2005 Buyer's Guide: Arctic Cat

Arctic Cat
The biggest news from the Arctic Cat camp is its new 650 H1 4x4. What's so special about the H1 is that it houses Arctic Cat's very first "in-house"–designed and –assembled engine. This is a sign that the Minnesota company is becoming more serious about its future in the ATV world. Another hot seller is its popular MRP Speedrack system, which comes standard on most models and enables you to equip your ATV with a wide variety of outdoorsy and utility attachments.

Arctic Cat
650 H1 4x4 Automatic

Retail price: NA
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 641cc
Bore x stroke: 98x85mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled with fan assist
Carburetion: Keihin 40mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/10.0 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/10.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 699 lb
Ground clearance: 12.0 in.
Length/width/height: 84.8/47.5/49.3 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 6.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 25 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Arctic green, Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
650 V-2 4x4 Automatic & LE

Retail price: $7499; LE (shown), $8249
Engine
Type: V-twin, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 633cc
Bore x stroke: 80x63mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled with fan assist
Carburetion: Dual Keihin CVKR 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.2 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/10.0 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/10.0 in.
Tires
Front: 26x8-12
Rear: 26x11-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.Claimed dry weight: 711 lb; 752 lb
Ground clearance: 12.5 in.
Length/width/height: 84.8/47.5/49.8 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 6.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 25 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Arctic green, Marsh green, red; LE in red only

Arctic Cat
500 4x4 Automatic & LE

Retail price: $7499; LE (shown), $8249
Engine
Type: V-twin, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 633cc
Bore x stroke: 80x63mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled with fan assist
Carburetion: Dual Keihin CVKR 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 2.2 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/10.0 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/10.0 in.
Tires
Front: 26x8-12
Rear: 26x11-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 711 lb;752 lb
Ground clearance: 12.5 in.
Length/width/height: 84.8/47.5/49.8 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 6.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 25 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Arctic green, Marsh green, red; LE in red only

Arctic Cat
500 4x4

Retail price: $6599
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 493cc
Bore x stroke: 87.5x82mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled with fan assist
Carburetion: Mikuni BST 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 3.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/10.0 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/10.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 692 lb
Ground clearance: 12.0 in.
Length/width/height: 84.8/47.5/49.3 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 6.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 25 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: Yes, plus clock
Tripmeter: Yes, dual
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Arctic green, Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
500 4x4 Automatic TBX

Retail price: $7049
Engine
Type: Four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 493cc
Bore x stroke: 87.5x82mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled with fan assist
Carburetion: Mikuni BST 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 3.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVTwith high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/10.0 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/10.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: NA
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 58.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 742 lb
Ground clearance: 12.0 in.
Length/width/height: 98.0/47.5/49.3 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 5.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100 lb/NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 25 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
500 4x4 Automatic TRV

Retail price: $7449
Engine
Type: Four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 493cc
Bore x stroke: 87.5x82mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled with fan assist
Carburetion: Mikuni BST 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 3.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/8.6 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/8.6 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: NA
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 58.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 732 lb
Ground clearance: 10.0 in.
Length/width/height: 96.3/47.5/50.5 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 4.75 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/NA lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 25 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Arctic green, Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
400 4x4 VP & 4x4 Automatic VP

Retail price: $4949; Auto, $5149
Engine
Type: Four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 376cc
Bore x stroke: 82x71.2mm
Cooling: Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 3.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 4x4
Transmission: 5-speed with high/low range; Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/8.5 in.
Rear: Swingaxle, independent/7.2 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Mechanical disc
Parking: NA
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 48.0 in.; 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 616 lb; 630 lb
Ground clearance: 10.8 in.
Length/width/height: 81.0/45.0/48.0 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 4.75 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 16 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: Optional; Yes
Odometer: Optional; Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Arctic green, Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
400 4x4

Retail price: $5599
Engine
Type: Four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 376cc
Bore x stroke: 82x71.2mm
Cooling: Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 3.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: 5-speed with high/low range, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/10.0 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/10.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: NA
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 635 lb
Ground clearance: 12.0 in.
Length/width/height: 81.0/47.5/49.3 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 4.75 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 16 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Arctic green, Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
400 4x4 Automatic & LE

Retail price: $5799; LE (shown), $6549
Engine

Type: Four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 376cc
Bore x stroke: 79x71.2mm
Cooling: Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 3.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4 (both models)
Transmission: Automatic CVT
with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking, diff-lock
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/10.0 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/10.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: NA
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 649 lb; 671 lb
Ground clearance: 12.0 in.
Length/width/height: 81.0/47.5/49.3 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 4.75 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 16 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Arctic green, Marsh green, red; LE in Marsh green only

Arctic Cat
400 4x4 Automatic TBX

Retail price: $6549
Engine
Type: Four-stroke, four-valve SOHC
Displacement: 376cc
Bore x stroke: 79x71.2mm
Cooling: Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BST 34mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 3.4 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
with high/low range, reverse, Engine-braking
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Shaft
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/10.0 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/10.0 in.
Tires
Front: 25x8-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: NA
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 58.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 721 lb
Ground clearance: 12.0 in.
Length/width/height: 98.0/47.5/49.3 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 5.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100 lb/NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/1050 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 16 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
300 4x4

Retail price: $4749
Engine
Type: Four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 280cc
Bore x stroke: 68.5x76mm
Cooling: Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion: Keihin 32mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 4.1 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4/4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with high/low/super-low range, reverse
Front-wheel-drive: Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Gear
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.5 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/6.5 in.
Tires
Front: 24x9-12
Rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Mechanical disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 570 lb
Ground clearance: 8.3 in.
Length/width/height: 81.0/45.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 4.75 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 36-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 17 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: Yes
Speedometer: Yes
Odometer: Yes
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: Yes
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
250 2x4 & 4x4

Retail price: 2x4, $3299; 4x4, $4449
Engine
Type: Four-stroke SOHC
Displacement: 246cc
Bore x stroke: 66x72mm
Cooling: Air/oil-cooled
Carburetion: Mikuni BST 31mm
Lubrication: Wet sump
Oil capacity: 4.1 qt
Starting: Electric with auxiliary recoil
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4 & 4x4
Transmission: 5-speed auto clutch with high/low range, reverse; 5-speed auto clutch with high/low/super-low range, reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA; Shaft
Rear-wheel-drive: Gear
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/6.5 in.
Rear: Dual A-arms, FIS/6.5 in.
Tires
Front: 23x8-12
Rear: 24x9-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Mechanical disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 50.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 530 lb; 560 lb
Ground clearance: 8.3 in.
Length/width/height: 79.5/45.0/45.0 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 4.75 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: 100/200 lb
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA/850 lb
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Dual 35-watt high/low beam
DC Outlet: Front and rear plug-ins
Alternator: 17 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: Optional
Odometer: Optional
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Marsh green, red

Arctic Cat
400 DVX

Retail price: $5799
Engine
Type: Single-cylinder, four-stroke, four-valve DOHC
Displacement: 398cc
Bore x stroke: 90x62.6mm
Cooling: Liquid-cooled with fan assist
Carburetion: Mikuni BSR 36mm
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil capacity: 2.2 qt
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: 5-speed manual with reverse
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/8.5 in.
Rear: Swingarm/8.9 in.
Tires
Front: 22x7-10
Rear: 20x10-9
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Hydraulic disc
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 49.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 372 lb
Ground clearance: 10.4 in.
Length/width/height: 72.0/45.9/45.7 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 2.6 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: Yes
Headlight: Triple 30-watt
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: 10 amps
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: Yes
High-temperature light: Yes
Colors: Arctic green/black, red/black

Arctic Cat
90 Automatic (4-Stroke)

Retail price: $2299
Engine
Type: Four-stroke, two-valve SOHC
Displacement: 81cc
Bore x stroke: 50x41mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: NA
Lubrication: NA
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/2.75 in.
Rear: Swingarm/4.0 in.
Tires
Front: 19x7-8
Rear: 19x7-8
Brakes
Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 37.6 in.
Claimed dry weight: 249 lb
Ground clearance: 6.25 in.
Length/width/height: 60.0/35.0/36.6 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 1.3 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Arctic green, red

Arctic Cat
50 Automatic

Retail price: $1799
Engine
Type: Two-stroke
Displacement: 49cc
Bore x stroke: 40x39mm
Cooling: Air-cooled
Carburetion: NA
Lubrication: Oil injection
Oil capacity: NA
Starting: Electric
Drivetrain
Drive system: 2x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT
Front-wheel-drive: NA
Rear-wheel-drive: Chain
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Single A-arm/2.75 in.
Rear: Swingarm/4.0 in.
Tires
Front: 16x8-7
Rear: 16x8-7
Brakes
Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Parking: Yes
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 37.6 in.
Claimed dry weight: 218 lb
Ground clearance: 5.0 in.
Length/width/height: 60.0/35.0/36.6 in.
Seat height: NA
Fuel capacity: 1.3 gal.
Load Capacity
Front/rear rack capacity: NA
Hitch tongue/Towing capacity: NA
Electrical
Taillight: NA
Headlight: NA
DC Outlet: NA
Alternator: NA
Instrumentation
Fuel gauge: NA
Speedometer: NA
Odometer: NA
Hourmeter: NA
Tripmeter: NA
High beam indicator: NA
Neutral/reverse light: NA
High-temperature light: NA
Colors: Arctic green, red