2022 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Full Lineup Overview

[@jbgamblin]

Always had a special place in my heart for Arctic Cat. I hope something gets them back on track. I finally switched to the Polaris Titan but I swear by the ZR 200 my grandson rides and am watching closely for when the 400 is suitable for both his demeanor and development

[@voxpopuli905]

I miss the FireCat F7 and the CrossFire800HO. Those two machines and the engine design were awesome and they set the bar. Ski doo made the rev and continued to improve and develop on it. I wish Arctic Cat would at least dig out the crossfire and rebuild it, and improve on that. Just some slightly better shocks and minor improvements would definitely put it right back in the challenge. At the very least bring back that body work.

[@fnatomagan]

Thanks to all you "arctic cat is falling behind" "when will we see a new chassis" people I was able to pick up a 2021 Arctic Cat Hardcore Alpha last February for 4 G's off the MSRP and put that towards a Silber Turbo kit. Best riding sled I've rode yet, has better shock package than any of the manufacturers, engine has been reliable, great clutches. Sure the chassis is 10 years old but I have no problems with it and I came off a G4 Summit and ride an Axys a lot. End of the day I have a great riding 200 HP gas n go turbo alpha for less than a Turbo Doo or new Matryx Boost. Have a great Winter everyone.

[@arthuraces5573]

Yra I have both. And my skidoo turbo is so much better then my alpha. It's no comparison. But nice try

[@fnatomagan]

@@arthuraces5573 I had the 2017 belt blower, I've read the new ones are so much better though. No need to get all butt hurt, enjoy your sled.

[@adamprater6216]

Wonder if AC reads these comments because I agree with most of them.

[@northerntoyota7584]

The blasts are as much as any ski-doo with the 600efi motor. Unless you need the 3/4 size, I don’t see the value here.... hopefully textron doesn’t slowly allow Cat to become obsolete

[@crodles]

The point of a 3/4 size is smaller people, and kids.

[@burnzillablue]

@@crodles It's amazing how many people just don't get it. No one who is an adult needs a 3/4 size, unless your a woman.

[@crodles]

@@burnzillablue its amazing how someone can be so ignorant, even i could use a 3/4 size sled, im a pretty small guy. Like you dont have to be a kid or a woman to ride the thing, stiffen the spring and you have atleast a semi good mountain vehicle

[@fasterdura1772]

Think about the kids. The kids are the future. I think cats got it on with this line up of the 400cc units 👌👌👌

[@switchflip9550]

cat arleady is obsolete. their pulling at everything and anything they can without actively competing with skidoo and polaris. and that is just because they cant compete. they dont have the funding to compete unfortunatly.

[@SnowmobileHomeMovies]

That 400 single has "snowbike" written all over it. An SDI 2-stroke 400 single on a snowbike with CVT would be unreal. We have seen the patent filings...I hope it happens because at least it would be a new Cat chassis, finally.

[@bradyanderson6840]

What do you mean Finally? Was 2018 a blur for you?

[@SnowmobileHomeMovies]

@@bradyanderson6840 it's cute that you think 2018 was a new chassis. It is exactly the same as 2017, that is why they lost that huge lawsuit to BRP in Canada. They put on different plastic and called it a new chassis, but it wasn't. Rolling the chaincase is not a new chassis.

[@bradyanderson6840]

@@SnowmobileHomeMovies Nope that was for the rev and gen 4 platforms bud. 2018 was a new chassis and was made up of minor changes versus the procross chassis. They call it the ascender chassis and it is narrower with new plastics, spindles, a arms and a few more things. Mainly front end changes. The lawsuit was for 2008 through 17 models and was targeted specifically at the front subframe. I wouldn't say they were the same either. Doo had a huge problem with broken subframes and split bulkheads. Cat never had that problem with their sleds. They may have been the same basic design but they used different materials or better geometry vs ski doo. But hey... nobody bitched about everyone else copying cats front end and A arm design back in the day when they innovated that. It's benchmark to this day.

[@bradyanderson6840]

@@SnowmobileHomeMovies oh and BTW. Chaincase was dropped and rolled in 17 on the Mountain cat models only and carried through to all mountain sleds after that.

[@kirklothert3435]

I love Arctic Cat's. I grew up on them but haven't been on one since my late teens or early twenties & now I'm forty six

[@Rehmer94]

Your last sentence was meant to say "they are focused on losing more market share"

[@Hockeyfan9884]

Hi, I need advice please. My 1997 900 thundercat, " i took her for a catwalk " today. Did 85 plus for a warm up , i wish to purchase a new belt, however do not know exact dimentions.

[@ericduchesne807]

Hey Arctic Cat, Why are mountain machines getting so much attention versus trail machines? Not much is missing from the procross chassis ..... just a slideaction 2.0 .... which almost exists with snowcross machines.

[@randymilton-ploof5071]

Making what people are /want to buy ...

[@davefitzpatrick6370]

Ride what you like. I love my arctic cat!!! And I still have respect others brands. Let's go riding..think sno buddy!!!! Summer sucks...!!!

[@nomoremr.niceguy4778]

Squeeze a 500 twin in the Blast of about 82 hp. Call it a Puma. Give it a vintage style paint job and sign me up. Yea I know it’ll never happen but I can wish. Frankly I’m just glad they are still in business.

[@sheddski2942]

im surprised they havent released new chassi or suspension this is what they need my last machine was a 2019 zr 6000 limited with act shock technology but in the bumps it really didnt feel any better than my past sledd 2006 polaris IQ 700 so im moving on next time around skidoo or polaris they really lifted the bar in suspension chassi and motor technology and clutching too sorry Cat

[@shperax]

The industries 1st 3/4 size snowmobile? How do you guys, of all people, not know that the Evo was the 1st. Many people did read the article in sledder mag in 2018 when the evo was released. Maybe I'm missing something, but if an evo isn't a 3/4 size sled, then what is it?

[@duckdestroyer2412]

I think the Evo while it does have a smaller motor has a near full sized chassis. Unlike the blast which not only has a smaller motor but a smaller chassis.

[@joshgarner805]

As much as I like Cat I feel they really hurt themselves this year. It was their 60th anniversary and they have nothing new beside a few different track lengths and power steering that they got from Yamaha. They should have planned to come out with something completely new hell they have been running the same chassis now for 10years. Since both ski-doo and Polaris now have turbos I feel cat riders aren't going to wait around any longer for something new. I know I'm not.

[@johnbabb1138]

Yeah , skidoo and Polaris have low horsepower turbos lol

[@ERVDSR]

@@johnbabb1138 what are you smoking ? The Polaris is 10% more hp from sea level. On the dyno it has 173 hp NA, so thats 185-190 hp with the turbo against the arctic cats 800 ctec thats tested at 155 hp. Aka 18 hp less then the polaris 850 na and 30-35 hp less then the 850 turbo

[@codyspencer3491]

Correct me if I'm wrong but those 2 stroke turbos are only on mountain sleds and don't add hp but instead are designed to keep a consistant hp as altitude increases and power is lost. No manufacturer is making a turbo 2 stroke trail sled.

[@codyspencer3491]

@@ERVDSR We will see how reliable a brand new polaris 2 stroke turbo engine is. Glad I will be on a sled with many years of small tweaks and updates to make it the best it can possibly be and not a guinea pig on a fresh new engine configuration with no track record

[@johnbabb1138]

@@ERVDSR I don't do drugs sport , a 190 horse sled at 10000 ft is nice but 230-240 is better lol

[@ih302]

No mention of ADAPT? I almost have myself convinced the new narrower clutches were developed in preparation for a new, narrower chassis...

[@shnill]

Oh we might get a thundercat review!

[@snowtrax]

We tried so hard to get a T-Cat from Textron before the snow melted but unfortunately it just didn't happen. Hoping we will be able to take delivery late fall so we have one for the start of the season.

[@sterlinghayden1434]

First 3/4 sled?. Polaris 340 any one.

[@phazergt]

Have they fixed their 800 engines in the Riot? My uncle got one last year and went through 4 engines in

[@tylerjeffords5249]

What bout the clutch

[@nealwallace3101]

When are we going to see a in depth 2022 Yamaha real world review?

[@snowtrax]

We have a couple walk-around videos coming of the 2022 Yamaha sleds, but we ran out of winter and lost all our snow to be able to review them for you this spring.

[@oldwrench4213]

Time will tell for Arctic Cat. They have fallen way behind the competition. As for Snowtraxx.....as always nice review! 😁

[@KTMsoldier1988]

The lawsuit from SkiDoo really hurt them.....0 sales in Canada last year.

[@oldwrench4213]

Textron is Arctic Cat's problem.

[@codyspencer3491]

@@KTMsoldier1988 They ended up coming to an agreement and Canadians did receive their 2020 Arctic Cat snowchecks

[@loganroberge5040]

@@codyspencer3491 yeah i worked at cat.... you know how many guys i had to tell theu couldnt buy a sled amd wpuld have them head to another brand and dealership? It was sad really and then parts got sold out. I ended up pulling pin and leaving the cat dealer after getting tired of telling people backorders were months out on new units . Ive worked ay doo, polaris, cat , and yamaha in sales,tech,and parts .... without a doubt cat was the worst overall customer experiance .

[@codyspencer3491]

@@loganroberge5040 I dont know. I purchased a Cat in 2017, 2019, and now I snowchecked a 2022. So far my experience as a customer has been fantastic!

[@theol3199]

I hate to see Arctic Cat as I know it fall to the wayside, they went missing in the early 80s they might go missing in the 2020s... they need to be innovators again, come out with something as big as the ZR.

[@gregsouther7293]

Mid 2000's was their lowest point. Those twin spar sleds were terrible build quality. Motor was bullet proof everything else broke or fell off.

[@loganroberge5040]

I would not be surprised if textron pulls the same thing as evinrude and jumps ship..... there dealers are looking sad and there closing doors all over the country.

[@LastChanceLegacy]

What a disappointment, they completely ignored again their bread and butter the ZR...I believe this is going to come back to bite them hard...I have been a cat guy for 30+ years I currently have a 2019 ZR 8000ltd and unless they do something next year with the ZR I am going to Polaris...

[@nsa6790]

Come on over to doo we treat ya a lot better 😉.

[@codyspencer3491]

Are you unhappy with your 2019? I have the same sled and absolutely love it. So much so that I ordered a 2022 RR to pair with it. Looking forward to experiencing the upgraded front suspension, the new clutch, and the QS3R's. All improvements made since 2022. Looking forward to enjoying a snowmobile thats been tweaked and upgraded over many years to be the best possible version of the model it can be. Looking forward to Cats new chassis in the next few years as well. Every time Cat has designed a new house built clutch a new chassis follows within 2 years.

[@LastChanceLegacy]

@@codyspencer3491 I absolutely love my 2019 ZR Cody, but the the things you pointed out about the 2022 ZR besides the clutch are all available on the 2019 RR so like I said besides the clutch Cat changed nothing on the 2022 ZR...It has been virtually the same sled since 2015...Same chassis, suspension and cosmetics for over 6yrs all the while Polaris and ski doo have introduced 2 new chassis, new suspension, new look and a new 850...As much as I hate to say it Cat isn’t even the same league right now with Polaris and Ski doo and that is just a fact unfortunately...I rode my buddies 2020 Polaris and it pissed me off because it was that much better...Textron is killing an icon

[@codyspencer3491]

@@LastChanceLegacy I guess I don't really understand how you can absolutely love your 19 ZR but also be pissed of how much better the Polaris was. If you really love your ZR there must be a reason for it. What I meant about the upgraded front suspension is that it was upgraded in 2020 so its new compared to the 2019 so it will be new to me on the 22 RR. The QS3R's are also not on my 19 Limited so they will be new to me as well. I guess I'm just not someone that needs new changes only for the sake of new changes. I prefer something refined and made better and better over years as opposed to something brand new. Just look at the Porsche 911 as an example.

[@chrisrogers3175]

Why would you by a arctic cat over yamaha or vice versa. Sense they are basically the same sled

[@pajamatime5750]

Why? Because: colour

[@quebecbroil]

Well people have their reason. Mine is local cat dealer have awesome customer service

[@chrisrogers3175]

@@quebecbroil true, just say the sleds are pretty much the same

[@camdenbarker5522]

When is real world sled of the year dropping on the KZbin channel

[@snowtrax]

Later this week.

[@camdenbarker5522]

@@snowtrax yayyy

[@camdenbarker5522]

@@snowtrax even tho we all know the matrix 137 is winning well deserved though

[@jeffbrown8974]

You're 100% wrong the early build 800s come with the old clutches

[@ivarmarkusson382]

strange to read the comments, artic cat going under, unreliable and i dont know what.. where i live they are as popular as they have been for the last 3-4 decades. i lot of guys around me ride the last 3 gens of them and all of them are great sleds. and have been as reliable as you can expect a sled to be.. if there is any brand around me that brakes down more than others that would be polaris.

[@avz46]

don't know if I like the idea of AC making their own clutches again, The cat clutches of old were CRAP! Keep the TEAM clutches! Way more reliable.

[@quebecbroil]

Agree. Many time i was about to change brand just because of constant clutch failure

[@mxr248]

Just put the Yamaha clutch on it that’s what mine friend did after cracking 2 of AC clutches.

[@quebecbroil]

@@mxr248 i got a powerblock. Problem solved

[@nrth-ng9sm]

The clutch is only 0.08 of a pound less

[@joshsafar5556]

I ride Polaris but my brother snow checked a new alpha 165 this year that clutch on there looks like no joke...looks like they found a way to put the heavier parts towards the center shaft and was almost able to do away with the clutch housing all together..I think the theory is the same reason a Mary go round spins easier if you have 4 people standing towards the center vs the outside...even though the weight is almost the same there’s still a significant inertia advantage especially at 8000 rpms...hopefully it holds together and is reliable. they DefinItley look like they’re onto something with that design

[@clarknawrocki3851]

The problem with artic cat is reliability it's too bad because they ride nice

[@jiggyquinn5635]

That one looks like a Yamaha 🤔🤫🤭

[@brandonlirondelle9263]

Because arctic cat gives Yamaha some stuff

[@gonepostal9101]

Good for Cat for making a stripper T-Cat.

[@mikeparent2813]

Cat/Yamaha same same , both are fading quickly

[@km351c6]

Full line up review ? I guess Arctic Cat is out of the utility sled business. For you quys there is nothing out there but high $$ racing machines, forget the seniors .

[@Echoes-]

You could just have reused the full lineup video from 2012. No need to make a new video just for different colors.

[@larchman4327]

Dude really your gonna spend your hard earned money on a Arctic crap snowmobile well just to let you know Arctic cat sacrifices dependability for small weight sacrifices. Well if you want something that's high quality don't buy a polan buy a ski doo at lest you won't have to wonder why the heck you bought it

[@timmccomish1531]

Arctic cat would still be on top if textron didn't run them into the ground.

[@ih302]

I like Cat and all (I have a 2020 Prowler Pro Crew) but when pray tell were they ever on top?

[@timmccomish1531]

@@ih302 I'm speaking strictly snowmobiles. And 90's to mid 2000's Cat was dominant. At least in my area.

[@loganroberge5040]

@@timmccomish1531 mid 2000s was skidoo all the way. Theres no question when you compare the first gen rev verses any bramd at the time. Cat was good but never the leader in 2000s .

[@gregsouther7293]

They haven't been on top since the 90's

[@corylee2261]

Thanks to textron cat will be no more in 5 years or less...sucks

[@codyspencer3491]

Wrong

[@ERVDSR]

@@codyspencer3491 how ? There market share is falling. Atleast here in Sweden you can barely buy one since all the dealerships are closing down due to no sales.

[@oldwrench4213]

@@codyspencer3491 You may wish to ask Polaris that question. Textron damn near destroyed Polaris in the late 70's-early 80's. Had it not been for some very commited Polaris management people, Polaris would have fallen to Textron management and gone bankrupt.

[@codyspencer3491]

@@ERVDSR Cat will not be gone in 5 years. They would not be investing in the future by introducing one of the best and only mid size snowmobiles in the industry if they planned to be gone in 5 years. They also just introduced a new house built clutch which is narrower to be accommodated in a new narrower chassis soon to come. They are partnering with Garmin to offer gps technology. They are producing machines each and every year that sell in high numbers. The competition doesn't offer anything with vastly superior technology.

[@codyspencer3491]

@@oldwrench4213 My Textron built Arctic Cats have been fantastic I own 2 already and just purchased a 2022 model. No issues oncesoever. Market share may be falling now but not due to them making poorly operating or unreliable snowmobiles. What's happening now also isn't a prediction for what will happen in the future. AC will not be out of business in 5 years you'll see.