When you
own the 700 H1, “How was your weekend?”
will seem like the dumbest question ever.
That’s because the 700H1 has a taste
for competition and a thirst for adrenaline.
In 2006 Arctic Cat introduced
the first Arctic Cat-built and designed
motor, the 650 H1. Since its introduction,
the 650 H1 has proven itself as a consecutive
championship winning powerhouse in the World
Powersports Association Quad Terrain racing
series. This real world test showed the
world that this motor is durable in stock
trim, worthy of being deemed, “Race
Ready”.
Fast forward to 2009 and
the H1 evolution of hemi-producing power
continues with EFI. As you can imagine,
the new 700 H1 EFI has a powerful 695cc,
SOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine,
designed for a wide torque curve with the
smoothest power delivery via Electronic
Fuel Injection. Cold weather starting and
altitude changes are no longer questionable.
The H1’s Performance
Chassis
To start with, the seat has been lowered
over an inch, combined with a new handlebar
design. These changes seem minimal, but
once you sit down, you definitely get the
feeling of riding “In” the machine
instead of “On” it.
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Arctic
Cat 700 H1 ATV features 10"
of suspension travel.
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The stance and suspension
were race-bred and performance-calibrated
with additional ride-in. What is ride-in?
When you sit on the 700 H1, it will squat
roughly 2 inches (depending on rider size)
while maintaining Arctic Cat’s class
leading 11” of ground clearance and
10” of suspension travel. The lower
ride height and center of gravity inspire
riding confidence in aggressive cornering
and high speed handling.
Going from 2WD to 4WD is as simple as
pressing a shift button, while activating
the front diff-lock is as easy as pushing
the all-new electronic rocker switch button
located on the instrument pod. A 2-in. “automotive
style” receiver hitch, long-range
6.5-gallon fuel tank, digital instrument
pod (MPH, odometer, dual trip meters, hour
meter, clock and fuel level) and Start-In-Gear
capability complete the package.
From the front headlights to the rear
brake lights, the 700 H1 screams show as
well as go. Extra wide fenders add protection
on muddy trails. A latch on the seat allows
quick access to the handy tool tray below.
Arctic Cat puts the power to the trails
with a fully-independent front and rear
double A-arm suspension. Equipped with preload
adjustable shocks which, coupled with a
full-length skid plate, gives riders the
confidence needed to venture almost anywhere,
over any obstacle.
Standard 700 H1 models are available in
Red, Lime Green, Dark Green and Max 4 Camo.
Other impressive specifications apply to
the aesthetics of the 700 H1 EFI SE. One
can’t help but notice the race-derived
Competition Silver Metallic painted fenders
that can be waxed and buffed. To cap off
the SE package, new rolling attire via an
all-new 12” aluminum wheel wrapped
with aggressive 25” Dunlop QuadMax
tires.
Easily removable engine covers diffuse
sound while creating a clean appearance
to the engine compartment. SpeedRacks have
a slimmer, body-hugging appearance with
100/200-lb. rack capacities front/rear.
Get out there on an Arctic Cat Hemi H1.
Monotony has never faced such potent adversaries.
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