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The Arctic Cat® Thundercat 1000 is the most powerful 2-stroke on the market and the current sled to beat. It has an estimated 170 horsepower which comes from a massive 999cc, triple-cylinder, 2-stroke engine. A mountain version is this sled is also availabe and pictured above.

This is probably the best competition against the Yamaha® RX-1 although it's a little heavier and doesn't look as cool. The complete specifications on the Thundercat 1000 are listed below.

Price
$10,300 to $10,500
Engine 2-stroke, 999cc
Horsepower About 170
Cylinders Three
Cooling Liquid
Exhaust 3 Tuned Pipes and Canister
Ignition 3D Digital
Carburation TM 38 with TPS x 3
Clutch Arctic Cat RPM Sensing

Brakes

Hydraulic Disk

Front Suspension

Arctic Cat Wishbone Suspension (AWS)

Front Shoks

Arctic Cat Gas IFP Shocks

Front Travel

9.2 Inches

Ski Type

Plastic

Rear Suspesion

Smart-Ride Suspension

Rear Shocks

Smart-Ride Gas Shocks

Rear Travel

13.5 Inches

Dimentions

112 Inches Long x 48 Inches Wide

Track (Inches)

15(W)x121(L)x1.0(H)

Fuel Capacity & Range

12 Gallons, About 100 Mile Range

Dry Weight

583 Pounds

Headlight

3 Bulb Halogen

Standard Equipment

Reverse, Hand and Thumb Warmers, Tachometer, Speedometer, Trip Odometer, Gas Gauge, Oil & Temp. Light.

Optional Equipment

Electric Start, Mirrors, Long Track, High Windshiels, 2-Passenger Seat, Rack, Hitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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