If AC does come out with one, what do you think it will be cc wise. Do you think it will be the same engine as the new Suzuki, but with a different chassis? I think they will probably do that if they come out with one.

 

My guess might be their 660cc Snow Mobile engine. I've read that its a rock solid power plant.

my 2 cents..

EtherNut

 

Are you talking about the new 4-stroke snowmobile? That's a 3-cylinder car motor from Japan. In the snowmobile it's rather gutless, but of course that's comparing it to other snowmobile motors which typically pump out over 100hp. I guess with a bit of work it could pump out enough power for a sport quad, but I don't think an inline triple is going to be the best choice. If Arctic Cat has their choice of suzuki motors they should take that sweet 650 V-twin. THAT would make a nice quad!

 

I've no idea what they will do for an engine, but the one thing I am certain of is that if they do come out with a sport quad, they will take it very seriously.

When they jumped into the utility market, they made sure they made a serious, reliable, and dedicated machine. I won't enter into an argument that they make the BEST untilites on the market, but I think few would argue that they are one of the top pure untilities made. I would expect no less then serious dedication to a sport machine.

My guess is that they will enter at the 400cc level, or wherever MOST of the sales occur (I don't follow sports machines that much.)

 

The new 3 cylinder motor produces 48hp, now that is a lot more than the raptor. But it is too big and heavy for a sport quad, and I don't think it has enough power for a 3 cylinder. Now I'm sure it can easily be modded for more power, Its probably been tuned down a bit. Now I agree that the motor will probably be a 400 and follow suzuki, but I think it's time to produce a motor of their own for a quad. With some awesome power, you know they can do it.