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| Although
the 2011 Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 1000 UTV
weights in at 1315lbs , it still is very
capable of catching some air! |
Due to the safety improvements to the 2011 model
we found ourselves wanting to spend more time
in the unit and we didn’t feel nervous at
all even when the XTZ1000 took flight when we
took it on a 30 foot, uphill jump. The Prowler
XTZ1000’s RydeFX gas-charged mono-tube shocks
all around, soaked up the impact of our big air
attempt and felt incredibly smooth and plush,
which also instilled more confidence in this vehicle
and its capabilities. Cornering and overall handling
of the Prowler was very good as it felt secure
and not tippy, even in more aggressive driving
situations.
Ground clearance of the XTZ1000 was great and
allowed us to get over just about any obstacles.
The ten inches of front and rear travel offered
a very plush and comfortable ride, even in the
rougher spots of the trails, where we also noticed
the improvement in the seatbelts of the unit.
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| The
Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 1000 features RydeFX
gas-charged shocks, which worked extremely
well in our test ride, thanks to their
10" of travel front & rear |
In the previous models, the seatbelts did not
have any flex and were a little rough on your
shoulders in rough terrain, but the new flexible
design of the 2011 model provides good protection
and comfort all at once.
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| Power
Steering on Arctic Cat Prowler XTZ 1000
makes it very easy to maneuver through
tight trails & reduces kickback from
obstacles on the trail like rocks and
roots, but we did manage to bend a tie-rod
while pushing the Prowler to its limits
in an attempt to see what kind of feedback
would be felt at the steering wheel. Amazingly,
we didn’t realize the bent tie-rod
till after the fact, which proved to us
how well the power steering performed
in absorbing the impact. |
The power steering of Prowler XTZ1000 makes
driving the unit a breeze, even in tough trails
and allows for better control. The hydraulic
front and rear brakes of the Prowler provided
us with plenty of stopping power, which is most
definitely needed in such a high performance
machine.
