Other than the aforementioned compromises, the 450 is a fully equipped, all-purpose ride that competes very strongly against the rest of the market in this category. There’s no manual diff-lock but you do get nice Kenda Pathfinder tires and a 7-inches of suspension travel. In lieu of aluminum wheels, Cat is giving you powder coated steel ones. Here’s what the Alterra 450 brings to the table: Electronic Fuel Injection, 10-inches of ground clearance, fully shiftable 4WD, digital instrumentation and an upper class set of racks that are steel framed with molded plastic over them and great attachment points. Besides, the extra 50 or so cubes make a big difference in power delivery and add to this wheeler’s versatility. Cost aware buyers are looking for the most ATV for the best price and that’s what the Alterra 450 is aimed at.įact is, you can downsize to a 400 Alterra and save a few hundred smackers but you’ll be missing some pretty nice upgrades that come standard on the 450. This gutsy 433cc powerplant offers significant bottom end power for pulling and lugging and enough top end to deliver spirited performance on trail rides.Ĭertainly, the upshot is all about price. More and more potential buyers are laying down cash for what they need versus what they want. Why a 450? In the ATV industry, there have been some very serious reality checks the last few years. The former Cat platform wasn’t exactly a willing handler and with improvements to the Alterra’s turning circle (now much tighter) and with general chassis balance amped-up, this wheeler is a lot more fun to ride. The seating position is inches lower than the former model and you can feel the difference in center of gravity when youre cornering at speed or performing off-camber maneuvers. (NYSE:TXT) company, introduced several new off-road models and a growing partnership with Garmin as part of its Model Year 2023 launch. Sure, the new styling is lighter looking and much more up-to-date than the bodywork of the past but, from the driver’s seat, the most obvious change is ergonomic. Arctic Cat Parts MnWe sell used quality 1980s-2009 Polaris and Arctic Cat. Arctic Cat Continues to Expand Off-Road Lineup for 2023 By Dirt Trax Online 23 August 2022 - Advertisement - Arctic Cat Inc., a Textron Inc. On the surface, you could argue the Alterra only received cosmetic improvements, however, you need to ride this 4-wheeler before you make a judgment on it. RaceAir and Helmets.Ever since Arctic Cat did a restyle of its time-proven ATV chassis and renamed it “Alterra”, a herd of new eyes have been on the brand. Lowrance also offers a tried and true, basic GPS for Off-Road Racing. Garmin GPS units have unbeatable mapping, making the Tread units the best choice for the recreational user. The Garmin Tread Baja is a game changer in the racing market with satellite team tracking and messaging. If you're a music aficionado, upgrade to the Trax system for true stereo sound with separate left and right audio channels. Our Elite system is a high quality intercom and helmet speaker wired mono for crystal clear voice communication. Our standard packages include headsets so check out the " California" packages if you would like helmet wiring kits to wire up your existing helmets or the " Builder" package if you are going to purchase new, custom wired helmets. Improved flotation, increased ground clearance, optimized frame geometry, aggressive. Interested in two-way radio to talk out to other cars? Select the " Ultimate" Package. Its the most terrain-capable, all-season ATV track system available today. In this video youll see me install a track system on a Arctic Cat 1000 H2 4X4. If you are looking for in car communications only, go with our " Supreme" Package.
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