| 2011
Arctic Cat 425 4x4 Utility ATV Ride Review
- Continued |
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| The
Arctic Cat 425 4x4 airfilter is located
under the front fender for fairly easy
access |
The
Arctic Cat 425 & 350 both have very
comfortable seats for a long day of riding,
which is an added bonus |
The Arctic Cat 425 offers front and rear racks
for plenty of carrying space and comes with
a winch mount ready front bumper for easy installation.
The ergonomics of the 425 feel roomy and comfortable,
even for bigger riders, and the unit provides
excellent water protection. A digital display,
which was standard on all the units we tested,
is a nice touch to help you keep track of fuel
consumption and engine temperatures.
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| The
443cc liquid-cooled EFI Arctic Cat H1
engine makes for a small but powerful
engine capable of getting air! |
The
dual a-arm full adjustable suspension
with preload adjustable shocks makes for
a very plush ride out on the trail |
| 2011
Arctic Cat XC450i 4x4 Sport Utility ATV
- Test Ride Review |
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| 2011
Arctic Cat XC450i 4x4 |
The third model we had the pleasure of testing
was the Arctic Cat XC450. While the 350 and 425
models are good for just about any type of riding,
the XC450 is more purpose built for aggressive
trail riding and is more like a “sport”
utility quad. While the XC450 shares the same
chassis as the other two models, it offers more
aggressive styling, with different fenders and
bumpers, more aggressive ergonomics, and bigger
lights.
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Although
he Arctic Cat XC450i is considered a utility
ATV it has sporty looks & aggressive
ergonomics |
The
XC450i features independant rear suspension,
which features 7" of suspension travel |
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XC450i is powered by Arctic Cats Durable
H1 liquid cooled, 445cc engine |
The XC450i is powered by an Arctic Cat H1,
liquid cooled, 445cc engine and features upgraded
five-way, adjustable suspension and independent
brake levers. The XC450i comes with seven inches
of travel and ten inches of ground clearance,
just like the 425 model. This model also comes
with beefier tires and is the only ATV in its
class to feature aluminum wheels.
This is an awesome machine for anyone who is looking
for sport performance with four wheel drive capabilities.
One impressive feature, that came as a bit of
a surprise is the towing capacity of this sport
utility ATV. This machine can pull 1,050 pounds
via a two-inch receiver mount. You can literally
take your receiver hitch right out of the truck
and use it on the XC450i for towing.
