Arctic Cat Snow Bike?

[ezra]

they released the 2 sleds then had some music la te da then the bike raised up out of the trailer till u could just see it was a snow bike revved it up and then lowered it just as quick .
obviously a proto just a dick tease but still better buzz than anything they have in there booth.

 

[snowmobiler]

Arctic Cat SVX 450

 

[polarisfornow]

It's obvious that this "display" is NOT a dedicated "turnkey" snowbike... but rather an bike with a "kit" mockup.

And if it was just a kit, why put it on a sherco? Does timbersled even make a kit for them? Is there a big market for a kit for them?

Oh I'll answer both those questions. No.

Some sincere questions.

Was this bike ever brought down to street level and put on display for the public?

Did Arctic Cat, at any time during HayDays, actually display and talk about this snowbike INSIDE of their booth... or answer, Officially, any questions about the bike that is stuck on the top of the display??

When an actual Arctic Cat employee, in the booth, was asked "Hey... what's that snowbike on the roof with the Arctic Cat decals on it?"... what was the official reply?

I'll disagree with you on this not being a turn key bike. I'm curious why you say it's so obviously not one?

 

[mountainhorse]

Because it's obviously an MX bike with a snowbike "kit" added to it.

But... I've been wrong before.

DEDICATED Turnkey....

Quid Pro Quo.... Same question in return then.

I'm curious why you say it's so obviously IS turnkey?





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[polarisfornow]

Because if it was a kit they would have paired it with a more popular bike. Like a ktm or yammi. The reason I say turn key also is because they actually mentioned the engine size. If it was a kit there would be no need to do so as the bike is supplied by the consumer.

 

[mountainhorse]

Because if it was a kit they would have paired it with a more popular bike. Like a ktm or yammi. The reason I say turn key also is because they actually mentioned the engine size. If it was a kit there would be no need to do so as the bike is supplied by the consumer.

Sincere question... meant in good nature.

Where or Who "mentioned" the engine size?

The only mention that I see is on FaceBook from the Cat Dealer "Country Cat"... nothing in the way of an official statement from Arctic Cat.

Now Don't get me wrong... I'd love to see this "concept" offered as a Dedicated, snow only, turn-key machine.... from ANY manufacture!!

It is also possible that they paired with, what seems to be, a Sherco... for the exact reason that most people out there would NOT recognize it... and provide even more speculation.


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[Dam Dave]

Sherco and Yamaha are in bed together, many have Yamaha engines

 

[snowmobiler]

google..... Arctic Cat SVX 450.LOL

 

[boondocker97]

Not using a more main stream bike to start with probably creates less conflict with their dealers that carry another bike line in the summer time

 

[ezra]

plenty of kits out there.
but more guys with no interest in buying a toy that cost more than a sled when all said and done. then tearing it apart voiding all warranty not to mention the legions of guys who don't even know what a torque wrench is and have no ability to do the job .let alone fix one when they have issues. if they do manage to order one have there buddy build it now they have no local support to fix. this makes it a lot more appealing to a large swath of guys

 

[polarisfornow]

Sincere question... meant in good nature.

Where or Who "mentioned" the engine size?

The only mention that I see is on FaceBook from the Cat Dealer "Country Cat"... nothing in the way of an official statement from Arctic Cat.

Now Don't get me wrong... I'd love to see this "concept" offered as a Dedicated, snow only, turn-key machine.... from ANY manufacture!!

It is also possible that they paired with, what seems to be, a Sherco... for the exact reason that most people out there would NOT recognize it... and provide even more speculation.


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The people that I've texted and talked to that were there said it was unveiled as the "svx450"

One thing I will agree with is that using the word dedicated is a stretch. I would imagine that if its sold as a turn key snowbike it will have an accessory package available to go back to a summer bike.

Continue the speculation.

 

[snowmobiler]

mh has me doubting.LOL
could be svx450 is a kit with big paddles and a possible svx 250 kit smaller paddles.

 

[Super 8]

https://instagram.com/p/7ix4SyKnSk/

 

[snowmobiler]

No conversion complete 450 turn key bike.

 

[nosajlleb]

I was standing there watching and walked away after the race sleds came out. Was thirsty and bored, beer sounded better. Great first time experience but pulled the rip cord a little early, oh well ran right into Burandt afterwards so all was good! The other guy that stayed confirmed it was that French 450!

 

[snowmobiler]

shoulda asked burandt about the catbike.LOL

 

[Reg2view]

Entire branded snow bike to be sold through cat dealers.

Not a coincidence, Poo buys Klim, Cat buys Motorfist, Poo buys Timbersled, Cat offers a snow bike, with a yammy connection, and a partnership like yammy. Cat is trying to expand it's footprint again without committing too much capital.

 

[madmax]

From what I have been told it's a full cat snow bike, no kit. Models will be on the snow late winter for demo rides and spring snow check and 2017 model year.

 

[Trax 2 Treadz]

The very little I can find on what Arctic Cat has said about the snowbike:

Arctic Cat has been very forward with their company vision to deliver “The Ultimate Off-Road Riding Experience”. Keeping true to our commitment, a new Snow Vehicle was unveiled at Haydays providing a glimpse into the future. Brad Darling, VP/GM – Snowmobile, PG&A, and International Sales stated, “The suspension system on our new snow vehicle has been a joint project with Camso for the past three years. Darling went on to say, It’s Arctic Cat’s goal to provide a new riding experience to a category of snow lovers that want the lightest, most affordable vehicle for the mountain market. Announcing the Arctic Cat SVX 450 and you can expect further details in the coming months!”

 

[RACINSTATION]

Anybody remember when Cat teamed up with Aprilia to sell dirt bikes?