2009 Arctic Cat Info

RACINSTATION · Mar 7, 2008

2009 Arctic Cat Info (UPDATED)

Here are some goodies to chew on:

2009 M series weights

M1000 Sno Pro LE 486Lbs
M1000 Sn Pro 494
M1000 153 SP 492
M1000 162 496
M1000 153 494
M8 153 SP LE 456
M8 162 SP 466
M8 153 SP 464
M8 162 468
M8 153 466

Weight Loss:

Engine reverse 8LBS
Front Suspension 1.6LBS
Float Skidframe 5.1LBS
Tunnel 4.0 LBS
Rack/Tunnel Pad 1.2 LBS
Misc. .1
Boss Seat 8 LBS
Lightweight Can (aftermarket) 13-20 LBS

Just have had a bunch of questions relating to where the weight was lost and how much they are actually claiming for weight.

K.Materi · Mar 7, 2008

How about the track? When can we get our hands on them? How much?

RACINSTATION · Mar 7, 2008

They will be around now through spring for testing and then not until August for the main shipment of production models.

Sparx · Mar 7, 2008

What makes the 1000 SP LE lighter than the other models?

sled-fiend · Mar 7, 2008

Sparx said:
What makes the 1000 SP LE lighter than the other models?

Im guessing the BOSS seat maybe?

RACINSTATION · Mar 8, 2008

Yes, Boss seat. All SEs will have the Boss seat, while on the other models, only the snowchecked sleds. You can get a non SE on snowcheck, but not get an SE in season.

Diesel · Mar 8, 2008

I like the lightweight can comment. I'm sure that adds about 30 HP...right Eric?

RACINSTATION · Mar 8, 2008

Naw, just saves weight.

high time · Mar 9, 2008

Misc. .1 lbs, that's getin' 'er down there.

I wonder who thought that was important.

Owen

2000TCMC · Mar 10, 2008

As for the .1lbs who thought that was important, I don't know but I have been in the shop when guys were taking out foam at 2.5oz etc so to some I guess it matters. I put on almost 50lbs of gear when I ride so .1 lbs on the sled isn't a big deal.

I do like the down in the 450ish range with a boss seat and pipe/can combo that should be impressive (M8, looks like even the M1000 would be around 475 which is real good for a 1000cc stocker)

RACINSTATION · Mar 10, 2008

Jenny Craig threw in the .1 lbs. Im with 2000TCMC, I throw on a backpack that is like 30 lbs when I go riding, so little things like .1 lbs could be a book of matches less for me I guess......or you could just take a big duke in the morning and lose 2-5 lbs!!

RACINSTATION · Mar 11, 2008

Spent the day on the 2009 sleds. I have to say the competition better be ready!!!! These suckers rock!!! The new track is plain awesome. We rode in fresh powder, hardpack, ice etc. and it performed flawlessly. I came away most impressed with the M8, it is head and shoulders better than the 2008 model, and I think most of it is track.

The M1000 had a bit of a stutter on the bottom end, which the ECU settings are not finalized yet. It still beat up on 2008 models.

You can really feel the lighter sled, but the track is the real star of this show!

aueland · Mar 11, 2008

So do you have any of these tracks for sale and how much are they when you get them in for the 153?

Squeal · Mar 12, 2008

aueland said:
So do you have any of these tracks for sale and how much are they when you get them in for the 153?

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What he said and will they work on a 07 with out cutting the left side clips?

RACINSTATION · Mar 12, 2008

Aside from preproduction tracks, we won't have any until July. They will not need clipped to fit the 2007/2008 models. The nubs on the outside are shortened.

sled west · Mar 12, 2008

Is the Boss seat a high-rise or regular height, or do we get to chose?

Nubulin · Mar 12, 2008

Per the cat guy at the Minneapolis 09 preview today, it is the high-rise without any options.

minet · Mar 12, 2008

saw this in that pdf floating around..

07 and 08s can nab up the -8 lbs if they want to lose the reverse?

hrmm i wonder if its worth it and at what cost$

• Arctic Cat Engine Reverse (ACER)
• 8.0 lb. weight reduction!!
• Only on 800’s & 1000’s
• Still keeps the desirable feature of push-button
shifting
• Uses the same case and cover profile as the
2007/2008 ACT reverse case
• Forward-only ACT Drive system retrofits back to
2007 & 2008 models w/ACT reverse
- lose reverse functionality but do get the weight
savings

Steelhead Slayer · Mar 13, 2008

After reading todays Snow West mag it looks like you cat riders do need every .1 lb of weight loss you can get! The 146 Xp was even killing the 162 M1000 in a powder climb situation. HMMMM?

RACINSTATION · Mar 13, 2008

Great magazine, but I have been at the "Deep Powder Challenge" and it is not what you would think. I would welcome any XP to run against the M1000. In real world conditions, it aint happnin! Don't want to argue, but come on now!

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