rolls, and has asked for more, andWe can imagine the transition in our children from their quad small, this machine is the future.
What else is new?
DVX line changed considerably. Officials Cat DVX 400 and downloaded two based on the Suzuki KYMCO DVX-250 is based on a DVX 300 is closer in substance to 250, with a dual overhead cam 270cc, has the same hole as last year 250, but with a longer stroke and two additional valves (now 4).
Of 44.7 inches is 3 inches wider thanLast year 250, but an inch narrower than the 400 A-arm front suspension, double A swing arm and handle the bumps in the rear, with new front and adjustable preload shock calibrations. Power is supplied through a series CVT tranny.
As the 150 2x4, it feels like a transitional model more than anything else. Do not be confused with a quad race, but still is fun and sporty. Cat has built its quad-range children. 90cc sports and utility machines are regulated by the CVT, so15 hours and 30 mph miles - to be certified to a category Y10 (10 years), with two settings. This eliminates the need for a 70, Cat started and sport utility quad. The 90-reverse feature - a rarity for kids quad.
- John Prusak
