I still love this SXS.... but CHANGE YOUR OIL AND FILTER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU BUY ONE. The Yamaha engine has too much assembly lube inside and the oil filter was totally plugged up at 10 miles on the odometer. I only found it because some guys on a Wildcat XX facebook page were showing pictures. I should be fine now...but heads up!
Completely agree! I love my 2019 Wildcat XX LTD!! Almost one year with 900 miles and not one problem!! We ride West Va and Busco Beach and many other east coast places and we push them hard! Got rid of the 30" stock tires (way to slippery) and went with 15" ITP Hurricane wheels and 32" Maxxis Carnivore tires!! What a difference in traction and handling!!! WAY BETTER than my 2012 RZR XP900!!!!!!!! Best day of my life was the day that RZR sold!!! hahahahah
Good choice hope you enjoy it I love my 19 xx Ltd it’s also bean a great machine so far,the ride is so smooth haven’t taken it on some really hardcore trails to see how everything holds up but I’m sure it’ll handle it just fine
KC 135 We ride trails to rocks and I’ve had no problems! This machine is a tank! Outer tie rods are a little small and may show some wear at 800+ miles but we ride pretty darn hard in West VA! I sure don’t baby my Wildcat XX! Really impressed with the build. Not perfect but damn near! WAY BETTER than my 2012 RZR XP900!!!!
I absolutely love my XX. The best sxs that I have ever owned. I'm 6' 3" and it was a plus for me on the inside too. I love the fact it is so over built. Have owned it for two years, beat the heck out of it and have had no problems. Great choice
The structure of these machines are second to none in the OEM market. Can’t wait to see the new speed machines. The chassis and suspension design on these are amazing. This is the only factory cage I trust too.
These are built like beast!! You will need to adjust the preload on all the shocks after about 6 months! And eventually you need to upgrade to the shock therapy dual rate spring kit to keep your 15” of ride height! Ive had zero issues other that and Ive had mine over a year now....mostly wooded trails and rocky stuff! I can ride all day in my xx with not comfort issues! The XX has way more than the KFX 1000! Congrats and enjoy your xx you’ll love it!!
Good luck with your new toy. I have always liked Arctic Cats, but hard to find a dealer in my area. Look forward to more videos of it and hopefully some good towing videos of the Gladiator.
I have a 2019 model as we'll and I absolutely love it, so far I race the heck out of it on the open desert trails and big sand dunes within issues. I hope you are enjoying yours too.
I have a 2018 A it was one of the 1st ones sold in Michigan and I really run the heck out of it I've never had a issue with the axles belt motor steering anything he just keeps right on going I rock crawl with it I run it in the mud I just keep the basic maintenance up and it keeps long gone IPhone that the Can-Am in the players can't keep up to me in the wolves it's a really smooth ride I can ride all day will it and not feel tired And a wait yeah it's a little heavy but when you start add know that stuff to these Other machines they gain weight real fast
I bought a 2020 XX, because of this guy my machine now has 3,400++ miles in UTAH 1 belt(old one still good) 3 spark plugs and a 4 or 5 oil changes are my total expenses best purchase ever. I did have a misfire and replaced coils this year from Yamaha $71.00 dollars each only needed (1) I replaced them all why not So many followed the "Main Stream" and, We veered off on our own and it paid off for Us!!!
Excellent overview! I really enjoy our Maverick Trail, but if I ever decide to change to a "full size" machine, the XX would be at the top of my list! FYI, the MT probably has the stiffest rear suspension in the SXS world and the XX has the plushest.
Another pro you forgot to mention is what they did for the bearing area. The bearings are bigger than other UTVs for extra toughness. Plus the wheels don't put stress on the axle end because the hub actually goes into the bearing to carry the vehicle weight. The others put this weight on axle and this causes the axle to snap at the ends.
Awesome video. Didn’t know it have 125hp and is good looking. I was never even considered one of this. I don’t like the front the only thing I don’t like
Actually 130 horsepower rating on the 2019 and up, Unless you are in the sand dunes or want silly bragging rights, 130 ponies is all you will ever need. Haha Never been let down by mine. Will even outrun the turbos in the whoops! haha Mash the throttle and hold on! That thing screams to 8-9500 rpm and throws you back in the seat until you let go!! Especially in 4WD!!
For anything except the sand dunes, 130 horsepower (the highest N/A engine out there) is all the power you'll need. The XX crawls up hills like a mountain goat in low and screams to 75mph in high!! Over 95 mph with proper tuning and tire size!!! So unless you are in the dunes or want "mud hole bragging rights" a turbo is a waste of money and maintenance IMO.
Rich Farfugnuven Bragging rights Hahahahaha Besides sand there is no “need” for it In the woods and mud you just get stuck faster Hahahahaha Just yanking your chain To each his own It’s like my friends 1270 horsepower Mustang Don’t need that on the street Hahahahaha We both will make it up a hill or through a mud hole You’ll just throw more mud and sound cool with all of the Ppsssshhhhh Ppsssshhhhh From the blow off valve Hahahahaha
1800lbs is the norm now. The XP pro is nealy 1800. The Kawa KRX is 1900lbs. So really the memo is out make UTV more beefy. Everybody else is just following the XX's lead here. Sadly I'm not seeing the rest of the competition reverse the air intake and exhaust output. The exhaust output should be facing towards the rear. But the rest are still doing it old school here.
You speak the truth about the intake and exhaust!! That's why all of the Poolaris were burning to the ground!! And on the XX the weight is mainly in the structure. The roll cage runs throughout the whole machine! The strongest, thickest tubing in the industry!
jesselebby I’m hoping there are dealers willing to do fair trade-ins. I’ve only had my Wildcat XX for less than 2years and still owe on it. I would love Robby’s new car but at that priceI would have to sell/trade in my XX. Pretty much the new car is everything Textron didn’t do plus a few things.
I went out for test ride in one so it was the demo ride was great unfortunately the engine blew up. I was still willing to get one just could not get to the price point i wanted. Ended up with a rzr
The earlier ones had a Yamaha factory problem with the engine. The demos are abused and not taken care of also. Drive like you have sense during the break-in and change the oil earlier than the book states and you'll be fine. Warming up the Yamaha engine is very important too. Sorry you had a bad experience. These things are strong and have less maintenance than other brands
It's because of the up and down nature of the quality of built- WHO owns them now what brand is this under, it says a lot. The suspension isn't where it needs to be and frankly, you being an east coast guy with a WEST coast sand built rig, it will be interesting to see what the long term is. I know that the original Wildcat for all its short coming was a decent rig in the east, the articulation, the true front diff lock, etc. BUT this is so different even the west coast guys are passing these up for the X3's. Honestly I'd love to see a KRX1000 vs XX comparison.
1978JWJ think a lot of west coast guys are passing it because it’s not turbo’d fact is this thing will hang in the desert even being NA it is a little soft on the suspension but also most people don’t ever set the suspension up properly either I had to add some preload to mine to set up ride height it made a big difference on the handling and ride quality
They all have their problems. They all have good and bad. KRX is already having steering issues. Honda is having some transmission issues. can am and polaris CONTINUE to have problems. And they have been at this for YEARS. So I would give the Wildcat XX a chance. Pretty damn good for 3 years and they seem to upgrade any problem they may have quickly which is more than I can say about can am and polaris
How is towing working out with the 2” spacer up front and .75 in the back? How much sag? I’m thinking about swapping out my Rubicon take off suspension on mine and going back to Max Tow springs with iron rocks new 2” front AND rear spacers to keep more rake.
This thing tows like a champ. I had the Wildcat XX turned around backward for more tongue weight and the truck still sat level and gets good fuel economy all things considered. I'm happy with it. Handles well and doesn't sag.
Do some research on the suspension please. That system is used on most of the racing off-road trucks for years!! Those rear trailing arms are massive and built for a tank!!! Really strong with no radius rods to bend, break, or wear out quickly!!! And they use 50mm wheel bearings!!! The largest in the industry!! The heim joints are huge and adjustable for axle adjustment if ever needed. I've hammered my 2019 XX in Virginia and West VA mountains for a year and a half and for 1400 miles on rocks and in mud with no damage at all on the rear arms or anything else! Not sure where you get "weak" from. Ive seen brand new Canned Hams and Pooolaris with the radius rods bent all to hell. Ive been a mechanic and fabricator for over 43 years so Im not blowing smoke. Haha
The older artic cats were really unreliable the artic cat textron dealer in my town went out of business, not many dealers sell them makes me wonder how long they are going to be around
You have never owned a cat obviously. I have owned many and own 2 cat atvs currently. The most reliable out there. Don't just chime in on something you know nothing about please.
Camaro69 Green bro Iam a cat guy but don’t say the Atvs are the most reliable out there that just makes you look stupid ever heard of a grizzly tanks ........
Mine came loaded up pretty good with bumpers, windshield, blue-tooth stereo with amp, full doors, 15" wheels and 30" tires not to mention huge control arms, double sheer suspension, full locking front differential, a bed that holds a 32" spare tire, a race ready roll cage with intrusion bars, and 130 (non-turbo) horsepower. Everything you have to pay extra for on most the other brands. And all the flashy lights and graphics on the others aren't going to bring you home. Haha
I bought my 2019 wildcat XX LTD for $19,140 brand new 1 1/2 years ago and I think the 2021 XX is $19,990 at Ebensburg Yamaha/Arctic Cat!! They already have many upgrades as apposed to the other brands so you wont have to spend $$$$$ the day you buy it like the less expensive brands!! The LTD came with f&r bumpers, windshield, and a stereo with amp! The 18, 19, and 20 are great but there have been a few upgrades so I believe the 20 and 21 are the way to go. I love my Wildcat XX!! 1400 miles so far with normal maintenance and a few parts that I broke haha (my fault completely) Great machine!!!! Sold my old Polaris RZR and never looked back!!! I'm a never RZR againer!! Hahaha
I still love this SXS.... but CHANGE YOUR OIL AND FILTER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU BUY ONE. The Yamaha engine has too much assembly lube inside and the oil filter was totally plugged up at 10 miles on the odometer. I only found it because some guys on a Wildcat XX facebook page were showing pictures. I should be fine now...but heads up!
Completely agree! I love my 2019 Wildcat XX LTD!! Almost one year with 900 miles and not one problem!! We ride West Va and Busco Beach and many other east coast places and we push them hard! Got rid of the 30" stock tires (way to slippery) and went with 15" ITP Hurricane wheels and 32" Maxxis Carnivore tires!! What a difference in traction and handling!!! WAY BETTER than my 2012 RZR XP900!!!!!!!! Best day of my life was the day that RZR sold!!! hahahahah
Good choice hope you enjoy it I love my 19 xx Ltd it’s also bean a great machine so far,the ride is so smooth haven’t taken it on some really hardcore trails to see how everything holds up but I’m sure it’ll handle it just fine
KC 135 We ride trails to rocks and I’ve had no problems! This machine is a tank! Outer tie rods are a little small and may show some wear at 800+ miles but we ride pretty darn hard in West VA! I sure don’t baby my Wildcat XX!
Really impressed with the build. Not perfect but damn near! WAY BETTER than my 2012 RZR XP900!!!!
Supposedly dealers were supposed to already changed the factory oil out! Not 100% though?
If you haven't yet, get the prp door bags with the knee pad. LOVE mine.
Im tall too, I picked up a 2012 and fits me great.
I absolutely love my XX. The best sxs that I have ever owned. I'm 6' 3" and it was a plus for me on the inside too. I love the fact it is so over built. Have owned it for two years, beat the heck out of it and have had no problems. Great choice
The structure of these machines are second to none in the OEM market. Can’t wait to see the new speed machines. The chassis and suspension design on these are amazing. This is the only factory cage I trust too.
These are built like beast!!
You will need to adjust the preload on all the shocks after about 6 months! And eventually you need to upgrade to the shock therapy dual rate spring kit to keep your 15” of ride height! Ive had zero issues other that and Ive had mine over a year now....mostly wooded trails and rocky stuff! I can ride all day in my xx with not comfort issues! The XX has way more than the KFX 1000! Congrats and enjoy your xx you’ll love it!!
Good luck with your new toy. I have always liked Arctic Cats, but hard to find a dealer in my area. Look forward to more videos of it and hopefully some good towing videos of the Gladiator.
I have a 2019 model as we'll and I absolutely love it, so far I race the heck out of it on the open desert trails and big sand dunes within issues. I hope you are enjoying yours too.
I love the way my XX drives. With a set of springs the are monsters in the whoops.
The guys out at Shock Therapy have a great set 0f springs custom made to your machine and its accessories/weight/tires/etc!!!!
I have a 2018 A it was one of the 1st ones sold in Michigan and I really run the heck out of it I've never had a issue with the axles belt motor steering anything he just keeps right on going I rock crawl with it I run it in the mud I just keep the basic maintenance up and it keeps long gone IPhone that the Can-Am in the players can't keep up to me in the wolves it's a really smooth ride I can ride all day will it and not feel tired And a wait yeah it's a little heavy but when you start add know that stuff to these Other machines they gain weight real fast
I bought a 2020 XX, because of this guy my machine now has 3,400++ miles in UTAH 1 belt(old one still good) 3 spark plugs and a 4 or 5 oil changes are my total expenses best purchase ever. I did have a misfire and replaced coils this year from Yamaha $71.00 dollars each only needed (1) I replaced them all why not So many followed the "Main Stream" and, We veered off on our own and it paid off for Us!!!
Own a 18 XX. Have had several sxs. It may be my favorite and I love being the one that people always ask, what is that? lol
Excellent overview! I really enjoy our Maverick Trail, but if I ever decide to change to a "full size" machine, the XX would be at the top of my list! FYI, the MT probably has the stiffest rear suspension in the SXS world and the XX has the plushest.
Love my XX!!! No regrets and I would buy another! Or a speed sxs!!!
Nice! Can’t wait to see more of both the Gladiator and XX! 👍✌️
My next big upgrade will be the streamline larger brakes all the way around!! Can’t have too much braking!
Great choice .. I’m sure you’ll get a lot of satisfaction out of that buggy !
I am a tour guide . We drive the Wildcats for tours here in Spain. Amazing buggys
Another pro you forgot to mention is what they did for the bearing area. The bearings are bigger than other UTVs for extra toughness. Plus the wheels don't put stress on the axle end because the hub actually goes into the bearing to carry the vehicle weight. The others put this weight on axle and this causes the axle to snap at the ends.
Awesome video. Didn’t know it have 125hp and is good looking. I was never even considered one of this. I don’t like the front the only thing I don’t like
Actually 130 horsepower rating on the 2019 and up, Unless you are in the sand dunes or want silly bragging rights, 130 ponies is all you will ever need. Haha Never been let down by mine. Will even outrun the turbos in the whoops! haha
Mash the throttle and hold on! That thing screams to 8-9500 rpm and throws you back in the seat until you let go!! Especially in 4WD!!
I put mine front end first, incase doors would open on highway, love mine, room for my 2 big dogs also, have fun.
I do wish that they would offer this with a factory Turbo. I do think that Textron needs to sell Arctic Cat back to Arctic Cat or a big company.
For anything except the sand dunes, 130 horsepower (the highest N/A engine out there) is all the power you'll need. The XX crawls up hills like a mountain goat in low and screams to 75mph in high!! Over 95 mph with proper tuning and tire size!!! So unless you are in the dunes or want "mud hole bragging rights" a turbo is a waste of money and maintenance IMO.
@@70GTODAN my 2020 Can Am has 195 HP and trust me it's not "too much."
Rich Farfugnuven
Bragging rights
Hahahahaha
Besides sand there is no “need” for it
In the woods and mud you just get stuck faster
Hahahahaha
Just yanking your chain
To each his own
It’s like my friends 1270 horsepower Mustang
Don’t need that on the street
Hahahahaha
We both will make it up a hill or through a mud hole
You’ll just throw more mud and sound cool with all of the
Ppsssshhhhh
Ppsssshhhhh
From the blow off valve
Hahahahaha
1800lbs is the norm now. The XP pro is nealy 1800. The Kawa KRX is 1900lbs. So really the memo is out make UTV more beefy. Everybody else is just following the XX's lead here. Sadly I'm not seeing the rest of the competition reverse the air intake and exhaust output. The exhaust output should be facing towards the rear. But the rest are still doing it old school here.
You speak the truth about the intake and exhaust!! That's why all of the Poolaris were burning to the ground!! And on the XX the weight is mainly in the structure. The roll cage runs throughout the whole machine! The strongest, thickest tubing in the industry!
@@70GTODAN Robbi Gordon's new machine is keeping with the reward facing exhaust. Pretty much XX 2.0. Really great machine he's making.
jesselebby
I’m hoping there are dealers willing to do fair trade-ins.
I’ve only had my Wildcat XX for less than 2years and still owe on it. I would love Robby’s new car but at that priceI would have to sell/trade in my XX.
Pretty much the new car is everything Textron didn’t do plus a few things.
I went out for test ride in one so it was the demo ride was great unfortunately the engine blew up.
I was still willing to get one just could not get to the price point i wanted. Ended up with a rzr
The earlier ones had a Yamaha factory problem with the engine. The demos are abused and not taken care of also. Drive like you have sense during the break-in and change the oil earlier than the book states and you'll be fine. Warming up the Yamaha engine is very important too. Sorry you had a bad experience. These things are strong and have less maintenance than other brands
How much was it out the door or your monthly payment
I love my 2020 XTR 1000 just like my 2018 wildcat 1000X
Good choice. I made the same move.
Good choice I have a double X also which I really enjoy so far no issues it's been a great machine
It's because of the up and down nature of the quality of built- WHO owns them now what brand is this under, it says a lot. The suspension isn't where it needs to be and frankly, you being an east coast guy with a WEST coast sand built rig, it will be interesting to see what the long term is. I know that the original Wildcat for all its short coming was a decent rig in the east, the articulation, the true front diff lock, etc. BUT this is so different even the west coast guys are passing these up for the X3's. Honestly I'd love to see a KRX1000 vs XX comparison.
1978JWJ think a lot of west coast guys are passing it because it’s not turbo’d fact is this thing will hang in the desert even being NA it is a little soft on the suspension but also most people don’t ever set the suspension up properly either I had to add some preload to mine to set up ride height it made a big difference on the handling and ride quality
They all have their problems. They all have good and bad. KRX is already having steering issues. Honda is having some transmission issues. can am and polaris CONTINUE to have problems. And they have been at this for YEARS. So I would give the Wildcat XX a chance. Pretty damn good for 3 years and they seem to upgrade any problem they may have quickly which is more than I can say about can am and polaris
Nice, I'm almost convinced. Quick question, what trailer and size are you using?
The trailer in this video is a 6.5' x 12'. I'll also haul it in a 7x14' enclosed trailer.
@@4-LOW I haul mine in a 7x16 and it's tight but it works!
How is it holding up? Any problems with it?
Where did you buy it and how much I want to get one
MLS in Georgetown KY. We just bought the 2021 from there yesterday. Love it!
How is towing working out with the 2” spacer up front and .75 in the back? How much sag? I’m thinking about swapping out my Rubicon take off suspension on mine and going back to Max Tow springs with iron rocks new 2” front AND rear spacers to keep more rake.
This thing tows like a champ. I had the Wildcat XX turned around backward for more tongue weight and the truck still sat level and gets good fuel economy all things considered. I'm happy with it. Handles well and doesn't sag.
Nice rig
Is this brand good
Hollerwood here you come.
Are the engines holding up in these??
What size trailer is that?
What size trailer you got for the xx?
you need hold down points for your trailer very scary to transport your new cat
The front end is really strong 5:13 but the rear end is nothing there besides the axel not other support 2:50 totally a weak spot empty just the axel
Do some research on the suspension please. That system is used on most of the racing off-road trucks for years!! Those rear trailing arms are massive and built for a tank!!! Really strong with no radius rods to bend, break, or wear out quickly!!! And they use 50mm wheel bearings!!! The largest in the industry!! The heim joints are huge and adjustable for axle adjustment if ever needed. I've hammered my 2019 XX in Virginia and West VA mountains for a year and a half and for 1400 miles on rocks and in mud with no damage at all on the rear arms or anything else! Not sure where you get "weak" from. Ive seen brand new Canned Hams and Pooolaris with the radius rods bent all to hell. Ive been a mechanic and fabricator for over 43 years so Im not blowing smoke. Haha
The older artic cats were really unreliable the artic cat textron dealer in my town went out of business, not many dealers sell them makes me wonder how long they are going to be around
You have never owned a cat obviously. I have owned many and own 2 cat atvs currently. The most reliable out there. Don't just chime in on something you know nothing about please.
Was referring to the SXS the new textron designed by Robby Gordon is pretty reliable but he cut ties and now his his own brand
@@camaro69green31 the old ac were very unreliable and break all the time in Glamis. The new ones are hardly seen so I can't comment, yet!!!
Camaro69 Green bro Iam a cat guy but don’t say the Atvs are the most reliable out there that just makes you look stupid ever heard of a grizzly tanks ........
@@juliandig4323 dude is a moron if he thinks anything is more reliable than any of the Asian brands. Even can am kills the AC
I love arctic cat but they are notorious for not putting what comes standard on others on. Their bikes. You have to buy all that...
Mine came loaded up pretty good with bumpers, windshield, blue-tooth stereo with amp, full doors, 15" wheels and 30" tires not to mention huge control arms, double sheer suspension, full locking front differential, a bed that holds a 32" spare tire, a race ready roll cage with intrusion bars, and 130 (non-turbo) horsepower. Everything you have to pay extra for on most the other brands. And all the flashy lights and graphics on the others aren't going to bring you home. Haha
you got a good deal because others dont want them.......
Where did you buy it and how much I want to get one
I bought my 2019 wildcat XX LTD for $19,140 brand new 1 1/2 years ago and I think the 2021 XX is $19,990 at Ebensburg Yamaha/Arctic Cat!! They already have many upgrades as apposed to the other brands so you wont have to spend $$$$$ the day you buy it like the less expensive brands!! The LTD came with f&r bumpers, windshield, and a stereo with amp! The 18, 19, and 20 are great but there have been a few upgrades so I believe the 20 and 21 are the way to go. I love my Wildcat XX!! 1400 miles so far with normal maintenance and a few parts that I broke haha (my fault completely) Great machine!!!! Sold my old Polaris RZR and never looked back!!! I'm a never RZR againer!! Hahaha