Will Artic Cat's 650 V-Twin kill SP 700 sales?

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Jun 18, 2003 | 08:35 PM

GE4x4

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Will Artic Cat's 650 V-Twin kill SP 700 sales?

Looking at the specs of the new AC 650 V-Twin, allmost looks like the atv everyone has been asking to make. Long suspension travel, IRS, 12"GC, large fuel capacity, no struts, powerful engine that has been proven, 2x4 or 4x4 and locked, and light weight. Did Artic Cat just make that? Sure looks that way.

DISPLACEMENT (CC) 633

ENGINE TYPE V-TWIN SOHC 4-STROKE 4-VALVE

COOLING SYSTEM LIQUID W/FAN

TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC CVT WITH EBS

DRIVE SYSTEM 2 / 4 WD + LOCK

OVERALL WIDTH 47.5"

OVERALL HEIGHT 49.25"

OVERALL LENGTH 81.0"

WHEEL BASE 58.0"

SUSPENSION TRAVEL FRONT 10.0"

SUSPENSION TRAVEL REAR 10.0"

GROUND CLEARANCE 12.0"

SUSPENSION TYPE - FRONT DOUBLE A-ARM

SUSPENSION TYPE - REAR FIS

BRAKE FRONT HYDRAULIC DISC

BRAKE REAR HYDRAULIC DISC

TIRE FRONT 25X8-12

TIRE REAR 25X11-12

MAX FUEL CAPACITY 7.0 GALLONS/26.5 LITERS

RACK CAPACITY - FRONT 100

RACK CAPACITY - REAR 300

TOWING CAPACITY 1,050

ALTERNATOR CAPACITY 25 AMPS

SPEEDOMETER STD

ODOMETER STD

DRY WEIGHT (LBS) 644

Jun 18, 2003 | 09:06 PM

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Will Artic Cat's 650 V-Twin kill SP 700 sales?

It definitely will not kill Polaris sales. AC will no doubt grab a few would be Polaris buyers, but they are not going to kill the sales.

Jun 19, 2003 | 01:23 AM

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Will Artic Cat's 650 V-Twin kill SP 700 sales?

That's funny. The local AC dealer's lot is always empty, no joke, it is. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Competition always helps the market, especially on the consumer side.

Jun 19, 2003 | 11:47 AM

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Will Artic Cat's 650 V-Twin kill SP 700 sales?

Polaris has always been quick to keep ahead of the competition, I'm sure this will spur some development from polaris. A 7 gallon fuel cap ?? Cool !!

Jun 19, 2003 | 12:12 PM

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Will Artic Cat's 650 V-Twin kill SP 700 sales?

I don't think it will hurt Polaris much, but everyone wants something different, most people are brand loyal if they're happy with what they have already.

Jun 19, 2003 | 07:22 PM

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Will Artic Cat's 650 V-Twin kill SP 700 sales?

Guys, love whatever ya ride!!!!!! And have a blast!!!!

Jun 20, 2003 | 04:13 PM

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Will Artic Cat's 650 V-Twin kill SP 700 sales?

I think some people are kind of scared to commit to a company this new in the atv industry. We all know what looks good on paper does not mean anything in real world conditions. AC has not been without their share of problems in the last couple of years. I will be real surprised if the new AC650 does not break axles as fast as they can be built. This has been a serious issue with the less powerful 2002 and 2003 500s. Polaris has proven themselves in the atv market and I don't think they have much to worry about. We shall see what AC is made of with the new 650.