Although many questions are being asked about the American company, 2021 Arctic Cat Snowmobile Still Racing! On August 20th, we were invited to the presentation of the Arctic Cat racing models for 2021! Brian Dick, Director of Production Strategy, presented us via webconference three new models that will be available to racers for the upcoming racing season. Three segments are getting a new thoroughbred, Snowcross, Crosscountry and the mountain climbing races commonly known as Hillclimb.
Arctic Cat R-SX Snowcross
The first thing that strikes us is the return to a Throttle Body injection system, the reason given being the improved response and low-end power of the 600 CC. The rear suspension is also part of the changes, the front suspension arm has been lengthened by two (2) inches for a better control of weight transfer and maneuverability. The suspension cradles (rails) have been revised to accommodate the new arm. Finally, a new snow guard to meet the new racing standards.
Arctic Cat R-XC Crosscountry
Crosscountry is also one of the three disciplines in the American manufacturer’s sights. The R-XC is very similar to a trail snowmobile with a few improvements. The new features for 2021 are under the hood, with the addition of very light engine mounts and the TCL plate, which keeps the two pulleys perfectly aligned and is made of carbon fiber. To complete the changes, the small window indicating the oil level in the chain case has been replaced with a rod, a new filler cap with better sealing and a revised fuel line. R-XC is also powered by the 600 CC, but the semi-direct injection has been kept. Another interesting point is that the Crosscountry version is equipped with the ARS suspension at the front with the perforated pivot arms, they were very evasive about this decision, mentioning that they had obtained better results…
Arctic Cat RM Mountain
The mountain beast gets the same additions as the Crosscountry version, lightweight engine mounts, carbon fiber TCL plate and improvements to the chain case and fuel intake line. Like its two siblings, several parts are lightened, Team driven pulley with a hollow driveshaft, a lighter ¾ pound composite steering column, and much more!
During this presentation, we tried to obtain more information on the current impossibility for the company to sell 2021 models in Canada, unfortunately we remained on our appetite, the leaders did not bring any comment on the subject for the moment.
