2024 Arctic Cat CATALYST ZR 600 R-XC Detailed FIRST LOOK!
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Luke's in Thief River Falls at the home of Arctic Cat getting his first chance to squeeze the throttle on Arctic Cat's highly-anticipated 2024 CATALYST ZR 600 R-XC. Get a detailed overview of this entire sled and hear Luke's opinions after his first ride!
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Not a Cat guy but, man, that thing is sick looking! - in a good way. Glad to see they’re back “in the game”! Competition in this industry is great for us consumers. Can’t wait to see what they do with this chassis! 850? 900? Turbo???? Exciting times - especially if you’re a Cat fan who’s been waiting patiently since 2012 for a new design! Good work Cat! And great work bringing us this review ST! 👍🏼👍🏼
Yes not a Cat guy either but it looks sharp. The red one going around is really nice.
@@W2HTLCA Exactly!!!!
Rumors of a new engine are floating around
Cat has a new engine, and it’s in the 800 plus inch group, don’t know whether they’ll release it for this coming spring release or next spring release as a 2025.
@@billmammone5404 that would be one hell of a motor. How about 800 cc.
I’m not a Arctic Cat buyer but, this sled is absolutely awesome from front to rear. Looking forward to seeing it on the trails and talking to people who have them.
My First Arcticcat was a 1971 634 Puma. I drag raced when I was 15 a 75 440 Z and a 340 Z and my Puma. We raced in the WSRF. We did awesome. Arcticcat all the way up to the mid 2000s was the best snowmobile out there. I had no problem beating much bigger sleds with my 900ZR. It’s all in the clutching. Getting the HP to the track.
I’m a Polaris guy through and through. But I’m glad cat has finally stepped up and released a new platform. Looks like it will be a great sled, can’t wait to see what comes of them in the future. Competition is great, it fuels the sport.
Too many people think they need an 800/850, most don't. And it's nice you pointed that out. If I didn't have a snowchecked mountain sled and a '21 trail machine, this would be in the stable.
I have never needed much more power than the arctic cat 6000 engine has.
Right most the guys are Sallie's that can't drain a 500 let alone a 800/850. But us mountain guys need a reliable powerful 800-1000cc!
My 850 rocks tips up! But I like the direction cat is going I was long time cat guy went to Polaris in 2020
More power more throttle jockeys i see.
600 May work for flatlanders but I can’t see anyone switching over to cat who already have an 800/850 in the mountains. People may buy it for their kids/wife/girlfriend. Why doesn’t cat have one out in Revelstoke this winter for demos?? If they want people to buy them next season, probably a good idea.
Luke, thanks for delivering the walk-around that us Cat fans have been waiting on for several years! Hopefully this will put them ahead in many respects--not just catching up. I like to see all of the manufacturers innovating and pushing the sport forward.
Beautiful machine! Arctic Cat has always been a force in the performance snowmobile industry.
F.I.N.A.L.Y!!! Im so hyped that cat did something exciting. That thing looks awesome and sounds like it rides just as good!
I am an arctic cat fan for life. I think the procross is the best looking snowmobile ever made in certain color combos. But, I have to admit it's been very disheartening to see cat fall behind the way they did. This makes it exciting to be an arctic cat diehard again.
100% agree, they looked really good. To bad they’re owned by a company that seems afraid to spend money to make money.
100 percent agree, once they step up their engine game….
@@gpkarter71 Crossing my fingers for a factory 2 stroke turbo
So hard to compete with doo, #1 snowmobile.
I dunno about all that. The Procross still dominates XC racing VS all the newest and baddest sleds. Maybe the Procross is awesome and this is even better? People just want the latest and greatest tech and dont buy what actually works better and is more reliable.
Absolutely love this new Cat. Then again I'm a life long Arctic Cat guy. I can see this being my next one.
I’m glad that they have something really good, I want to see cat become a bigger player in the snowmobile world again
Luke, welcome back to Minnesota, and thank you for an excellent review. You put into words what I felt when I rode it. I think my review is one of my better videos, but yours is so much better - well done! I like the Rxc, and the handling was awesome, but they all are amazing. Arctic Cat did a great, great job!
Thanks for the awesome review! I don’t know why but Luke you are my favorite when it comes to reviewing a sled the tenacity and excitement in your voice! Glad to see Arctic Cat is back in the game!
Me, too. He does a great job.
I'm one of those 49 year old live in yesteryear type of Cat riders who grew up in the muscle sled era, complain about new sled prices, have ridden buddy's newer sleds, been unimpressed, and still own and ride 2001 long tracks with a taller seat, taller handlebars with lots of horse power while tuning all of my own stuff. I can honestly say this is probably the first time in 20 years that because of videos like this, I'm actually excited to ride a new Cat chassis. I'm sure it's very nice and would like to ride one to see what a nice job they've done on it. They don't have the grunt/hp/acceleration I want but this does look like a great new chassis, belt drive, great traction ect...this is finally a Cat sled I'm excited to take a ride on someday. Now if I can find a way to swap a 200+hp triple in it.. :) Thank you for the incredible common sense videos you guys put out intended to educate, critique and inform potential owners based on your years of experience riding all of the models and being great ambassadors for the sport.
That's awesome and thank you very much for watching!! 👊💥
Cool! Good to see Cat push some new tech! Hope it sells a ton of units and gets them some market share. Love competition!
Good informative video! Looks like cat has a real winner on its hands. Can’t wait to see them on the snow in person.
Man I wish I could get to ride every new snowmobile like you guys. Keep up the awesome content. My snowmobiling lives through you.
Not a Cat guy but hoping they have success with this new design. More competition is always a good thing! Any word yet on when and where they have some test rides planned so I can try it for myself?
I'm sure they'll make that information available as their spring program gets announced.
@@snowtrax Is it true this sled will have a magneto starter like Doo's SHOT? I have a Summit and wouldn't be without it.
Awesome, I used to ride cats long ago and since switched to Polaris, but have watched and waited for cats triumphant return to Glory! I hope this is it.
Just got a chance to ride this sled today, absolutely loved it
I think Artic Cat should bring back the original purple color scheme on this sled! On the green colors!
Finally a non Polaris fan boy review and positive look at what any cat fan has known for years. Cat simply the best
It is about time Cat came out with a new design. There has been nothing to really talk about for many years...unlike all the innovations that Polaris and Ski Doo have produced over the past several years.
Best detailed review on the Catalyst yet and I.ve watched them all. Well done. Cat has leaped frogged their competition with this chassis. 600 CC for aggressive trail riding, a strong 600 that is, will always be better then large CC sleds.... always. And more fun. Cant wait to get my ZR .
Excellent job with this review. Great coverage of the latest innovations from Cat who has led in that department since my Dad was selling Arctic Cat back in 1970!! That Catalyst raises the bar in so many ways! Thanks!
With the exception of the Arctic Cat snocross sleds from the past two years, AC makes the best looking sleds. I think the Catalyst carries that tradition. Can’t wait to try it out.
I love the looks of the snocross sleds....
I watch your TV show all the time along with your videos, and it is refreshing as a Cat guy, to hear some positive input about a Cat product. I have always respected SnowTrax opinions good or bad about Cat. I anticipate the new Catalyst being the new "real world sled of the year" At my age I was thinking my current Cat was my last but may have to rethink that with the new Catalyst.
I sled in the Madawaska area so not far from you and AJ. Great review, thanks for sharing
Absolutely. It is a 2024 so it won't be a contender this season but for sure next season. Be exciting to see what it will be up against.
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I understand that Doo and Poo will try to top it but as a Cat guy we haven't had much to be excited about lately. Love that Luke said the revised 600 C-Tec made it relevant again in this CC class. But by doing this small update it doesn't sound like Cat has a 650 class motor in the near future. They Claim a new big bore is in the works for 2025, sure hope they bring back the triple. I know, wishful thinking.
Keep the videos coming and thank you
Love the look of this chassis and your action shots showed really flat cornering. 600 is the best for trail anyway. Now everyone has belt drive except Doo and probably puts Doo into last place for weight. Love finally seeing some competition.
Agreed. That flat cornering isn’t just for the pro’s, like Luke - I could even corner like that. It’s really amazing!
Hear comes Cat to reclaim it's title. Next year I think they will have an 850 or maybe they will bring back there 900 or 1000 2 stroke! Love this sled way better looking to me than the pug looking ski doos and the polaris fragmented matrix looks. Excited for 2025 Arctic Cats
Very nice walk around video. Thanks for answering a lot of question everyone had regarding the new chassis. Probably a huge jump foward for Arctic Cat finally.
Sinking into a couch cushion is the perfect way to explain the seat on my riot😂 can’t wait for the catalyst
Same here. I love my Riot, but it’s hard work to get aggressive because of that seat. The Catalyst seat is exactly the opposite - it’s so much easier to shift your weight! New Riot has 39” ski stance, yet somehow corners and rides better than mine.
Cat, bringing back the laydown twin gives me firecat vibes.
I agree 600 class is the way to go for trail riding
Looks amazing 👏 congrats Arctic Cat
This sled looks amazing, Best looking sled on the market. I would love to ride one for a day.
It’s beautiful and I cannot wait for the mill in this chassis.
Awesome walk around :-) I think Snowtrax has struck twice with me ! About 10 years ago after watching your video (AJ's review) of the "then new" ZR6000 El Tigre, I was sold! I bought it, first new sled ever for me, and I couldn't of been happier 🙂 I regret selling that sled to this day 😞 I sold it to upgrade to a more powerful ZR 8000 because I thought I "needed" more power. I do like the added power, but for the tight twisty trails I ride, that El Tigre was ALOT better ! I miss the lighter feeling, the better fuel milage, and lower oil consumption that 600 had over my 800. I can't wait for the full review, I think I'll have no choice but to buy this sled too , my bank account hates you !!!!
Very good review of a totally new sled. Like that you touched on the 600 and it's capabilities. True the 600 on the trails is more usable power that most riders will use. The 800 850 and turbos don't make the corners the rider does. It's how much intestinal fortitude a rider has when you go through the corners and whoops. Have rode with guys that have the big cc's and talk a big story, but at the stop signs, my sled cools down, waiting for them. Exciting new sled with some trick and new technology.
Impressive looking snowmobile!
As a Mechanical Engineer I am fascinated by many of the new features on this sled, especially the push towards improved mass centralization. Coming from an extensive dirt bike career, I’ve experienced the real world benefits this brings to the game.
Great review Luke!
Most people don't appreciate how difficult a goal like this can be, given some constraints and working with a team. Respect is also due to management, because they clearly gave the engineers as much freedom as they could.
@@stevetrepanier4351 100% true..engineering always has their hands tied by corporate bean counters. Ive been fighting that battle for 30 years.
Yup. Thanks to ski doo we all get to ride revs
I'm glad you guys like it, I trust your opinion and Snowtech, and that's it!
Awesome!!
Wow, a new sled that I actually like! I love my rev, and don't feel the need to upgrade, the XP and XS are nice, but not a huge jump, some might think so, but there are better things out there. This thing though, I mean, cats and yamahas do look prety cool for the past, idk 5ish years. But this is the best looking and best designed sled of the past decade like you said, without a doubt! The next generation will see a 800 or 850 for those who want it, but you cant beat a 600 for what they are!
It's interesting to see more of the belt drive option on today's sled. Back in 2010, I installed a belt drive on my trail sled (Mxz 120" xp) and many of my friends laughed at me... I'm still running the same sled and same belt drive today and can attest for it's durability - and ZERO issues with using a belt vs. a chain. Although as general PM on it, I change out the belt every 4K miles... however, I don't think that's even necessary. My setup is a PB80 primary, team TSS04, TKI Belt drive, 1.5" ripsaw track... The rotating mass savings from the clutching to the belt drive is very noticeable; especially for the 500SS motor that is my engine... Glad to see AC designing the catalyst platform - from an engineering stance, it's got to be incredible having the engine sit 1" lower in the frame. Great job AC!
This is a huge move that saved cat, happy to see the company’s still got some competition
Ride skidoo because work at brp dealer. Always loved the green cats. Good for them with some new cool looking sleds
I am so excited to see this out on the trails! I am a cat guy and really excited to see this come out and hit the snow and see what more people say about it!
Definitely going with this sled for next year 👍great video.
Looks awesome. Sounds like a winner and Cat back in the game. Can't wait to see the mountain sled when they figure that out.
They look great in person. Glad to see cat headed in the right direction
I hope they have some success with this chassis, I would have bet on them going out of business after the Textron flop with the ATV’s. Good looking sled, nice fit and finish, not too sure about the composite boards tho.
Great "quick" overview! lol. Happy to see AC has stepped it up for sure, I am excited to give it a shot and I see they still left a little on the table to improve already with the old gages still on them.
Unless you are a lake racer you don’t need anything bigger than a 600 in my opinion. The only thing you lose is a little top end speed but you gain gas mileage,usually reliability and save some money on purchase price.
true for the guys back east but high elevation is completely different. Our trailhead is at 6500 ft and I have a 600 Summit and 850 Pro. Over 8000 ft the 600 is just a dog and even worse as the weather warms. But here around my farm in the valley at around 4000 ft the 600 rips
you're right about the motor size, I had an 800, went back to a 600 RXC this year, and you know what? Its a way more fun motor, only time I wanted more was on super long stretches, which are few and far between in new england, unless you're in northern Maine.
I knew when they finally came out with a new chassis it was gonna be big. Articat will be back no doubt
That was a great review Luke This chassis is been worked over from tip to tail Im excited to ride it I know some cross country racers have been riding this (not in race situations) and love how it responds to rider input I now ride a 600 late model cat and dont feel any need to get back on an 800 I dont get the complaints about gauges Are you out snowmobiling or out watching tv?
It's pretty old tech but it still works pretty good 😆
I’m so in, love this thing!! Long time cat fan and have been waiting for this redesign for a long time! Hopeful they do update the gauge cluster, which they may still do since these are prototype models I believe? So excited!!!!! They still running fox shocks? Also are they going to be offering a Riot/Riot X?
This sled looks amazing
New design and engineering looks great! I'll be interested in the touring focused ZR model and curious to see if they bring back the four-stroke.
Hey hey hey, You didn't start it for us! Joking, nice sled and review. Belt drive is a nice feature, no chain adjustment at 500 miles and every preseason, no chain case oil to change, weight savings and less rotating mass, all good stuff.
Yeah we want a re-edit. You didn’t start it.
1 strike.
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Umm... turn up the volume at the beginning. It sounds absolutely amazing.
Game on!! Way to go Cat!!! Super impressed, love it!
Another awesome review. Cant wait for the whole test ride segment.
Thanks for the video!. I gotta admit, I love this new chassis.
I love the look. Good review. It's good to see Arctic Cat innovating.
Been a Cat rider my whole life but was looking at Polaris for my next purchase. This just changed my mind. I have to own one of these and will pre-order for next year unless I can find one at a dealer this year. Thank you for a great review!
Its nice to see cat doing some catch up. It's also nice to see that nothing is really pulling me away from skidoo. Haha.
Love to see cat back in the game. I'm hardcore BRP but this is great.
Really excited to ride one. Can't wait. Glad they finally got away from the legal battle and hope thier future is bright
I think it's a cool looking sled👍👍👍
I like it a lot! Good job AC👍
I'm still a Cat guy at heart and totally want one of these. However, I am never going back to 2-strokers. I have a 21 Renegade 900 ACE and its just phenomenal. If Cat can get a Yammy 4-stroke 1049 motor in the Catalyst at a reasonable price I will buy one for sure.
Thanks ...great commentary you never mentioned anything about the track or if the sled comes with some kind of reverse gear , and would you know how much is a starting price for this awesome looking sled...keep up the fantastic work that you and the crew do !!! Muskoka Dave Cheers
That sled is the Wicked Witch of the West with that green & black. Nice
That is a really nice looking sled
Fantastic job! As usual, lol. Glad to see Cat back and innovating. It only pushes Doo and Polaris more and helps strengthen the whole industry. Absolutely love these detailed looks and your honest, well educated and experienced opinions. Keep them coming!
Much appreciated! 🙏
Nice Job! You guys are doing some outstanding video's this year. Keep it up.👍👍
Skidoo guy for life here but wow what a great looking sled and awesome to see arctic cat making some moves… Curious about the gauge?
Awesome Luke!!! Sled looks sweet.
Kudos to Arctic Cat, looks good 👍
I'm more of a Polaris guy and honestly this is intriguing. honestly if they make and 800 or 850 crossover version of this with regular rails, 146' x 2' track and a reliable engine! Also curious if they be able to make them with putting the turbo 4 stroke in there.
Finally completion is back. Hey other guys, easy to remove panels get on it. Biggest gripe on my skidoo sleds have been hood removal. Make it tooless so we could easily pull the hood on the trail if we had to or just make maintenance easier. Belt drive is cool and cool to see on a trail sled, only down side is the space by your toe.
Polaris has super easy to remove panels and hood also. But this may be better. Also, the belt drive doesnt intrude into the footwell any more than a chaincase would. Less actually.
Haven’t had a Cat since my 76 El Tigre. Man, this thing is HOT looking. If it rides half as good as it looks it should put Cat back on the map.
remember those 500 free airs, theyd rip on a cold night with a full moon, no headlight needed
@@bennyb6071 it was an el Tigre 5000. 500cc of raw Suzuki free air power. It would rip in the bitter cold but bring a few extra plugs if you attempted and trail riding. Lol, how far we’ve come. Great memories
Always lusted after the late 70’s el Tigre’s, but never owned one.
That’s Awsome love the belt drive!!! No more chaincase oil and leaks… really wanted to hear it though, but I’m sure you’ll start it on the next video.. good job I’d like to rip one, the exact one your on!!!!
I'm a Polaris guy, but if Cat offers a twin rail option in the M, I think I'd order one. Even if it just had the Ctec 800 in it. I've always had a soft spot for Cat, I think they're consistently the best looking sled on the snow.....they always look menacing and I love it haha.
One thing I've noticed in these reviews is nobody shows the new gauge - are are they keeping the same gauges off the Pro Climb??
"It's got a center mounted pull chord, which doesn't make a difference, but at least you have one. Some sleds don't even have one." LOL!
BRP are now the only ones now with a chain case. And it's (still) right in the way of your foot. I wonder how long it will take for them to switch to a belt drive so us Polaris guys can say "tHeRE gOEs dOO cOPyiNG pOLaRiS." JK. We wouldn't do that. We can act like adults.
Thanks for the review Luke! Been eagerly awaiting this one!!
There isn't a new gauge yet to show off.
@@snowtrax Kinda figured so. I liked their previous gauges anyway…wouldn’t break my heart to see it return.🤷🏼♂️
They already tried that so called trick
Shadows and shot angle against the sun matters, Luke..
Great info, just wish I could see what you’re talking about.
Catalyst is a game changer! It looks great, reviewers say its the best handling sled on the trails, and the M versions may be the best Mountain sleds. Lets hope the big bore engine is atleast a 880-920 cc and possibly comes in two versions, an N/A version about 175HP, and another optional version with a small turbo for about 190HP.
Same with me man, looks pretty awesome
100% agree, can’t wait to order one!!
"Game changer", lol. More like welcome Arctic-Cat to this decade.
@@Echoes- yeah it’s been a long time coming for sure, just excited for the future to come!!
Good to hear the revised 600 is worthy with the light weight new chassis
Great video I think it looks great and it’s my kind of sled trail weapon!
Thanks for a good video Luke. Fun to finally see this thing in the hands of reviewers and get another view on things compared to AC own videos. And it's gonna be fun to see the evolution of this chassis with bigger motors and so on. I do feel that the arctic cat is now gonna be king of the snow again and Doo and Poo have to play catchup :)
HECK YEAH MAN!!! I am a live & die cat guy, WAY TO GO ARCTIC CAT!!!
Luke seems genuinely excited about this sled.
Yeah, I think he enjoyed riding it.
My first sled ever was a ZR120 and I’ve loved the brand ever since but since the F7 there hasn’t been a sled that I just absolutely loved from cat. I found my fox with Polaris in the SKS 146 and axys PRO X but this right here makes me excited to be a Cat fan again. I’m excited and I’m hopeful they do make it available with an 800 especially for the crossover chassis
Instrument panel does it have a GPS like the 7s on Polaris? Can you guys do a video on snowmobile else of service for the DIY guy that would like to keep his sled, example: service for chaincase what manufacturer have a drain plug. Easy install of plugs, belt changes. Real world weight Comparables in the 600 class and an 800 class lightest to heaviest for trail purposes. Great buyers guide for the guy looking for a new sled, value for the dollar 👍😊 thanks hope to see it happen in the near future 😊
So excited for this sled
I was reading how they made the steering feel lighter. I'm an old concrete guy with wore out elbow and hands. How would you rate the steering effort on this one vs the other 6xx class sleds. Looking for the best for my hands and arms
Great video! Would like to hear more about the rear suspension set up. Had a Cat with Slide Action, and switched to Doo for the R Motion X and never looked back. How does it stack up on the Catalyst?
Its a beauty!
I'm still curious on what yamaha is doin? I sure hope they get to update there chassis as well, this looks excellent and I'm so pumped to try one.
After this video, I'm seriously thinking about selling my XCR 850, and getting this!!
Die Hard polaris guy here but I want one of these bad. Looks to be an incredible trail weapon. Any a-hole can Bar the throttle across a lake.
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Very interested to see what people think of it in the riot model. I could be very interested in that. I know the zr and rxc will be a better full trail burner but if the riot can come somewhat close but have the fun factor the full trails sleds can miss then I could possibly see a 600 being ok fun.
great video, a long time coming from cat!!
Thanks for the educational information on this beast !!
hoping to see lots of opinions from different areas like in very bumby trails how the suspension holds up. thank you for extremely good video, AGAIN!!
Thank you!!