2024 Arctic Cat CATALYST Riot 600 Detailed Snowmobile Overview

Luke provides a detailed overview of Arctic Cat's 2024 Riot 600 in the CATALYST platform featuring the 600-Class C-TEC2 Engine and CROSS-ACTION 146-inch Rear Suspension.
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[@Outdoors-and-Sports]

Cant wait for the 858 in it. AND also see the motor in action. I will be happy if arctic cat makes a comeback in the industry.

[@wasupfool5692]

Love seeing Cat come out with a new Chassis. You can bet this is going to be a great sled

[@brianoh.]

I love that CoG, soon as you slid forward when you were explaining the ergo's the nose dipped and the skid lifted. Thats extremely more noticeable compared to other brands. I think Arctic cat has done a great job with this new chassis. Cant wait to wrap my legs over the seat and try this out.

[@camaro69green31]

Hanging out off the side while riding hard...... love this about the Catalyst.... Narrow between the knees as you experienced. Glad you are a true trail rider that can share that info. Thanks. The BEST part of riding hard is hanging it out inside the corners on the Edge!!

[@208SledHead]

I absolutely *LOVE* this chassis. If the 858 is reliable it's first year out, I'm ordering one instead of an RMK. Such a hot-ass snowmobile🤩🤩🤩

[@bedlambikes]

Why wait until the second year for the 858? Order a 2025 next spring!

[@208SledHead]

Because I'm not into rolling the dice on someone's first year of a new motor. Not with cars or pickups, and DEFINITELY not with a strung-out 2 stroke. Too many people have been left with a ruined season because of faulty designs and I'm not gonna be one of them.@@bedlambikes

[@bedlambikes]

@@208SledHead If you have faith in the brand, have faith in the brand! lolol

[@miclinda256]

The goal with 858 was more relaible Than the Suzuki 800! So it Will be bullet proof

[@208SledHead]

God I hope you're right, cuz that Suzuki probably would've ran without oil haha @@miclinda256

[@pajamatime5750]

Fantastic video. Probably one of the most exciting launches in the last several years because it is truly totally new! Also it’s from a manufacturer who hasn’t had an “all-new” chassis in a LONG time! Great to see!! Thanks for bringing us the top notch content guys!!! Snows in the forecast for Manitoba this week!!! Let’s go!!!!

[@snowtrax]

Awesome!! It begins!! ❄🌨

[@twistedsxs2426]

Another awesome walk around with all the info you needed. I have to say that is the coolest looking sled on the market IMO. Great job.

[@snowtrax]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@FarmMaster135]

Love the look of the Catalyst. If i’d go 2-stroke this would be the one to go against the Lynx for me. The silencer is hilariously large and the belt drive is a great step away from chain if it’ll last as long as they claim.

[@jonholland581]

When you say extra space in there, you wouldn't be hinting towards a turbo now, would you? 😉

[@GoPolaris-im2gv]

No let’s wait and see if it’s dependable first. You don’t place a turbo in a questionable new engine

[@johnstjean1422]

I wouldn’t waste my time putting a turbo on 600

[@landonstrip007]

Best thing arctic cat has done since the f7

[@joshpierzina7648]

Couldnt agree more, we need a Riot and a Riot X. hopefully they bring it back in 2025.

[@clarknawrocki9718]

Artic cat has stepped up their game big time

[@shelhawke7206]

Great walk-around, and yes I'm in agreement with you over the riot front end, I like a wider stance for handling on a sled that will be on and off trail, as it's a small trade off for off trail.

[@camaro69green31]

Luke I always have loved your reviews for so many years now. Another great one. I will disagree with only 1 point you made and that is on the width of the ski stance on this unit. I love ZR full width for aggressive trailed blasting but on this sled I can imagine myself riding hard on the trails but still having that slightly narrower stance for all the off trail boondocking I do here in Alberta. Our trails get groomed less then they do in Ontario. Some time we have a foot of fresh powder and the narrower stance is mor playful if you know what I mean (I know you do).

[@CameronYandt]

I liked the hint hint “turbo”

[@dmett3828]

Great review as always I really enjoy your channel. I would love for you guys to explain a little more about the steel bulkhead frame design. Most snowmobilers are gearheads and I think we would love to understand this technology a little better. Thx boys!!

[@snowtrax]

Fair enough! Something to look at in the full review. Stay tuned.

[@bigchaloopa]

Glad to see it's a true 50/50 sled like the skidoo backcountry.

[@richsharp1524]

Good looker. Thanks for the great detailed walk around 😊

[@snowtrax]

Thank you!

[@Calvin-xp4qp]

Back in '04 I bought (and still have) a Ski-Doo 800 Summit X. The C.G. of the Rev chassis was amazing compared to anything else I rode prior. That was 20 years ago. Today's sleds must be phenomenal!

[@goshdarnitman]

The orange one?!? That's crazy, piece of history right there

[@SnowmobileHomeMovies]

Great analysis and discussion of the new design. This is just an excellent video for snowmobile nerds. I'm excited about this chassis and really want to ride this sled and the Alpha 600. Can't see justifying a purchase when I already have a beloved 600 that only sees a handful of rides per year. And super hard for me to consider buying a sled with no SHOT - battery and starter are a heavy and high-maintenance poor substitute. I would have to test ride one and fall in love...and then come up with some excuses. So, it could happen.

[@oldtimerf7602]

Second year 858 with a blow dryer for a solid 200 hp and I'm in.

[@DarrenShaw-ev5tb]

You said Wrap -Doo invented BRAPPPPPPP ! - Thanx for the Vid

[@brandonwilcox8564]

Can't wait till mine shows up... Hoping in the next week or two the dealership calls me to tell me to pick it up, haven't decided if I'm gonna trade it in or keep it and order an 858 in March

[@VladMatejka]

Honestly that muffler is not as bad to me as BRP mufflers. BRP engineers sculpted some kind of weird modern art project and managed to completely fill the compartment so that the plastic would burn every time you lay the sled over. Cat on the other hand just squashed a cylinder and there is space for days. Happy to see what Cat is up to. First time I've seriously considered one... now gotta hope my dealership sticks around.

[@208SledHead]

I come from an automotive background and I compare BRP's products to something like a Volvo or a Volkswagen, while Polaris and Cat are more like a Ford or GM.

[@PillsburyDoughRider]

I've definitely warped my RH panel because of that exact eeason

[@dskofich]

I did not hear game changer once! Thanks for the review. I will stck with Assullt

[@snowtrax]

We'll make sure to throw that in for ya next time 😁

[@tylernelson1993]

Just getting into snowmobiling after about 15 years of not riding. Got the old 2002 SXViper fired up and in running order. But damn i wish i could tryout one of these new sleds just to see what its like😂 they seem killer!

[@mikegatherall3774]

No comparison … knees are no longer up to your chest …..

[@johnstjean1422]

Keep your Yamaha more reliable then this junk

[@martinsundstrom2021]

Want to see a race between the 600 class sleds

[@sergebasque8460]

Any chance to race it on the lake again the Bombardier 600 MXZ with 130 hp only and estimate . Thank you for the content and since Yamaha will not build new sled this will give Articat the chance to prove themselves they are back.👏💪🇨🇦😎

[@snowtrax]

Stay tuned!

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I ride at Night.. It's Cold why do so many sleds come with almost no windscreen?

[@RiotRider218]

The twin rail Riots were never slide-action. It was spec'd that in the 2020 literature, but never made it to production. We'll see what shows up for 2024!

[@longboardguy]

Great review Luke thanks. Getting very excited for snowmobile season 🇨🇦. I am considering a newer or brand new machine this year to get more seat time. I am thinking this sled may be perfect after watching this video. Cat has done a lot of work to build a new design machine. I like that belt system and ease of access panels, riding position and being able to move around. Plus their 600 is a great engine! Now to find a dealer that will have one

[@yamajammer76]

Great review, but I don’t understand the complaint about the set-up. I’d say this sled is about as good of a 50-50 crossover you could ever buy stock. The 39” stance (sway bar) is right between the 36” (non sway bar) mountain stance and the 42” trail stance. They offer a couple track options last year it was a 1.6” Cobra for more trail or a 1.75” for a little more off trail. I noticed for 2025 the options just changed to a 1.35” or 1.75”. I just purchased the sled you are reviewing here, but with a 1.75” track. I have not ridden it yet, but with low snow this year the spring deals were good.

[@canucktheory3271]

The issue with the lack of the new gauge and other features is that the price points are the same. If the machine was more bare bones and the price reflected that, I doubt you'd see complaints. Unfortunately, much like rest of the industry, all the machines are pretty close to price regardless of where each manufacturer is on the amenities spectrum.

[@nate390]

Interesting to hear Luke's opinion on the narrower front end. I guess i would assume that the 3(?) Less inches of width than the ZR wouldn't make that much of a difference. Does it induce more inside ski lift? He seemed to have good things to say about the ZRXC front end, I'm genuinely curious to know what the on trail difference is.

[@snowtrax]

We will definitely have more coverage coming!

[@joshkoltes]

For the guy that needs the wide front there's the zr Riot has to be ok in multiple conditions. I too like the two different versions for more exactness. I bet they go back to it in 2025 full production with actual motors Hopefully the mountain version has a twin rail still

[@deanomatic5129]

will the zr 600 catalyst run with the 2003 f 7 128?

[@andrewteal3016]

Good looking sled and I think, would be a monster with the new 858. I ride Upper Michigan so trails and "off trail" conditions that are actually "on trail" lol. I like the way it looks - should match the Carharts for riding nicely.

[@stephenh1251]

If you were to put the 600 cylinders on the 858 bottom does that work out to a 650? I would guess this is likely coming down the pipe.

[@dgreenbluet]

Love these KZbin videos

[@EmilForsberg_GRYBO]

It's a shame that the Catalyst doesn't get their new 850 this model year, that's actually something me, as someone who has barely even tried arctic cats in the past, is very interested in. The 600 will probably be pretty good but im just about looking for that little step more, honestly kinda wish someone would make a 700 engine or something

[@Kyngphyco23]

This sled is nice I love the look

[@Justjeepingadventures]

Have my snow tracks for my Jeep overland rig! Can’t wait to hit some snow. Just waiting on it to fall!

[@andrewgidge603]

Funny thing… to me the biggest turn off with the riot platform was the slide action skid frame having the wide front end as I didn’t want the alpha skid. So now other than it having a 15 vs 16 wide track it appears almost perfect.

[@Just3adventures]

Do you think it pulls as hard as the Polaris 650?

[@snowtrax]

Sounds like we need to get these out on the lake this season...

[@Just3adventures]

@@snowtrax we will find out shortly 🤘146 mountain versions anyways from all 3 here :)

[@coonlakebackwoods]

Cat has the best looking "new" sled on the snow this season!

[@shnill]

I want my 858! And a G8 screen mod for the thundercat

[@LeonardMcWatch]

Got to get a new one for this winter

[@givergummer]

I personally want a narrow front end on a Riot. If you want a wider stance, buy a trail sled. a crossover doesnt feel like a crossover with a wide stance. Maybe I'm just used to my High Country?

[@stevenjudai3031]

I was kind of wa ting a Riot for '25 , but with that narrow front end I don't know. Since you've now ridden the Riot and the ZR . how do they compare ? Is the narrow front end tippy ?

[@tnort101]

Can’t wait to see the mountain sled on the snow, running boards are cool, will they hold up? Replacement is probably inexpensive

[@miclinda256]

They Will Hold up!, and not so expensive😊 This is a briliant snowmobile! The best Arctic has ever built! ”Arctic mecanic Sweden ”

[@davidkolisnek6601]

I agree with 2 different models I have an assault but wish I had a 39-41 front end with a 2.25 like the sks Polaris got rid of

[@welderteach]

I like the looks of the new design. Hopefully it’s a home run so someday I can try 1

[@codyarnold5672]

I’d say you will see the the riot and riotx option comes back for 25!

[@kevinmahalko5894]

Hey what’s with the thumb holes on the FXR jacket? I’d personally cut them out for weight savings! Anyways good review like the tech will consider AC in year two if everything holds up

[@notree666]

17k for a 600. Yikes.

[@nesledder6094]

bidenomics

[@JAKDRZR]

All the hi perf 600’s are that price. Lol

[@billyzgoneape]

If you ain't rich you ain't ridin Sad really

[@JAKDRZR]

@@billyzgoneape at least nothing built in the last three years.

[@roller_47]

@@JAKDRZR Eh, there are many offerings from Doo in the 13-14K range for a 600R but yeah, certainly not a cheap sport.

[@justforlaughs8988]

I think it would be awesome for them to turbo charge 600s for the weight aspect but wanting the power of an 800 while staying light!

[@Brent6437]

Buying a new snowmobile nowadays is for rich people. I used to buy new sleds back in the 90s. And I drag raced a 634 Puma. 440Z and 340Z back in the 70s won just about every race. Raced in the WSRF racing association. Then in 95 I bought a 700ZR. Raced that for a while. I could beat sleds with larger engines. Then bought a 900ZR in 2003. I was so used to Cat building the larger engines. But now I don’t get where Cat is going. Looks like a nice sled. But 17K is to much money. I would rather get the 200 Hp sled. Of course I hang out with drag racers but not professional anymore.

[@СергейЗеленин-ъ1ы]

В конце видео,когда завёл,почему справа диодная полоска не горит?🤔

[@shperax]

It has a very weird market segment. I don't know any reason or anyone that would purchase the 600 over the lighter 858. Almost always the advantage to a 600 class is weight reduction. Now it doesn't even have that. Clearly the 600 engine needs a redesign as well.

[@bigchaloopa]

Looks good 👍. Let's hope they don't need to add another word to its name plate like Polaris did. "Recall".

[@scored5]

Yeah......everyone is waiting for the 858 now lol

[@snowtrax]

Yep

[@ScottBenson-w5p]

Does the cooling system go through the tunnel?

[@john0270]

so the key start thing has been gone for a while on the 2 strokes. they have a start/reverse buttion that likes to break/pop out. 4 stokes still key start

[@SnowmobileHomeMovies]

Do you still need to say "600-class" when it's actually a 600? I guess you have to now that Ski-Doo offers a 55hp 2-stroke 600efi. But seriously. Love this content. Video quality seems unusually blurry and low framerate on this one, but the content gold comes through.

[@mikecowboy5346]

I remembrer in a vidéo. You had play a song in youre Christian album . It was awsome❤

[@rharris6060]

What FXR suit are you wearing? Love the colors!

[@snowtrax]

Pretty sure it is a Boost jacket with matching pants.

[@fnatomagan]

Why would you want a 42” wide ski stance for a crossover, it would take the fun out of off trail riding. I even went as far as throwing a 36” stance on my 23 Riot X. Laydown* engine.

[@scottmarley9972]

I got it. Make sure you ask before you make bunk beds.

[@danielholombo7593]

At 180lbs. The seat is way to firm. It's also too narrow. Stand up and try to grip the seat with your knees. You'll feel the edge of the tunnel and hard tank. Can't even squeeze the seat. The old mtn. seat is much better imo. Sure would be nice if they offered various seat firmness as an option/accessory. It will be good to see the pointed ski loops gone next year. Even the base bumper should be wide enough to stop any whips from contacting the cowl. Sadly most don't. It's going to be a great sled just not yet. Next year.

[@danhooper9322]

I think the front end width will be perfect for my use. Similar to the Axys sks 146 polaris used to make.

[@OfficerKromit]

Would you recommend I buy a riot or zr catalyst?

[@snowtrax]

Depends if you're staying on-trail or spending lots of time off-trail.

[@thesnowshoplcsmn2307]

9:46 I can’t tell if that’s your breath or steam coming up from the engine bay, if it’s your breath everyone disregard this next statement. If that’s steam coming from the engine bay from snow ingestion they need to fix that. It was a common issue on the Procross chassis. And I understand it’s a pre production sled your on so hopefully it wouldn’t be an issue on production sleds

[@ATVHOBO]

where is there snow already that you guys can ride and do this review already?

[@snowtrax]

HAHA! Nowhere near us that's for sure. We shot this in Montana this past March right after getting to ride this sled for the first time.

[@ATVHOBO]

@@snowtrax Ah I thought so lol I was googling who has snow already and saw Wyoming and the rocky mountains just got 30 cm. Ty for the reply.

[@snowtrax]

@@ATVHOBO Good to hear that it's starting somewhere!!! 🌨❄🏔

[@ajbertelson9871]

tons of extra space in the exhaust area Obviously not for a 998 :(

[@ryanbrandenburg1882]

Hows the windshield?

[@mikeskidmore6754]

Does the Start button put it in Reverse too or is that feature only on Skidoo's ?

[@snowtrax]

Will confirm.

[@danlux4954]

Snow already?

[@snowtrax]

We shot this in March in Montana.

[@danlux4954]

@@snowtrax oh good, I’m in Ontario and don’t want snow yet

[@robgoffroad]

Looks too much like a Ski Doo... but thankfully better looking. FWIW... used to love Cats, but they got so heavy after the original M7-M8 that I knew I wasn't going to buy one, so I went Polaris.

[@SkeldZ06]

Personally, I don't want a crossover with a full width front end. The SBA is too far to the trail side for that reason, IMO.

[@gregsouther7293]

Is Cat raising the bar or is it too little too late?

[@snowtrax]

Don't think it is too late to innovate.

[@hermitrob5481]

Poor Josh. Struggling to be positive. Cat just can't get it right man. I do love their sled covers. Use em to throw over my Assault so no one will steal it.

[@jonathansouza6549]

Y are you bewildered that a duel purpose snowmobile that doesn’t handle that great on a packed trail with a huge 146 track / you wouldn’t expect a rx c to perform great in deep off trail snow conditions/ this is basically more of a off trail sled than a high speed trail sled and the trail handling will be slightly compromised in the turns !!

[@timmccomish1531]

If the catylyst isnt a total flop im buying one for sure. Always loved cat but couldnt bring myself to own a 2012 chassis. Plus its fun to show the competition that Cats still the best.

[@shawnmclaughlin7418]

I know artic cat is trying to chew fat because they're break up with Yamaha but at the same time they should stay the course stop expanding the models keep it simple keep 1 or 2 models people always want more but they'll take what they can get It keeps the cost down even though the sled is ridiculously priced as it is.

[@samueldysart]

Why don’t you mention it’s a crossover. When you’re talking about the front suspension. Stop being so passive aggressive.

[@kwmiked]

Sounds like a lame 600 😂 Only issue I kinda have is, there is no Cat dealers around anymore vs Polaris or doo. Polaris service sucked if u had a issue that was a simple fix, I cant imagine Cat is any better at this point with a small dealer network

[@judee00]

Looks like a polaris.

[@snowtrax]

Looks like a snowmobile.

[@chrisparol1345]

It's so tiny