REVIEW: 2020 Arctic Cat Alterra TRV 700
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- Has ARCTIC CAT finally got it right? The low price makes it an even BETTER deal? What happened to the TRV 700? Let's find out!
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one of the best and beautiful out there- love 2up ridin with our TRV- and the H1 motors are one of the best single out there- stronger then my 640ktm - and even more reliable!!
Love my 2014 700 TRV. Great motor and power steering is great. Hate the new front, but can live with it. You can reclutch and put in heavier wet clutch springs, will be a lot quicker.
I have a 2017 TRV 700 and have relatives with standard and TRVs going back many years. They’re good units. Not the fastest or he most options but they’re reliable and good value. Solid machines with decent performance and well thought out features.
I have on 04 400 4x4 Arctic Cat machine. Great bike, it's slow, but ultra reliable. I'd love to upgrade to a bigger Arctic Cat ATV or side x side from them, but so far I really don't see anything that really turns me on. Honestly, the fit and finish on them seems to be lacking from what I've seen, and there is a serious lack of dealers around me. I use to have about 4 or 5 dealers around me within a hour or so drive. Now there's 1.... I am hoping they update the entire line up soon. Seems the sled's get all the attention now a days. The dirt lineup from Arctic Cat seems to almost be an afterthought to them. Very unfortunate. Nice review you did on this machine. Enjoyed it.
Nothing on this machine really changed from when it was a CAT to when Textron bought CAT. 2015 Cat made this available. Nice video guys...well done.
Oh but they did change stuff in 2020 and that's why I made that review. pleasantly surprised about the fit and finish, the updated seats and global performance probably due to proper tuning. Very well sorted ATV now.... Can we have an 800 or 1000cc Cat now with a good engine?
Great review, and thank you for all the great information on your channel. I am in the market for a new atv and I'm torn as to what to buy. We had a Grizzly that we rode two up - I know not ideal or safe but we are tourers not motocross, so we carefully made it work - but now I want to get something new. Most likely SxS but honestly my heart still prefers a 2up atv, so both are on the table. as mentioned we are touring type folks, and mostly do light trail riding, nothing hardcore (although I do like to get out on my own every now and then to rip!!).
I have been all over the map, and we have a limited budget - I love the Honda 1000-5 but 26k??? (I'm in PEI, CANADA) So as an alternative I am looking at 2ups - CF Moto and now the Alterra. In the SxS world I like the Mule Pros, Teryx, Wolverine, Viking, ans the Textron (not any for of old Arctic Cat quality). I'm not a fan of Polaris quality, and Can Am seems pricey and really $$$ to maintain. Our biggest reason for going to SxS is simple - grandkids, so if we can take three or four great.
At the moment of this comment I am leaning towards a Mule Pro FXR/FXT or Teryx4, but my $$$ isn't burning a hole so I'm in no rush to make a bad decision. What are your 'off the cuff" thoughts? What machines have caught your eye as far as value goes. I am NOT a mechanic. I have done some of my own work but I just hate it. Love the Grizzly - change the oil & air, and go! Our riding style and terrain is open dirt roads, a few trails, we can avoid narrow (50") trails, and run light to moderate speeds. In comparison, when I was younger, I had a sled, and we ran all night right to the limit. Thte throttle was like a light switch - either ON or OFF. That is NOT how we ride our atv. LOL.
I know this is a long comment, but I suspect I am not alone in my query. As the market & products develop, and the population ages, I believe there are a lot of people looking to a comfortable, quiet, trail machine that is capable of light work tasks, to give them a fulfilling riding experience that they can share with family.
All and any comments are welcome. Ride on!
You don't want this doesn't even have diff lock 3 wheel drive is not worth it. Get a polaris. I went from grizzly and honda to a polaris sportsman 850sp and I'll never go back. It's like riding on a cloud and no messing with buttons or stopping for diff lock just leave it in 4wd and it will stay in 2wd until any wheel front or back rotates only a few degrees different than the others it locks all 4 wheels in. At first I thought o so I gotta wait for wheels to spin to get 4wd. But then I tried it you can't even tell you can put it in low gear and in snow and barely creep and just all 4 wheels just instantly lock in I've never noticed once when it changes from 2 to 4 . And since I got my sportsman I've lifted it and put 29 inch tires on it nothing to crazy and it's just so comfortable. The power is crazy. It can pull anything. I have a little girl and she rides with me the seat is amazing like riding a cadillac. The power steering is amazing and you get it all for ten grand.
What brand is the seat and where do I find one? I need it for a Tracker ATV which is made by Textron and I believe is the same machine. Thanks for the video!
Cat made a TRV in this model/Chassis with the 1000 (951cc). Rare as hens teeth if you can find one. Only came in red if I remember correctly.
I would not touch that motor with a ten foot pole... way too many issues and seriously underpowered for a 1000CC class machine
@@PowerSportsQuebec You have no knowledge on this subject obviously. I have owned a 2009 Thunder Cat 1000 since new and I have had zero issues with it from engine, trans to chassis. And it has more power then the best of the newer ATV's. I'v ridden for years with all brands of big bores. Get out and ride with one before you give your opinion.
Well, having worked for a Cat dealer' service dept. I stand by what Powersports Quebec said. I had dozens of cases with that 1000cc engine blown to bits in the quads and in the Wildcat X. Sorry but those we're one of the worst 1000cc class engines in the business.
Great honest review thanks for that. As for the brakes the pads they take forever to break in my 2016 took 300 klms to feel good. Maybe aftermarket pads would help. At the price point its going for junk tires is all you can expect
Hello Jim. The demo I had during the review (in the snow footage) was well broken in and I always compare to the other units I sample. With all the other two seaters in the Canadian market having linked brakes, the Alterra falls short on brake modulation and feel in comparison. It's not a deal breaker but I think it's well worth mentioning. And yes the stock tires are absolute garbage.
I have my very own tire brand (Traxion Offroad) and call BS on manufacturers installing garbage on such great machines. Would you pay like 150-200$ extra to have premium radial touring tires on a two up rig? I would. That's the amount it's going to cost them to have great tires installed at the factory. And I'm being very loose on cost because they can get awesome pricing for volume purchases.
Bottom line: Great (actually now, one of the best) mid size touring atv with below average brakes and crappy stock tires.
@@ATVGUYS OK I understand but is there aftermarket pads for Arctic Cats 🐈 that you would recommend for older machines? I have a 500 efi i use for old guy cruising and utility type work. The pads i think are not of greatest quality. They work but my experience as a race car builder says there must be better out there
I really appreciate your “real world “ review. A breath of fresh air chum. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! I appreciate your comment. I call it like I see it. Some people don't like it and my english sucks. I will try and improve.
ATV GUYS As far as your English goes, I think you’re doing a phenomenal job. I personally believe you don’t have to change a thing. I enjoy watching videos that the reviewer holds nothing back. Us as Canadians get a bad rap for that it seems. Too nice lol. Also not everyone needs the biggest, baddest or fastest machine on the market, so reviews on basic atv’s without all the options that are affordable to “ the average joe” are just what is missing I think. Giving an honest review and not sugar coating is what’s lacking on You Tube. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy seeing reviews on quads that shoot roost into the next province too, but all the big channels go for big bore quads first. Also you being a mechanic you see problem areas where the average consumer wouldn’t. That is also a nice perspective expressed on your channel. Keep the awesome videos coming!
thank you for the video. There is an alternative to the rear seat in the accessories?
Thought arctic cat was purchased by Textron industries? I believe they were.
i own 1 for some reason it makes clicking noises on high gear and i agree with u the rubber sucks
So glad someone out there finally reviewed the 700 after they went to the dry clutch system. I bet if you needed a lil more power it would respond nicely to some basic modifications. Nicely done review!
The trv are not a dry clutch. We get more power out of a wet cvt with the shave mod than you believe.
@@BipolarKreations Oh ok thanks for the info. I know the sheave mod is popular with the Kingquads.
@@rzl07375 Shave mod gains us 15% ratio in gearing change. Way better than the shim mod.
@@BipolarKreations I just wish i would have opened the cover to look and see. This is what I was told by the local dealer and confirmed by my local Arctic Cat rep. It's definitely not like the previous unit i've sampled. much snappier.
@@ATVGUYS From the cvt cover I can tell you thats not a dry clutch transmission.
Great review, I was looking at the CFMOTO 600 but you might have convinced me on this one.
Any advice from you.
Do try BOTH units, the Cat is very good but the Cforce 600 is faster and looks great. they are in the exact same price range and are evenly matched, braking is much better on the CF but the cat is more comfy (who would believe I would ever say this about a cat.) check out my review of the cfmoto on this channel.
Powersports Québec Thanks for your reply. I’ve watched a few episodes on your channel and u do a great, honest review.
I’ve tried the CFMOTO 600 and it is awesome. Just looking at the Cat Alterra now.
Thanks again, Bon jour.
@@davidmartin5179 Make sure you test ride the Cat as it is definitely worth considering
Powersports Québec Thanks, I plan on doing that on Thursday. Lol, they finally opened to the public.
Powersports Québec Well I bought the CFMoto 600 1up. For the money and all the extras you get I couldn’t resist. Besides in Burnt Orange this thing looks awesome. I’m loving it.
Thanks for you recommendations. Keep up the good work on your channel.
Are you commenting on it being all new for 2020 or from the 2016 model? I have a 2017 and it looks the same.
I guess I'm old school, I want metal racks front and rear. the plastic is too limited for the aftermarket items.
Well you ain’t the old school... BUT, I got to say that AC has provisions for hooking up just about everything you can hook up to an ATV rack now.
Nicely made video, tons of good info and tech detail. Sub'd
Thanks for the sub!
Are you going to do a review of the cf moto cforce 1000? Really would like to hear your thoughts! And I also think your reviews are really interesting and well made.
I rode it a lot but the covid situation caught me off guard and CFMOTO Canada sold me demo... so not footage for now... waiting.....
@@ATVGUYS did you like it?
@@robinandersson7404 Oh hell yeah! Still, it's got some minor bugs bit it's really much better thyan the previous generation Cforce 800 which was not too shabby but was not up to par with the big american 2 up rigs.
Whatch for the review when I get my 2021 demo as the 2020 are all gone due to the current health situation.
Thanks for the honest review. I have a 2018 Alterra TRV100i XT. A great machine in general but the brakes took ages to bed in. Even now I sometimes want a little more road or track to slow down. Obviously AC haven't improved on this in recent years. Also, that rear storage compartment was definitely an after thought. Feels very flimsy and poorly made. After a couple of years I have gotten use to it falling off, this is why I no longer use it. Plus it is not waterproof. I find the H2 engine to have more than enough power for what I have ever needed. I wonder how a 700cc would compare. Especially with 2 adults on and some serious mountain trails.
The 700cc engine is not at fault here, it's no slouch but it lacks in low rpm torque and high rpm horsepower... It's a very solid engine with a very flta torque spread startinf at 2000 rpm to 5500 rpm out of that range it's where you will find it lancking against the competition. for 2 up riding, I like it for exactly that reason, it's tame enough to keep the quad as comfortable as possible for the passenger... the big horsepower machines are mainly fun for the driver, the passenger often gets a long neck workout with the negative effect after the the ride..
Smoothness os the key in the 2 up long day touring segment and this unit does this extremely well. Actually it's the best at it now. (I never thought i'd be saying this about a cat someday but it's exactly that) The best entry lever 2 up high daily mileage tourer out there)
@@ATVGUYS One thing I will say about this model is it is very comfortable machine. We do anything up to 200km on a days ride and neither of us feel like we have been on a rodeo bull for the day. One of the best features on my TRV is the engine brake.
It's called mini CVT transmissions no I hate them ! Otherwise love the unit
Very good review. Thank's! Too bad for the rear storage handle which seems very cheap. I wonder if this has been fixed for the 2021 version. Also, is the maintenance easy on this model? (air filter, etc.)
Fairly typical for an ATV.. Engine access is decent for valve adjustments, the rest is standard. The average weekend warrior can do the maintenance or all components without a degree in mechanical engineering.
@@PowerSportsQuebec Thank you for the quick reply. It is always relevant to have the opinion of an expert who has had the chance to work with several machines, models and brands.
Not that I know of
no front bumper? looks cheep to me.
Very nice ATV and great video
Thank you Sir!
Could you get your hands on 2019 arctic cat mud pro 700 please?
I'd love to get the new mudpro with the updated clutches. waiting... patiently
Is the 2019 the same specs as the 2020?
Technically yes but most of the assembly, fit and finish seems to have been overhauled. I've never sampled a TRV as tight as that one.
7k base 1pssenger or polaris 850. my brute still is fast 05
Cant compare a brute force vtwin versus a single eh?
Nice video bro thank you
The brakes on this Cat ARE linked.
sURE AS HECK DON"'T FEEL LINKED COMPARED TO POLARIS AND CAN-AM... NO FEEL.
Sorry for the caps...
No diff lock? No sale
Oh but it does diff lock!
It's nice....but it don't look near as nice as my 21 cforce 600.
Maybe but they got it wrong with the price
Well, if you know the pricing history of Arctic Cat, I've never seen a cat sell for retail in the last 10 years
front locker ?
this one does yes.
u know u dont need to hold down on the brake u can just shift it
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Reflex...
Je me disais aussi que l'accent me disais dequoi ahah quand j'ai vu motoplex ça me le confirmer haha
LOL!
48ch!! Mdr
C'est un 570 qui développe ça normalement
Top speed?
I hit 105kph indicated some other stated hitting a tad over 110 kph.
Top speed? Buy a sport quad if you want speed. These are for work and some play
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It sounds quit and gutless 2 outa all the quads I have owned the 700 arctic cat was the weakest big bore I ever owned I just couldnt bring myself to like it it was a 10 model 700 top speed was 62 and it took it ages to get to it.. It was plagued with electrical issues and the front locker crapped out at 300 miles and blew thebfront diff.. I sold it after dealer fixed it.. I hope u have better luck mine was weak garbage but maybe they changed everything about them inn2020
It isn’t the best sounding or most powerful engine, but you’ll never need more. When you get in the mud 1000cc machine with caked tires is going nowhere like a 300cc with caked wires. It’s not an exciting ride but you never npfeel like you “need” more power and after a day of 150km you’ll never feel exhausted.