This particularity allows optimum use of flotability in deep snow and efficiency when going backwards in snow. This new suspension has been completely redesigned and allows the rear part to be articulating or not.

These new systems offer to the pilot a 3-mode drive selection (Entry, Touring and Sport).Īrctic Cat presents the articulating XTRA-Action rear suspension on Bearcat XT and Bearcat XT GS models.

New crankshaft, new pistons, new piston rods and new materials and moulding.įurthermore, this engine now includes two new systems, the YCCT (Yamaha Chip Controlled Throttle) and the D-Mode. Everything has been done to give a second life to this engine. And trail models equipped with this engine are switched to the REV-XS platform.įor 2016, Yamaha surprised everyone by announcing an extensive remake of the famous 3-cylinder Genesis engine found on the RS Vector and RS Venture.

Also, the new calibration of the engine allows improved performances at start until medium engine speed. However, what is even more interesting is that the response time of the engine is reduced by 45 % compared with the models of past years. Just like the ACE engines, it will offer 3 operating modes (Sport, Standard and ECO), the finger throttle and the learning key. During the next years, it would not be surprising to see this engine being more used than ever in the Arctic Cat lineup instead of the Suzuki 570 cc engine.Īt Ski-Doo’s, the famous Rotax 1200 4-TEC engine will now be equipped with the iTC, intelligent Throttle Control. This engine is also built for Arctic Cat by Kymco. The interesting point about this engine is that it is well known in the quad industry since the Wildcat Trail is equipped with it. Of course, it will equip the entry-level models like the Pantera 3000 and the Bearcat 3000 LT. This 4-stroke engine (C-TEC4) develops 65 HP and is found in the 3000 category. In 2016, Arctic Cat introduces a new bicylinder engine of 700 cc. All this shows the noticeable effort made by each manufacturer to innovate in order to stand out in this market that is more diversified than ever.

For example, 3 out of 4 manufacturers present modifications to their 4-stroke engines while all of them introduce new suspensions or extend the use of their current suspensions. I analyzed the innovations and improvements brought by the manufacturers to their respective snowmobile lineup and I noticed some tendencies that seem interesting. Here today, I will try to report the highlights of these announcements. Last February and March, the 4 manufacturers announced their 2016 models and we discovered many innovations.

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