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The Features and History of the Arctic Cat ATV And Snowmobile

December 14th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

Snowmobiles that were known as Arctic Cat were first produced back in the year 1960. The manufacturer that produced them formally modified its name to Arctic Cat back in 1996. Nowadays, it is recognized primarily for its all-terrain vehicles (ATV) as it is for its snowmobiles.

Some notable features for the Arctic Cat ATV production line is they have four stroke Suzuki motors that vary from 50cc to 700cc. Pretty much all of them have a full independent suspension which assists attraction as well as the control because it enables all four of the tires to maintain contact with the ground regardless of what terrain they are on. To make long-distance trips possible, the Arctic Cat ATV is equipped with long-distance fuel capacity.

The Snowmobiles

The snowmobile line is built to the same strict standards as the Arctic Cat ATV. They have Infinite Rider Positioning (IRP) which adjusts to seven seat positions, allowing the best seating for riders of all sizes. The handlebars, windshield and footrests also adjust for comfort and safety. The two and four stroke engines are designed to maximize the balance while increasing power and speed and decreasing fuel consumption.

Improvements to the internal cooling path have increased the functioning of the engine cooling system. Torque and fuel consumption have improved in the newer models thanks to an increased flow intake passage. A higher output magneto improves the electrical system performance. The engines in the Arctic Cat ATV and snowmobiles feature liquid cooling.

The new four stroke Z1 1100 snowmobile has a laydown design that mimics the successful two stroke one - already known for its ability to keep the vehicle’s weight low, front and center for the best stability. The engine is quieter and smoother, too. The new Twin Spar chassis brings a solid framework that improves handling and performance. The default riding position now allows the riders feet to rest directly below the knees, making it feel more natural and create a less tiring ride.

Chassis such as these are less prone to vertical bending. The Arctic Cat ATV as well as their snowmobiles continue to set the pace for both cutting-edge technology as well as quad quality. The company takes the high quality reputation of their Arctic Cat ATV as well as their snowmobiles very seriously and tries very arduously to maintain its high standing place amongst utility and sports vehicles.

The requirements of adverse weather conditions and tough terrain are met with highly dependable features as well as safety features that assist in making certain that users of The Arctic Cat ATV as well as their snowmobiles are never stranded in the wilderness because of any type of product failure or because of poor quality of construction.