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Cat Announces Variable Assist Electronic
Power Steering for 6 utility ATV Models
for 2010 |
Moab, Utah (1/22/2010) - New
for 2010, Arctic Cat has finally unveiled their
new Electronic Power Steering system (EPS). While
many of the other manufactures have already released
their own power steering equipped ATV's, Arctic
Cat has been sitting back quietly, testing and
perfecting their own system for the last three
years, aiming to be the best instead of the first.
For 2010 Arctic Cat is releasing six new S
utility ATV models equipped with Arctic Cat's
Variable Assist EPS. This variable assist EPS
is designed to provide steering assistance even
when the bike is idling and not moving. This
is especially important to help conserve rider
energy when in 4wd or even differential lock.
This EPS system will effectively reduce the
input necessary to steer the ATV, even if the
racks are loaded down or when conquering mud,
rocks, etc.
Arctic Cat's power steering is designed to maintain
a light steering input, yet provide enough feel
to keep you feeling what the tires are doing beneath
you. The Arctic Cat Variable Assist EPS is designed
to allow the rider to still have a “feel”
for the trail beneath them. This “feel”
can often times be lost on the some of the competitors
units after extended riding periods.
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electronic unit provides assistance to
the steering column through a sealed,
brushless electric motor, which measures
steering input force versus tire resistance
and vehicle speed. Four different inputs
(MPH, RPM, handlebars and wheels) and
36 foot-pounds of torque |
Arctic Cat's variable assist system is controlled
by an ECU that measures steering input force
against tire resistance, vehicle speed, and
RPM, then provides the correct amount of assistance
to the steering column through an electric motor.
This sealed, brushless electric motor provides
up to 36 foot pounds of torque(3X the competition)and
with higher assist speed than any previous system,
all while remaining virtually maintenance free
by design.
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Arctic Cat 550H1 EFI S |
Arctic Cat is offering this Variable Assist EPS
on six utility ATV models for 2010. The first
model in the line up to feature the new EPS is
the all new 550H1 EFI S. This is the smaller mill,
single seat do all utility offering that while
coming with EPS, will still offer the customer
a lower price point of $8349 by skimping out on
features like cast aluminum wheels and a winch.
The next unit to feature EPS will be the 550 H1
EFI S LE, this unit features the EPS and the same
550cc mill, but comes factory with upgrades like
trick cast wheels, a pre mounted winch, a gnarly
grill guard, and killer looking Tungsten Metallic
bodywork for a mere $900 dollars more. The third
550 Arctic Cat to feature the new EPS is the TRV
550 H1 EFI S. This is the small bore version,
touring ATV designed for two passengers. At $9349
this go anywhere 2-up ATV is offered in Viper
Blue, includes the cast aluminum wheel upgrade
but leaves the factory winch as an available accessory.
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Arctic Cat 550H1 EFI S LE |
2010
Arctic Cat TRV 550H1 EFI S |
