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UNMATCHED CONTROLALPHA ONE SINGLE-BEAM REAR SUSPENSION Arctic Cat’s revolutionary single-beam rear suspension changes the game for mountain snowmobiles. The unique monorail design sheds snow to keep your sled light and equalizes floatation across the width of the track. ALPHA ONE offers enhanced maneuverability, giving you tighter turns than ever before. |
NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCEASCENDER PLATFORM The Ascender platform brings a lighter, more forgiving, responsive, and durable chassis that delivers next-level backcountry performance and handling. |
SERIOUS POWER8000-SERIES C-TEC2™ ENGINE The next-generation 8000-Series-C-TEC2 engine delivers a new level of clean Arctic Cat 2-stroke engine performance and technology. This new 794cc C-TEC2 twin features: This advanced new technology designed by Arctic Cat and built in St. Cloud, Minnesota delivers: |
OPTIMIZED FOR DEEP SNOWAMS FRONT SUSPENSION Arctic Mountain Suspension is tailor-made to maneuver in deep snow. The lightweight, forged-aluminum spindles sit at a 27 degree spindle caster angle, providing optimal ski camber for off-trail cornering and more predictable counter-steering when side-hilling. They’re built to reduce drag, while the dual-phase alloy-steel A-arms are lightweight and durable. |
UNPARALLELED SUPPORTFOX® 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER SKI SHOCKS A dial mounted on the remote reservoir of these FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 shocks lets you instantly switch between soft, medium and firm shock calibration to adapt to changing conditions. They utilize a remote reservoir for fade-free performance and coil-over springs to smooth out bumps. |
SMOOTH POWER DELIVERYADAPT CVT SYSTEM
With its lightweight, narrow design that increases performance and belt life, as well as the industry's only self-adjusting clutch, the ADAPT CVT system provides better throttle response, smoother power delivery, and a ride like no other. |
ENHANCED TRACTIONPOWER CLAW™ TRACK The Power Claw track is built lightweight, with a single-ply design and a 3.0-inch pitch — all so you can master deep snow runs. Its stagger-set, curved-forward paddle towers won't fold over or take a set, and Attack 20 paddles let you float over the deep stuff. |
MINIMIZED IMPACTREINFORCED RUNNING BOARDS
With more air comes more impact. That's why the Hardcore's running boards are reinforced with an extrusion for extra rigidity. |
BRIGHTEN ANY RIDELED HEADLIGHT
A premium LED headlight is crucial for those night rides. Equipped with both high and low-beams, the headlight casts an LED light pattern with great range and width. |
ADAPT TO TERRAINADJUSTABLE SKI STANCE
With an adjustable 35.5-37.5-in. ski stance, you can easily react to whatever challenges the mountain may throw at you. It only takes a few seconds to change, so you'll be up and moving in no time. |