2000 arctic cat panther 550
Amsnow
Think of the Panther 550 as an everything snowmobile. It has suspension enough for sport riding, yet a flip of the fiberglass overload spring will give you suspension comfort for two-up riding. It has a half-liter engine that originally surfaced in Cat's pre-ZR sports sleds. It has the durability of a rock, proven by thousands of rental fleet miles. In short, the Panther is one of those few snowmobiles that actually can be all things to all people.
Not the flashiest snowmobile on the snow, we'd rate the Panther 550 as one of the best buys because of its value added enhancements. Start under the hood with the 550cc liquid-cooled twin. This engine comes from the original "lightweight" breed of Cat twins that powered the EXT sports model and now is a midrange engine for touring. Outfitted with dual Mikuni carbs,CD ignition, and a two-into-one tuned exhaust, this motor is proven reliable.
This Panther begins the upscale move in Cat's touring lineup. The Panther 550 has electric start and reverse as standard fare. It enjoys the benefits of an hydraulic disc brake. The base Panther models use a mechanical disc.
Suspension-wise the 550 enjoys more than 13 inches of rear travel across its 136-inch track length, making this an above average ride. In total,this sled is an excellent answer for the snowmobiler searching for a trustyride over the long haul this winter.
2000 Arctic Cat Panther 550
Overall Height: 47 inches
Overall Length: 131 inches
Weight: 560 lbs.
Ski Stance: 41 inches
Engine: 550cc liquid-cooled , case reed Suzuki twin
Exhaust: Single tuned pipe
Clutch:
Drive: Arctic rpm sensing
Driven: Arctic roller cam
Suspension Travel:
Front: AWS V double wishbone A-arms, gas shocks, 8.4 inches
Rear: FasTrack, ETT, adjustable fiberglass overload springs, TSL, Ryde FX shocks,13.3 inches
Fuel Capacity: 13 gallons
Key Features: Wilwood hydraulic brake, plastic skis, mid-height windshield, speedo, tach,low oil light, composite cargo rack.
Retail Price: $6,299