Good points, also the ACs are cheaper due this fact. (usually)

 

Don't forget the Polaris/Fuji and the Bombardier/Rotax, this makes quads better and cheaper for us all!

 

i cant wait to see what the critics have to say about the arctic cat now. and i cant wait to see it in the dealers show room i might have to get one, but i wish it was a manual.and i'm defanetly looking into a locking front end for mine.

 

FYI: Bombardier owns Rotax.

I think Suzuki engines are fantastic, and I think my AC is a great value. I'm even more excited about this Kawi engine mated to the "i" chassis/suspension. I think with the locker it will be the most capable stock machine on the market.

 

I'll guarandamntee you this thing will win any mud shootout that Dirtwheels or ATV ragazine might thow out this year. If it doesn't, then it will be because of a "Green Handshake" from one of the other manufacturers. Ground clearance, sheer power, and differential lock. No way anything else can beat this in the mud.

Only thing that I can think of that a magazine will use as ammo against it will be body lean in corners. Thats about it. They can't even rag out the old timey speedometer any more.

 

Andy - If the mag's would learn how to adjust the adjustible shocks they would not even be able to complain about the body lean in corners. They have not been able to figure this out in the 2 years they have been testing the AC i models but for some reason I believe since it is a 650 now they may just take the time to figure it out.

 

I just hope AC didn't detune the engine more than Kawi did. This is an awesome engine, and it would be a shame to lose the power because of some safety knucklehead calling the shots. I wonder if they used the same CDI as Kawi or if they designed their own?? It would be nice if they used the same one as Kawi on one hand because that low end mod could be used on it. But on the other hand it would be nice if they designed their own and made it better tuned than Kawi. We will see...