I bet you will be surprised how different they are. Just like comparing an axys to a matryx. It's a surprisingly different sled to me.
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Exclusive Insight on Catalyst Design from Arctic Cat Engineering
Here is some exclusive insight into the design of Arctic Cat's next generation snowmobile platform, Catalyst, from Arctic Cat engineering.
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Bigger engine just not ready yet. Lots of other good info in there though
Sure, but no guarantee they will even have something for 2024 and if they do, what are the chances it will even be close to a 180hp doo? It might just be a 900 NA. I have been a Cat guy all my life but I guess its time to change. NO full size adult that actually rides with a group is riding a 600. That is laughable. Can you get around, sure but you sure aren't the one dropping into a bowl. I can't wait another 2 seasons.Exclusive Insight on Catalyst Design from Arctic Cat Engineering
Here is some exclusive insight into the design of Arctic Cat's next generation snowmobile platform, Catalyst, from Arctic Cat engineering.
Bigger engine just not ready yet. Lots of other good info in there though
I came here to post this article, by far the most information I've found about the Catalyst.Exclusive Insight on Catalyst Design from Arctic Cat Engineering
Here is some exclusive insight into the design of Arctic Cat's next generation snowmobile platform, Catalyst, from Arctic Cat engineering.
Bigger engine just not ready yet. Lots of other good info in there though
They've said multiple times that the 2024 will be 600cc only. Unless they surprise us (which I doubt), you're going to be waiting 2 years for it.
2 more years of testing for it gives me some confidence that it will be dialed when it does show up. I'm gonna try to demo a 600 this year to try out the chassis at least
Based on the article, it appears Cat has put a lot of thought into their new chassis. Seems like all good stuff, on paper.
I would be a lot more interested if they offered a dual rail mountain sled though.
Last, by the time they offer an 800 plus motor in their 2025s, where will Poo and Doo be? They are not just sitting around.
2025 model year should be interesting.
I would be a lot more interested if they offered a dual rail mountain sled though.
Last, by the time they offer an 800 plus motor in their 2025s, where will Poo and Doo be? They are not just sitting around.
2025 model year should be interesting.
I find it funny… “customer feedback is that we need a higher displacement engine… it would cost millions to put the 800 in the Catalyst”Exclusive Insight on Catalyst Design from Arctic Cat Engineering
Here is some exclusive insight into the design of Arctic Cat's next generation snowmobile platform, Catalyst, from Arctic Cat engineering.
Bigger engine just not ready yet. Lots of other good info in there though
…. So putting the 600 in made the most sense?
Who's building the first turbo 600 or punching out the cyls to 770!?
If it's base price is cheap enough I guess we just revert back to our old ways
Stuff some twins and a bb under that little hood
If it's base price is cheap enough I guess we just revert back to our old ways
Stuff some twins and a bb under that little hood
I initially agreed with that statement in the article, but honestly I think it would have been worth the investment to release it with the current 800. It would've boosted sales in year one of the chassis, then in year 2, the new engine would boost sales more. Plus they could keep the 800 around for another year or 2 for those that aren't comfortable with a new engine in its first year.
And personally, I love the Alpha, but having a twin rail option would draw more customers, plain and simple.
I’m thinking mountain sleds.
If they are reasonable they will release a 850 with very limited guarantees or some sort of service fee, and be very open with that the engine will need to go through a lifecycle and the only want the most hard core testers. But you buy your test platform..
Big tech does it and all of us sign upp to the beta programs helping the development free of charge. I'd Signe up and i would test and have zero expectations other than "cheap" parts if things break
Big tech does it and all of us sign upp to the beta programs helping the development free of charge. I'd Signe up and i would test and have zero expectations other than "cheap" parts if things break
I feel like they sell exponentially more mountain sleds than snocross sleds… no?
Any idea just how many snowmobiles get sold period? Hundreds of thousands or ? Just curious iam only a new fan of the machine
Here’s How Many Snowmobiles Were Sold Last Year | Mountain Sledder
Ever wonder how many snowmobiles are sold each winter, and where? Here's the breakdown for Winter 2021-22, straight from the manufacturers.
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100,000 or so in North America each year. Mountain sleds being around 30% of that.
According to a 2016 article I found 21% of sleds sold are trail performance, 27% crossover, and 29% mountain. Remainder being utility and 2 up I suppose.
I believe Polaris sold over 10,000 Pro Rmks in 2011… or 13, I don’t remember. Ski Doo sold a ton of 2017 850 Summits as well, I wanna say there were rumors around 10k. The mountain sled market is alot bigger than many think.
Remember when the trail sleds used to get the new chassis designs first? Should they have given them this chassis with the 600 and left the ascender with a 800 available for 2024 again?
