What's with all the secrecy surrounding the introduction of the 2001 Arctic Cats? I can't get any advance information. Is it another year of "bold new graphics" or is there a new machine?

 

Based upon the number of reads and 0 responses it is apparent that nobody knows anything about the 2001 Cats either.

But... I understand that there is a dealer meeting in Ashville, NC this week. Perhaps the information will now begin to flow.

 

I THINK 400 AUTO TRANS.

 

One machine I just found out about is the 2001 Arctic Cat 250 4x4.

 

I was at a dealer on the Gulf Coast last week, The owner was in Thief River falls previewing the 2001 line up, the guy who was their told me stop back by in the comming weeks for all the info.

 

I didn't know it was such a secret,

Here are the things that will change for 2001,

New graphics on all models.

All models will have black rims instead of the grey.

All four wheel drive models will have cv boot guards from the factory. (and they look tough to me)

All models will now have the gas tank like the 500 auto has, the one with the fuel gauge to the side and not in the cap.

The 500 manual shift will have the ability to shift in and out of four wheel drive.

And last there will be a 250 four wheel drive that should be priced very well.

Don't expect an all new machine from Artic Cat until 2002.

 

I also heard that they are coming out the 400 and 500 in Black with gold graphics. Might be nice to see..

 

Hey Sportsman,

Do you think the 400 auto will be sporty, like the Kodiak?

Perhaps it will be sport oriented rather than a utility auto