What engines are in Arctic Cat snowmobiles?

Does Yamaha make Arctic Cat engines? Arctic Cat Inc. has entered into an Engine Supply Agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation to expand its purchase of snowmobile engines starting in the 2014 model year. These snowmobiles will be built to Yamaha specifications using Yamaha 4-stroke engines.

Does Arctic Cat still use Yamaha engines?

One reader commented: “Arctic Cat is hardly even using Yamaha engines anymore”. Naturally, Cat’s 9000 Series turbo 4-strokes are Yamahas and Arctic Cat uses Yamaha 4-strokes in some of its touring and utility sleds, too.

Did Suzuki make engines for Arctic Cat?

Suzuki has supplied engines for Arctic Cat since 1976. It became a major shareholder in June 1988, paying $12.8 million for a 33 percent stake in the company, then known as Arctco. Following the completion of the Suzuki share purchase, Arctic Cat expects to end the fiscal year with more than $60 million in cash.

Did Arctic Cat use Kawasaki engines?

The Fury — the one-year wonder that hardly anyone knew about — was the last and best of the Suzuki snowmobiles. More than that, this little-known and generally forgotten model was Arctic Cat’s bridge from Kawasaki to Suzuki engines, which it still uses exclusively in its snowmobiles to this day.

How much horsepower does an Arctic Cat have?

The Arctic Cat 800 engine, basically two of the singles together, claims “165hp-class” performance with the engine more likely producing something in the 160 HP area. For conversation sake, half of this is in the 75-80 HP range. So Arctic Cat is only claiming 65-class performance.

Who makes Arctic Cat Motors?

Arctic Cat to begin manufacturing snowmobile engines in its St. Cloud facility after 2014 model year. MINNEAPOLIS, June 10,2010 – Arctic Cat today announced that it has entered into an agreement to transition its snowmobile engine manufacturing from Suzuki Motor Corporation.

What is the Arctic Cat?

Arctic Cat. Arctic Cat is an American manufacturer of snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company was formed in 1960 and was originally based in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The company designs, engineers, manufactures and markets all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, as well as related parts,…