In one of the earliest launches of a snowmobile lineup we can ever remember, Arctic Cat today is giving some details about its 2021 lineup before this riding season even really gets underway.
Before we dive into the mountain segment of Cat’s lineup, we need to emphasize TWO things.
1 – This is NOT the full 2021 product lineup. That will come in November. This is kind of a teaser.
2 – Cat’s spring buying program Snowmageddon will be back and in place for Model Year 2021.
M 8000 Mountain Cat/M 8000 Hardcore Alpha One
The undisputed kings of the mountain continue to conquer the backcountry with the revolutionary Alpha One single-beam rear suspension.
- For Model Year 2021, Cat is continuing to use its industry-leading heat exchanger system, which minimizes snow build up on the chassis, running boards and rear suspension to ensure solid footing and drastically reduce snow weight carried on the machine in the backcountry.
- Cat has revised calibrations on all Fox QS3/QSL shocks and springs for improved big bump absorption.
- All models come with standard Alpha snow/ice scratchers for cooling and lubrication.
- A revised engine mounting system utilizes a carbon fiber TCL that results in a 2.5-pound weight savings with improved engine vibration damping.
2021 Alpha One Mountain Cat Specs
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M 8000 MOUNTAIN CAT ALPHA ONE (154) 3.0
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M 8000 MOUNTAIN CAT ALPHA ONE ES (154) 3.0
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M 8000 MOUNTAIN CAT ALPHA ONE (165) 3.0
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M 8000 MOUNTAIN CAT ALPHA ONE ES (165) 3.0
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ENGINE
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ENGINE
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8000
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8000
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8000
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8000
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TYPE
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2-stroke
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2-stroke
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2-stroke
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2-stroke
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DISPLACEMENT (CC)
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794cc
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794cc
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794cc
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794cc
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COOLING
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Liquid
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CYLINDERS
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2
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2
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2
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2
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FUEL CAPACITY (GAL.)
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10.4
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11.7
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10.4
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11.7
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OIL SYSTEM CAPACITY (QUART)
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3.25
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3.25
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3.25
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3.25
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POWERTRAIN
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DRIVE CLUTCH
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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DRIVEN CLUTCH
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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SUSPENSION
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FRONT SUSPENSION
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Arctic Mountain Suspension™ (AMS)
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Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS)
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Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS)
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Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS)
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SKI SHOCKS
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FOX FLOAT 3 QS3
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FOX FLOAT 3 QS3
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FOX FLOAT 3 QS3
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FOX FLOAT 3 QS3
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REAR SUSPENSION
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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FRONT TRACK SHOCK
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FOX FLOAT 3 QS3
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FOX FLOAT 3 QS3
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FOX FLOAT 3 QS3
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FOX FLOAT 3 QS3
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REAR TRACK SHOCK
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FOX FLOAT 3 QSL
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FOX FLOAT 3 QSL
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FOX FLOAT 3 QSL
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FOX FLOAT 3 QSL
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DIMENSIONS
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CHASSIS OVERALL LENGTH (IN.)
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132
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132
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137
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137
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CHASSIS OVERALL WIDTH (IN.)
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42.5-44.5
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42.5-44.5
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42.5-44.5
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42.5-44.5
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CHASSIS OVERALL HEIGHT (IN.)
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50
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50
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50
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50
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TRACK TYPE
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PowerClaw
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PowerClaw
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PowerClaw
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PowerClaw
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TRACK WIDTH (IN.)
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15
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15
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15
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15
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TRACK LENGTH (IN.)
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154
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154
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165
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165
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LUG (IN.)
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3.00
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3.00
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3.00
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3.00
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SKI STANCE (IN.)
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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INSTRUMENTATION
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TYPE OF GAUGE
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Deluxe Digital
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Deluxe Digital
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Deluxe Digital
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Deluxe Digital
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FEATURES
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STARTER
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Manual
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Electric push-button
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Manual
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Electric push-button
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HEADLIGHTS
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LED w/ accent light
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LED w/ accent light
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LED w/ accent light
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LED w/ accent light
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WINDSHIELD
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1" Mountain-height
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1" Mountain-height
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1" Mountain-height
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1" Mountain-height
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COLOR
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Fire Red/Dynamic Charcoal
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Fire Red/Dynamic Charcoal
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Fire Red/Dynamic Charcoal
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Fire Red/Dynamic Charcoal
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STANDARD FEATURES
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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M 8000 HARDCORE ALPHA ONE 154”X 2.6”
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M 8000 HARDCORE ALPHA ONE ES 154”X 2.6”
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M 8000 HARDCORE ALPHA ONE (154) 3.0
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M 8000 HARDCORE ALPHA ONE (165) 3.0
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M 8000 HARDCORE ALPHA ONE ES (165) 3.0
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ENGINE
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ENGINE
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8000
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8000
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8000
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8000
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8000
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TYPE
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2-stroke
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2-stroke
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2-stroke
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2-stroke
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2-stroke
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DISPLACEMENT (CC)
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794cc
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794cc
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794cc
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794cc
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794cc
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COOLING
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Liquid
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Liquid
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CYLINDERS
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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FUEL CAPACITY (GAL.)
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10.4
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11.7
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10.4
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10.4
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11.7
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OIL SYSTEM CAPACITY (QUART)
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3.25
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3.25
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3.25
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3.25
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3.25
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POWERTRAIN
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DRIVE CLUTCH
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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TEAM Rapid Response II
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DRIVEN CLUTCH
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS
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SUSPENSION
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FRONT SUSPENSION
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Arctic Mountain Suspension™ (AMS)
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Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS)
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Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS)
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Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS)
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Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS)
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SKI SHOCKS
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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REAR SUSPENSION
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension
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FRONT TRACK SHOCK
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER
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REAR TRACK SHOCK
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QSL COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QSL COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QSL COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QSL COIL-OVER
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FOX 1.5 ZERO QSL COIL-OVER
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DIMENSIONS
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CHASSIS OVERALL LENGTH (IN.)
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132
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132
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132
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137
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137
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CHASSIS OVERALL WIDTH (IN.)
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42.5-44.5
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42.5-44.5
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42.5-44.5
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42.5-44.5
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42.5-44.5
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CHASSIS OVERALL HEIGHT (IN.)
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50
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50
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50
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50
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50
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TRACK TYPE
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PowerClaw
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PowerClaw
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PowerClaw
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PowerClaw
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PowerClaw
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TRACK WIDTH (IN.)
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15.00
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15.00
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15
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15
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15
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TRACK LENGTH (IN.)
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154
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154
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154
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165
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165
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LUG (IN.)
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2.60
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2.60
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3.00
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3.00
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3.00
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SKI STANCE (IN.)
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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35.5-37.5 Adjustable
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INSTRUMENTATION
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TYPE OF GAUGE
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Deluxe Digital
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Deluxe Digital
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Deluxe Digital
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Deluxe Digital
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Deluxe Digital
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FEATURES
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STARTER
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Manual
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Electric push-button
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Manual
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Manual
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Electric push-button
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HEADLIGHTS
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LED w/ accent light
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LED w/ accent light
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LED w/ accent light
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LED w/ accent light
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LED w/ accent light
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WINDSHIELD
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1" Mountain-height
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1" Mountain-height
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1" Mountain-height
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1" Mountain-height
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1" Mountain-height
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COLOR
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Fire Red/Black
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Fire Red/Black
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Hyper Green/Black, Fire Red/Black
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Hyper Green/Black, Fire Red/Black
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Fire Red/Black
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STANDARD FEATURES
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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Goggle holder, M tunnel bag
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