2020 ARCTIC CAT RIOT TEST RIDE FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND LIVE REVIEW!!

[@Joeys990]

Thanks for the honest review being a Polaris owner. I’m torn between the Riot and assault 850.

[@KotaBearTV]

its defiantly gonna be a hard choice being that u can get the riot for i belive 11500 out the door where as the 850 polaris asssauly is more like 14k out the door i feel the arctic cat handles way better in corners but did not lift the skis like my polaris assault all in all i think u will be happy with either sled!!

[@Joeys990]

KotaBearTV and that’s what I’m kind of looking for. The fun factor lifting the skis! Wonder if they had the demos setup for trails making the skis stay down?

[@KotaBearTV]

I mean it is possible but I think I it just doesn't have the geometry like the Polaris and also just doesn't have the full power to lift the skis like the Polaris does but I'm I trested to c how many riots we c next year I think there will be alot

[@mcce11]

@@KotaBearTV how many miles are on it? Is it still in the break in stage? They said on some forums they didnt have the updated 800 in them till the fall production units, I don't know if theres any truth in that

[@PackedandReadyFranco]

Did u ride the x model or regular the x might sit higher ? Lift easier ?? Did they have any x models ?

[@Trooperx86]

I got to really throw the thing into a couple corners when I got to test ride one up in Michigan and I got ski lift before the thing would push. It was a different experience after being on my cross country with a 141" track. My sled does nothing but push. Overall super impressed and I may trade mine in for one of these.

[@KotaBearTV]

Nice thx for the feedback good to hear!! Hopefully u like it alot and have a fun time with it!!

[@wildboer]

10:06 I ripped the 850 Backcountry X-RS off that little hill later in the day when that bump to the side had a little more launch on it and thought I was going over backwards. The big bores really lift the skis like crazy compared to my 600r.

[@KotaBearTV]

That's for sure!!

[@rfoss3]

great content and another good video. I have also rode the 2020 Riot 800 & had zero ski lift and was impressed with the machine overall. Definitely handled the trails better than I was expecting.

[@KotaBearTV]

Ik I was super impressed my self!!!

[@donnysadventuresoutdoors3605]

I talked several times with the Cat guys and they spent time dialling in the suspension setup. They pulled limiter straps to 3rd hole to keep front end down to corner better. The mountain seat sits lower definitely compared to the trail one, but idea is easier for offtrail. Also rode 850 Polaris Indy XC, it pulls hard!!

[@KotaBearTV]

Yes sir I love the pull on the Polaris but like I said like how the arctic cat handled

[@Joeys990]

I had a feeling they had them setup for trails. Makes sense.

[@donnysadventuresoutdoors3605]

I rode the Riot 4 times it works really well, it feels different than a 129 but you can rip it hard all day.

[@KotaBearTV]

That's for sure I had a fun time on it!!

[@scottsweeney5005]

Don Newton you welcome

[@ponycarfan]

Got to ride a pre-production engineering sample today with a studded track and thought it was outstanding, very fun. I preferred it over a Thundercat and RR I also rode.

[@danwustrack]

Alllll the demo sleds didnot have the NEW 800 in it. Keep that in mind guys. NEW 800s will be in the sled delivered now

[@KotaBearTV]

Yeah ik

[@chuckdonal2759]

Thats flat trails in old forge... that arctic cat rolls nice through the real conditions as well!

[@fxnytroxtxFPP]

I was there today to. I rode the skidoo backcountry xrs 850 indy 850 and assault 144 850. My favorite was the xrs 850 and Polaris asault 850. Didn't much care for the indy, to me the assault did everything better even felt much lighter than indy.i was very surprised how well the narrower front end of skidoo handled the turns, i did not expect that from a narrower front end.

[@brianpereira807]

did you try AC riot? im looking at buying a sled for next season because the town im in is well known for trails & off trail riding and dont care of an 850 motor that gets a tiny bit more HP when i can save a ton of $$$ with the AC riot,

[@fxnytroxtxFPP]

@@brianpereira807 no we did not try arctic cat, by the time we were done testing skidoo and Polaris the lines got to big and we didn't feel like waiting. But im pretty sure that the riot will be a nice sled especially for the $$$$

[@KotaBearTV]

This is true I was expecting more ski lift on the backcountry xrs but there was much

[@KotaBearTV]

That's what I'm saying for the money u cant beat the riot

[@KotaBearTV]

If u watch the video I give a full first impression review of the riot as I test drove it!

[@scottsweeney5005]

Great video I love the sled

[@KotaBearTV]

Thx bro!!

[@strivingformore9900]

Just so you know I took a demo Riot on a ride and the dealer told me the sled is DE tuned at just over a 150 hp from the actual production model which will be around 165 hp.

[@brianpereira807]

heresay sounds like

[@KotaBearTV]

I guess we wont know till the full 2020 model comes out

[@gladiatoralmousa5689]

Exactly the clusters and steering buttons similar the Yamaha sidewinder.

[@KotaBearTV]

I think so not sure never rode a newer Yamaha

[@gladiatoralmousa5689]

KotaBearTV I have 2019 BTX 100 💯 the same . It’s awesome toy

[@KotaBearTV]

Awsome bro!!!

[@ACatKrom]

That's because arctic cat builds the sidewinder

[@DD-be8ev]

Yamaha is made at the cat plant

[@edwardabrahamiii3742]

If you break that riot in easily to 1k miles not passing half throttle and let all the moving compenents polish them selves easily im sure that 8000 will last 10k+miles seriously cats are reliable 1 thing to note also dont constantly play with thr fun flipper

[@rfoss3]

2020 Riot 800 is selling for $10,995 & $200 more for the 2020 Riot x

[@KotaBearTV]

Yeah I just saw the official number that's cheap!!!

[@rfoss3]

Very cheap for a 2020 800. I love my 850 assault but I will say that the 2020 Riot 800 rode great. I did have a little push in corners when riding really hard but absolutely zero ski lift. I walked away very impressed and dont have much bad to say beside maybe little push and although the 800 has good power for the trail it is not close to the power of the 850 as of pre-production anyway. Also the riot x has the telescoping bar riser which I felt neccessary for stand up riding and I'm only 5'11.

[@bigblockstang9368]

What a steel,have to buy 2 there so cheap. My Goodness there giving them away,and only 748 dollars in sales tax ,wow what a buy .lol

[@rfoss3]

Guess your not in NY. Yes they are cheap compared to the competition, at least for this year. I think that will go up if they avoid major issues. I was very impressed with the way they rode and handled on trail.

[@charlespalmerii4299]

Did you say yours is Tipper or the Riot is tippy? thanks Charlie

[@KotaBearTV]

I said my assault is alittle more tippy where the arctic cat cornerd flat and never lifted a ski on me!!

[@MattMcHugh257]

Nice vdeo, looks like a great sled!

[@KotaBearTV]

That's for sure bro was a good time to ride and get to test it out!!

[@DD-be8ev]

All these test ride models dont have the motor that will be in the 2020. The riots will have approx 170 -180 hp in fall

[@KotaBearTV]

I heard the riot will have 165 in the fall there is no way they are gonna have more than the patriot 850 and skidoo its gonna be close though is what I heard the Polaris patriot is 170 horsepower but not sure what skidoo 850 is I think it is also 167 170 horsepower

[@donnysadventuresoutdoors3605]

Ya I think you are off the mark there, Cat engineer said 165, it’s a new top end, fuel rail and ECU

[@DD-be8ev]

@@donnysadventuresoutdoors3605 toured the plant about a month ago during a dealer tour and we went through them with engineers and reps. The ones out on tour right now all have the old ctech2 engines. Have 3 in my showroom for the last 2 weeks and have about 300 miles on one, but hey maybe I dont know what I talking about

[@DD-be8ev]

@@donnysadventuresoutdoors3605book will say 170, dyno will say otherwise. Wont be the first time, wont be the last

[@DD-be8ev]

@@KotaBearTV book will say 170, dyno will say otherwise. Have a few hundred miles on one in my showroom and 2 on display

[@coryminnig901]

Was there on Friday. When I rode it I felt the steering was way too stiff for the setup. Seems like it has good potential. Then rode the Polaris Indy xc 850 and that by far was the best sled I have ever rhode and best ride. Definitely going Polaris next. Can’t wait to ride the 2020 in a 137 chassis. Feels like that will be an animal. Very easy to wheelie and by far the most fun in a sled I have ever had. Just my opinion.

[@KotaBearTV]

That's for sure i rode the indy xc and was super impressed with it to!! I'll have a video of that later in the week!!

[@wildboer]

The Riot was sweet, my shock for the day was the Expedition Extreme shockingly enough... throwing the 20" wide 154" long tracked sled through those iced out corners was hilarious lol. Got to try the Backcountry XR-S as well, very comparable to the Riot but definitely had better power and cornered a bit better on the G4 platform. Full disclosure I'm used to riding the G4.

[@wildboer]

Ski-Doo took us the same exact route, but the leader of my test ride definitely took the corners faster and the straightaways slower. On a side note all the sleds were cornering like a dream today. Like I said, I test rode the Expedition Extreme with a HUGE track and I was still drifting it through the slushy, iced out corners. Doo definitely had brand new carbides on all their demos though.

[@KotaBearTV]

That's for sure they all seemed to handle pretty well but it was fun either way!

[@richardmaaske7483]

You should not what it to lift the Ski,s. With the Ski,s off the ground, you loose Steering

[@KotaBearTV]

I like the better Corning but I want to be able to do a wheelie or when I get hard on the throttle to feel the front end come up it's the fun factor

[@bigblockstang9368]

Yes if you drive like a old women,that's what there building them for. You run rivers with buddies like me doing 70 in corners I'll gueranteed you I'll lift a ski on that oversized over priced whale.

[@bigmurph1447]

I wonder what they do with all them demo sleds do they sell them

[@KotaBearTV]

I think sure but dont know dont quote me

[@stevehinsverk8105]

They do sell them I bought a zr5000 demo sled

[@ndoutlaws]

years ago, they used to tear them apart, so not to sell. not sure now a days..

[@markcarkner4617]

No push, but at what speeds?

[@KotaBearTV]

Well wasent able to go crazy fast but we were going at a decent pace and it didnt push or lift anywhere

[@mv3380]

@@KotaBearTV decent speeds, lots of guys run 70 to 90 mph on trails like that, does it lift than?

[@KotaBearTV]

Who knows techinaically u shouldn't be going that fast in a corner that's y everyone is complaining all the time about people riding to fast and pushing people off the trail but I got into a couple corners going like 40 50 and i had no lift or push in the corner so its decent

[@codylendzian15]

I rode directly behind the guide who was flying through the trails at around 70mph and I kept up with him. It did push a couple times and lift the inside ski once but all and all handled good. Im an arctic cat guy but after riding the polaris 850 right after the riot, I'll be ordering the polaris. The riot is an awesome sled for the price though.

[@KotaBearTV]

That's for sure cant best the price but there is something about Polaris where I love the fun factor and how much power there is!

[@rfoss3]

Has anyone taken the 2020 riot 800 off trail?

[@DD-be8ev]

Got about 300 miles on one in my showroom. Trails, ditch banging, hills, powder. Amazing machines but still dont get the full effect with the 2019 engines in them.

[@KotaBearTV]

Nice!! I only got to put like 5 miles on it lol

[@rfoss3]

@ t bone does your showroom have a 2020 riot 800 available for demo rides?

[@DD-be8ev]

@@rfoss3 let a couple customers who usually spend alot take them for a rip but most of the miles was put on by staff and myself. Hard to sell people on a product you've never ridden. Just a little frustrating with the '19 engines in them and you're not really getting the full experience on them with the new motor

[@DD-be8ev]

@@rfoss3 I'm a true believer of try before you buy. Usually have 1 model of everything as demos then blow them out end of season. Cat should have put the new motor setup on the machine's going around on the 2020 tour. Hard to tell guys to drop that kind of money on something that isnt exactly what you test rode. That being said I've snow checked 8 2020 machines in the last week

[@dsm091]

Do you ride standing up? One thing I hated always with Arctic cat. They ride like dirt bikes. Too bad ass for me.

[@Revrider550]

I think the polaris rides more like a dirt bike than the cat. The riot felt more aimed for sit down ergonomics

[@KotaBearTV]

I ride standing up in the bumps and stuff but other than that I sit to get better cornering I really like to use my weight forward in the corners to bite harder

[@KotaBearTV]

@revrider550 That's the way I felt it was meant to ride sitting down to really get into those corners nice it just didnt feel right standing up I'm sure if I adjusted the bars forward some it would have felt better standing up but what would u sacrifice when u are sitting down at that point

[@donnysadventuresoutdoors3605]

Revrider550 it has the mountain seat with lower ride height easier for off trail. I’m a Cat man and rode the 850 Polaris Indy XC twice it rips for sure, I liked the handling the more I rode it, different animals for sure. Bottom line Riot will be good competition for Assault Switchback

[@KotaBearTV]

That's good to c need some competition in that class and who knows mabye they will do well and bring the share back up for them!

[@PaulBohn]

I still don't get it, why do you follow in the snow dust? If I'm following, I'm way behind anyone else's snow dust. Have fun when you run into your buddy.

[@jeffnicks4909]

850s are junk! Rode a riot yesterday and it was totally opposite of what u said

[@brianpereira807]

you liked it or hated it? what exactly did you like/hate?

[@KotaBearTV]

Well it's all in ur own opinion I guess I would say 90 percent of people would agree on what i said but everyone has there own opinion

[@JeffJohnson-1982]

Ride a Yamaha......Then you'll own a awsome sled. To me there the best out there. Second to none

[@KotaBearTV]

If u say so it's all preference and what u wanna do and how u want to ride

[@ACatKrom]

All yamaha sleds are designed by arctic cat, and built by arctic cat, in their thief river falls plant...

[@hugodesrosier5869]

@@ACatKrom not all Yamaha, only the SR Viper, the Sidewinder, and the new 2020 Transporter (which is an Arctic Cat Norseman, with Yamaha's stickers)!

[@ACatKrom]

@@hugodesrosier5869 The only sled yamaha builds is the vk 540 fan cooled carb 2 stroke.

[@hugodesrosier5869]

@@ACatKrom loll! What about The Apex of 2018 and earlier, FX Nytro, RS Venture, and many others, even if they don't build them anymore! Maybe these are the sleds that Jeff Johnson was talking about!

[@Dooguy]

U already admitted it doesn't run like the Doo or the poo .....so why would anyone bother

[@mv3380]

Corners really flat, your going 30 mph! 🤣

[@minnesotaoutdoorsnorth]

10% off on full full retail...big fucking deal...