(ED--We got the chance to ride the new Wildcat Trails last week in Colorado and they are lots of fun in a small package. Look for our full ride report in the first issue of DIrt Toys Magazine early next year.)
The big Wildcat news is actually something small. The Wildcat lineup just got wilder with two new models that are 50 inches wide; the Wildcat Trail that sets a new standard in power, ground clearance and suspension travel.
Modern technology brings you more horsepower, less weight, improved efficiency and long-lasting durability. The all-new Arctic Cat designed 700 parallel-twin features EFI, 4-valves per cylinder and liquid cooling. This next generation 60-plus horsepower engine was designed specifically for the Wildcat Trail chassis and the engine feeds into the Team Rapid Response clutches and electronic selectable 2WD/4WD with front differential lock. The Wildcat Trail has the industry's lowest power-to-weight ratio and will dust the competition in a head-to-head drag race.
The Wildcat Trail frame features a 40-/60-percent front/rear weight distribution for optimal handling at any speed. The driver and passenger are located three inches lower than the competition so you are seated near the low center of gravity, leaving occupants less affected by the movements of the vehicle with greater confidence and control.
With an industry-leading 10/10.5 inches of front/rear suspension travel and 10 inches of ground clearance, both Wildcats are built to navigate over trail obstacles. The front and rear double A-arm suspensions have a swaybar which keeps the tires planted while the suspension moves through its travel for unmatched traction and control. And something the competition doesn't have to smooth out the trails is premium Fox nitrogen gas-charged shocks.
Other comfort-and-control features include high back bucket seats with upper body supports, tilt steering, center console sport shifter, digital gauge, rear LED taillights, passenger handhold and 3-point seat belts; plus an all-new easy-access hinged door with industry leading automotive-style handles/latches to compliment the exterior lines.
A 300 lb. payload in the rear cargo bed is large enough to carry a cooler and a Jerry can of gas, a rear 2-inch receiver and 12-inch steel wheels with 4-ply Carlisle Trail Pro tires were designed exclusively for the Wildcat Trail. Available in green, lime or red.
The Wildcat Trail XT adds color-matched bucket seats, machined cast-aluminum 12-inch wheels and automotive-style paint in Team Arctic Green Metallic or Matte Black to complete the package.
Wildcat Trail/Wildcat Trail XT
The Wildcat Trail and Trail XT are new models for 2014
Leading Features
60 plus horsepower 700 parallel-twin, EFI, 4-valve per cylinder liquid-cooled engine
Team Rapid Response clutches
High/Low/Reverse/Park with electronic 2WD/4WD/Differential Lock
Premium Fox Nitrogen Charged shocks
Double A-arm front/rear suspension with 10/10.5-in. of travel and front/rear swaybar
Easy hinge doors with automotive style handles/latches
2-inch rear Receiver
Tilt steering wheel
LED tail lights
Four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
12-in. steel wheels
12-in. machined cast aluminum wheels (XT)
25-in 4-ply Carlisle Trail Pro tires
300-lb. rear cargo box capacity
Automotive-style painted bodywork (XT)
Color-matched two-tone seats (XT)
Available in green, lime and red (Trail) or Team Arctic Green Metallic and Matte Black painted bodywork (XT)
2014 Arctic Cat Technical Specifications
Wildcat Trail XT
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT (cc) 700
ENGINE TYPE 4-Stroke Twin Cylinder
BORE & STROKE (mm) 76.9x75.3
COOLING SYSTEM Liquid Cooled
TRANSMISSION Rapid Response Clutch, Hi/Lo Range, Reverse & Park
DRIVE SYSTEM 2/4 WD + Electric Front Differential Lock
OVERALL WIDTH (in./cm) 50/127
OVERALL HEIGHT (in./cm) 64.3/163.3
OVERALL LENGTH (in./cm) 110.5/280.7
WHEELBASE (in./cm) 84.6/214.9
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL (in./cm) 10/25.4
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL (in./cm) 10.5/26.7
GROUND CLEARANCE (in./cm) 10/25.4
FRONT SUSPENSION TYPE Double A-Arm w/Anti-Sway Bar
REAR SUSPENSION TYPE Double A-Arm w/Anti-Sway Bar
FRONT BRAKES Hydraulic Disc
REAR BRAKE Hydraulic Disc
FRONT TIRES 25x8-12
REAR TIRES 25x10-12
FUEL CAPACITY (gal./liters) 7.4/28
FRONT RACK CAPACITY (lbs./kg) NA
REAR RACK/BOX STORAGE CAPACITY (lbs./kg) 300/136.1
TOWING CAPACITY (lbs./kg) 1500/680.4
ALTERNATOR CAPACITY (amps) 36
SPEEDOMETER Digital
ODOMETER Digital
DRY WEIGHT (lbs./kg) TBD
MINIMUM OPERATOR AGE 16 with Valid Driver's License
AVAILABLE COLORS Team Arctic Green Metallic Paint, Matte Black Paint
SPECIAL FEATURES2 Color-Matched Bucket Seats, Aluminum Wheels, Automotive-Style Paint, Tilt Steering, Fox Shocks, Front & Rear Sway Bar, LED Taillights, Rear 2-Inch Receiver, Rapid Response CVT System
Wildcat Trail
ENGINE DISPLACEMENT (cc) 700
ENGINE TYPE 4-Stroke Twin Cylinder
BORE & STROKE (mm) 76.9x75.3
COOLING SYSTEM Liquid Cooled
TRANSMISSION Rapid Response Clutch, Hi/Lo Range, Reverse & Park
DRIVE SYSTEM 2/4 WD + Electric Front Differential Lock
OVERALL WIDTH (in./cm) 50/127
OVERALL HEIGHT (in./cm) 64.3/163.3
OVERALL LENGTH (in./cm) 110.5/280.7
WHEELBASE (in./cm) 84.6/214.9
FRONT SUSPENSION TRAVEL (in./cm) 10/25.4
REAR SUSPENSION TRAVEL (in./cm) 10.5/26.7
GROUND CLEARANCE (in./cm) 10/25.4
FRONT SUSPENSION TYPE Double A-Arm w/ Anti-Sway Bar
REAR SUSPENSION TYPE Double A-Arm w/ Anti-Sway Bar
FRONT BRAKES Hydraulic Disc
REAR BRAKE Hydraulic Disc
FRONT TIRES 25x8-12
REAR TIRES 25x10-12
FUEL CAPACITY (gal./liters) 7.4/28
FRONT RACK CAPACITY (lbs./kg) NA
REAR RACK/BOX STORAGE CAPACITY (lbs./kg) 300/136.1
TOWING CAPACITY (lbs./kg) 1500/680.4
ALTERNATOR CAPACITY (amps) 36
SPEEDOMETER Digital
ODOMETER Digital
DRY WEIGHT (lbs./kg) TBD
MINIMUM OPERATOR AGE 16 with Valid Driver's License
AVAILABLE COLORS Green, Lime, Red
SPECIAL FEATURES 2 Bucket Seats, Tilt Steering, Fox Shocks, Front & Rear Sway Bar, LED Taillights, Rear 2-Inch Receiver, Rapid Response CVT System
