2012 Arctic Cat Wildcat - Testing in the Dunes

Nice little sneak peak video of the 2012 Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 playing in the dunes.The Wildcat 1000 has not been released yet, so this is a great first look at how this machine handles in the dunes and desert.



At the rear of the Wildcat is an industry-first 5-point multi-link trailing arm suspension that keeps the tires’ contact patches flat while the suspension moves through its industry-leading 18 inches of travel. The unique 5-point multi-link minimizes camber and axle plunge to soak up the harshest terrain without compromising handling and steering.

The double-wishbone front suspension boasts a best-in-class 17 inches of travel, with geometry that’s optimized for stability and control.

Both the front and rear suspensions are dampened by Walker Evans Racing shocks. Designed from a life-time of off-road competition and experience and also made in the USA, these remote reservoir shocks are machined from billet aluminum and feature 17-position compression dampening adjustability, dual-rate springs and preload adjustment. They’re calibrated with ample ride-in to keep the Wildcat’s tires on the ground, with consistent dampening for hours of hard riding.
The all-new Duro Kaden 14-in tires were developed specifically for the Wildcat, utilizing an elongated tread pattern designed to extend to the tires shoulder, providing excellent cornering, traction, performance and durability in rough conditions.

At the heart of the new Wildcat is a 951cc V-Twin, SOHC 4-stroke with Electronic Fuel Injection which has proven itself on the Prowler 1000 XTZ. On the Wildcat, the 1000 H.O. has been tuned to deliver even stronger acceleration thanks to the extra torque and horsepower provided by heavy-breathing 50mm throttle bodies, a new 2-into-1 ceramic coated exhaust and an all-new air intake system.

Look for the Wildcat 1000 to be available in late Fall 2011 or early Winter 2012.