We weren't sure what to expect from Arctic Cat after last week's 250 million dollar purchase, but it looks like they're hitting 2017 hard, starting with the release of their affordable new 2017 VLX 700 4x4 ATV.
| FULL-SIZE MACHINE WITH 700-CLASS POWER AT A 400-CLASS PRICE |
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| Arctic Cat’s quality starts with a rugged HSLA robotically welded frame and super-tough body panels. |
| High-strength tubular steel front and rear racks. |
| Duramatic™ automatic transmission, and Arctic Cat-built H1 engine for superior power. |
| Closed-loop electronic fuel injection means better fuel range and can contribute to longer engine life, and only Arctic Cat® has it. |
| Mechanical on-the-fly 2WD/4WD. |
| Rear 2" receiver with 1,050 lbs. of towing capacity. |
| The entire package is designed to take you where you want to go with power, comfort and control. |
| SPECIFICATIONS: | 2017 Arctic Cat VLX 700 4x4 |
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| ENGINE | |
| TYPE: | 4-Stroke |
| DISPLACEMENT (CC): | 695 |
| COOLING: | Liquid with Fan |
| BORE & STROKE (MM): | 102x85 |
| ALTERNATOR CAPACITY (AMPS): | 28 |
| FUEL CAPACITY (GAL.): | 5.7 |
| POWERTRAIN | |
| POWER STEERING: | N/A |
| TRANSMISSION: | Automatic CVT, Hi/Lo Range, Neutral, Reverse and Park |
| DRIVE SYSTEM: | Mechanical 2WD/4WD |
| BRAKES FRONT / REAR: | Hydraulic Disc |
| SUSPENSION | |
| FRONT SUSPENSION /TRAVEL (IN.): | Double A-Arm / 10 |
| REAR SUSPENSION / TRAVEL (IN.): | Double A-Arm / 10 |
| GROUND CLEARANCE (IN.): | 11.00 |
| SHOCKS: | Preload Adjustable Coil-Over |
| FRONT TIRE / SIZE: | Carlisle® Trail Pro® / 25x8-12 |
| REAR TIRE / SIZE: | Carlisle Trail Pro / 25x10-12 |
| WHEELS: | Powder-Coated Steel |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| OVERALL SIZE LxWxH (IN.): | 84.8x47.5x48 |
| WHEELBASE (IN.): | 50 |
| DRY WEIGHT (LBS.): | 670 |
| RACK CAPACITY (LBS.): | 100/200 |
| TOWING CAPACITY (LBS.): | 1,050 |
| HITCH TYPE: | Rear 2" Receiver |
| INSTRUMENTATION | |
| INSTRUMENTATION: | Indicator Lights for Park, Neutral, Reverse, Engine Malfunction |
| LIGHTING: | Dual Halogen Headlights, Single Rear Taillight / Brake Light |
| COLORS: | Black |
| BUMPERS: | Steel Tubular Front Bumper |
| FRONT TOW HOOK: | Single Front Tow Hook |
| GUN SCABBARD WITH MOUNT: | Accessory |
| RACKS: | Front and Rear Steel Racks |
| SAFETY FLAG: | Accessory |
| SEATING: | Single |
| STORAGE: | TANK Standard |
| SWAY BAR: | Accessory |
| WINCH: | Accessory |
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