130 Horsepower Arctic Cat Wildcat XX Black Hills Edition UTV Review
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Жыл бұрынMike travels to the home of Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls, Minnesota to evaluate the fully equipped Wildcat XX Black Hills Edition.
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WILDCAT XX BLACK HILLS EDITION
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@provousa2253 Жыл бұрын
Mine is a 2020 and now has over 5,300+miles still feels like when brand new only part ever replaced was the primary clutch with PTO shaft(Speedwerx) at 5,000 miles I love my machine and will do another 5,000 miles and send an Update I live in Utah Rocky Mountains and Sand dunes so machine is ridden fairly hard lol
@izom Жыл бұрын
soo glad you guys testin an arcticcat again !! think the blackhills ed. is great ! - i person. cant stand that highscreamin 3 cyl. engine- really miss a nice big V-twin- wish the would make a new one like with 1400cc or more ;-)
@hwinterr Жыл бұрын
That is super dope, love it!
@timwaddell9450 Жыл бұрын
I own two of these machines in the xtr1000 flavor, and they are one of the most under rated machines around. That being said a couple draw backs are, weak supply of aftermarket upgrades and the dealers here generally dont carry the xx at all that i have seen. I dont need dealef support and do all my own work on them. I will say this, 28k is pushing it on cost if its compared over to an rmax or krx, they just have more accessories available. AC really needs to look at a 4 seater and i hope now that the lawsuit between AC and rbg/todd is finished, AC can build out the cars they want. My understanding is AC purposely stopped building all version of sport sxs including wildcat until the legal issues were cleared up.
@AppalachianMountainRiders Жыл бұрын
Great overview! I’m pretty much right on par with your thoughts on the XX. I’ve only ever had a very short amount of time with one but I liked pretty much everything about it. Including the display but I’m more of a “simple is better” kind of guy and the display to me is very functional without being overly flashy…lol. I’ve been saying for a while now and even mentioned this in my latest podcast that I think Yamaha would sell far more YXZ’s if they offered a cvt version and that’s what you get with the XX power train wise. Like you I do feel the pricing on the XX is a bit to high to be competitive at the moment with their past and feel Arctic Cat needs to lower its pricing a bit just to be more enticing to potential buyers till they are back up to their former glory. If they offered the base with an MSRP around 18k with the black Hills edition around 23k I bet they would sell like crazy! But then everything is overpriced now a days so it is what it is. It is very nice to see how much effort the folks at Textron are putting into the Arctic Cat brand and I’m excited to see what’s in store for future models!
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Great points! I would love to see at least one model of the YXZ with a CVT. That would be wild.
@wasupfool5692 Жыл бұрын
I didn't even know they made ATVs or side x sides anymore, our local Cat dealer just has Sleds and CF Moto
@redbeardedripper Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2019 wildcat xx used with 1100 miles not even a month ago. So far i have put over 310 miles on it and ive been pretty hard on it. Very imoressed with the machine. 130hp is enough for me. I live in canada so i have only driven in snow with it but i cant wait to test it out in summer.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great suspension.
@MiK3Y13 Жыл бұрын
Do an Oil change asap and remove the screen on the bottom of the oil tank res. Check and make sure it clean from metal.. my brother and i had both of our engines go....
@redbeardedripper Жыл бұрын
@@MiK3Y13 already done
@MiK3Y13 Жыл бұрын
@@redbeardedripper Beauty, such a nice riding machine eh...
@L.A-Goforth Жыл бұрын
I've got the 2019 bought brand new and already had to replace transaxle that cost $4900 in 2021.. only 655 miles on it
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Wow.
@melissasmess2773 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear this. I think ATV's were a lot heartier than these SXS's
@ericlessard5021 Жыл бұрын
Are hard on your machine or it is just a junk?
@L.A-Goforth Жыл бұрын
Seems they told me the transaxle I got had something slightly different to it. Like a problem was fixed.
@L.A-Goforth Жыл бұрын
Don't abuse my ride. I baby like my truck.. trail riding at Durham Town before they changed the name and reorganized.. I got the transaxle out of Kentucky, which cost me $3,700. Then I had to find someone who knew what they were doing to fix it and that was not cheap. I love my ride still ride it and it's the best Handling machine.
@ThatWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын
I've been looking at the XX hard just because it seems like the chassis is probably more overbuilt than anything else out there right now, and I was really impressed with the suspension. This seems like a hard sell at this price though, when they were around $20k it made more sense, wondering if the normal XX also ended up getting larger axles too
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Yeah, the pricing is going to be an issue for Cat. This machine is awesome and the suspension is incredible but don't know if most guys will want to try to justify the expense...
@ThatWhiteGuy Жыл бұрын
@@dirttraxtv so what I'm hearing is I should find a deal on the used market, and budget for some bougie axles and a new transaxle
@thegodfreyspecial423 Жыл бұрын
I was in the market for something in this class until the price on everything went up $10k CAD year over year
@RyanLarivee Жыл бұрын
Be nice if you did a newer review on a zforce 800. I am enjoying mine so far I put on 1000km this yr
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Was hoping to get another CFMOTO by the end of the season but that fell through. Will see if we can get one over the winter to have for spring.
@nicholasolsen4698 Жыл бұрын
If they knocked 10k off I would look at it, you can get a YXZ with the same engine for $19 k.
@mrmd8819 10 ай бұрын
Think I’d take it over a talon. But for the money I’m going pro xp or x3. The cat is actually a good looking car that has a lot of potential but little aftermarket support to get it there…..
@cybermavrik Жыл бұрын
For 28K you should be getting a premium remote control wench also. I've always thought the double X had more potential than any other machine and I am a hardcore Polaris man
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
The suspension is outstanding, but the price of this unit just doesn't match competitive units.
@shawndejong6699 Жыл бұрын
28K USD and only available in the U.S.... Cool to look at I guess lol. I think a shootout between the non turbo SxS units would be cool. Granted getting all the manufacturers coordinated at the same time would likely be harder than herding cats.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Yup, that would tough. Would be awesome tho...
@normanhaney583 Жыл бұрын
I know these exist, but I've never seen one in person.
@L.A-Goforth Жыл бұрын
Makes me question why they changed the transaxle in new ones!
@joshc606 Жыл бұрын
Same reason Polaris changed front diffs?
@Dreamscythe1 Жыл бұрын
great machines, incredibly tough, they just need to get a more premium interior and get there name built back up before they can ask those kinds of prices, especially trying to compete with the x3 and pro XP
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more. Suspension is incredible, power is decent enough, but the cab needs a touch more refinement.
@KC-7mm Жыл бұрын
I had a 19 Ltd great machine never had any issues that being said I was one of the lucky ones. This machine has a lot of potential but AC just about ruined it by putting a cheaper spec’d transaxle, weak front diff, and poor functioning rear axles and a weak front steering rack and components. I’ve watched this thing in the desert run with the fastest cars but fall short to mechanical issues most of the time. If these things had some consistency in finishing races especially KOH they might be worth 28k but given their history that price is way too high
@timwaddell9450 Жыл бұрын
2018 and early 2019 had weaker components, AC fixed that for 2020 and up models. 2021 axles were also again beefed up. I have a 2020 and a 2021 which get hammered on every weekend, including a rollover. Only minor wear parts so far as issues.
@ZombieSheeple Жыл бұрын
A canam commander 1000r just seems like a better bang for your buck.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Tons of value in the Commander. Biggest differences are horsepower and suspension. No contest the suspension on the XX is better but Commander is still a ton of fun.
@joekearney Жыл бұрын
Hmmm considerably higher cost even with the few accessories than my 22 Base DS Turbo X3.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Yup.
@joshc606 Жыл бұрын
I think if you put this spec sheet under a RzR or base X3 people would be fine with it but brand loyalty hurts everything.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Good point.
@h.i.mcdunnough9401 Жыл бұрын
Any word on AC rolling the wildcat trails back out? Not everyone wants these oversized machines.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
We didn't hear any rumblings while we were there but Cat seems re-focused so ya never know...
@ruyguy8888 Жыл бұрын
I've always said that if Yamaha came out with a Hi-Lo YXZ it would be a case of "shut up and take my money" ..but this is close. Arctic Cat is in despirate need of a re-brand and i think they are on the right path, however to be competative and inticing in todays "what's your best price" market, they fell far behind with the price point of this and thier other XX's compaired to the competition. Its also very dissapointing that this specific model will not be coming to Canada. Lower gearing, CVT, 3 Cyl Yamaha engine, huge suspension, high ground clerance and looks to be well built.. that would cover the entire eastern side of Ontario to Nova Scotia for a great out of the box trail car.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
This thing would be up around 40 grand Canadian.
@kooncat9552 4 ай бұрын
130 hores, wow, that is truly death defying
@terrysmiles8599 Жыл бұрын
Very Nice Video......CAN_AM FOREVER BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@terrysmiles8599 Жыл бұрын
Yes Lived in Minnesota my whole life....Montana is better now days...
@bobs5436 Жыл бұрын
You can't find one anywhere
@2511jeremy Жыл бұрын
Would buy the x3 over this any day
@mcous7654 Жыл бұрын
"Keep it in the states"🤣🤣🤣🤣
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
😆
@grunfieldf8694 Жыл бұрын
With a a Jap engine! Really
@justinmochi7323 Жыл бұрын
130 horse is impressive! Now put it in a quad
@deanretzlaff2253 Жыл бұрын
For the price to be that high and the price that close to a Razor xp or a can-am x3 they need the horsepower to to close also….130hp compared to 190&200…not even close…price needs to drop 3-5 k for that…too much money..
@TheBandit7613 Жыл бұрын
I have a fresh 2022, just broken in. I'm right up with the front of the pack with the CatXX. Even without a turbo. The power delivery is instant, no waiting for spool-up. We recently finished a St. George UT to Grand Canyon run and out of 30 X-3's and Turbo Polarises, I was number 3 in line. Handling is incredible, rock crawling perfect. A friend has a CAT XX supercharged. Kills everything.
@Captndarty Жыл бұрын
Being in the front middle or back of the pack has nothing to do with it. It’s a Yamaha motor and it’s the only good thing on that machine. Fit and finish is subpar compared to everything else. Its grossly overloaded and It’ll break down and you won’t even be in the pack
@TheBandit7613 Жыл бұрын
@@Captndarty The finish is not CanAm quailiity but much better than Polaris. It's obvious, you have never seen one in person, it's built like a tank. Much stronger than any machine right now. Watch Shock Therapy's video. They pre-ran the Baja 500 and said it feels showroom fresh at the end. They raced the X-3 after putting 10's of thousands in frame and suspension upgrades. They said buy a Cat XX if you want a strong machine out of the box. Finish is fine. Nice painted panels and the doors fit well. More interior space and legroom than everything else. Best out of the box handling. Front of the pack, dude.
@Captndarty Жыл бұрын
@@TheBandit7613 I’ve seen them. fit and finish is junk, style is subpar and interior design reeks of cheapness. Not worth 28k that’s for sure. Anyone can make a race rig much better. Just takes money and some skill to race it.
@ericlessard5021 Жыл бұрын
@@TheBandit7613 they said the transmission and the rear axle suck. Why you re not talking about that?
@ojtamayosr Жыл бұрын
The XX is dated and overpriced, especially the Black Hills Edition. Other normally-aspirated competitors offer more for less. I would consider an XX if the price was more competitive and if the aftermarket for accessories and parts was more robust. We may see some deep discounts in the future if the machines go unsold at dealers because of price.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Agreed on the price of this model. Suspension is crazy good and power is decent, but there's more out there for less...
@curtisbull1583 Жыл бұрын
28000! No way. No one will pay that. Only worth 20000 maybe 22000 at the most. With prices starting to come down on others machines, this machine should really be around the $18,000 mark.
@MrTjulius Жыл бұрын
No turbo no sale
@zac6805 Жыл бұрын
Rear axles are exposed.
@markbrandt2437 Жыл бұрын
But higher (therefore a bit less exposed) than the lateral links used in every other design, and much stronger than those links.
@jorgedelacruz1254 Жыл бұрын
Artic cat is not listening. If they were we would have a 4 seat turbo by now.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Feel like they're much more focused than they have been in the past couple years. Wouldn't surprise me if we saw a turbo and a 4-seater in the next couple seasons.
@jshapiro34 Жыл бұрын
Sorry but 30k for a 2 seat is never happening I’ll stick with Honda with 32s for 800$
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I feel like the price tag is gonna make this a tough sell for dealers.
@jshapiro34 Жыл бұрын
@@dirttraxtv it’s the same with Kawasaki I want it but for how slow the machine is vs anything else it’s over priced Honest opinion shouldn’t be over 25k period and 2 seaters should be under 20 while 4 seaters should come from the factory now with street legal kits
@AB-mx9lx Жыл бұрын
Artic Cat shall see what Robbie Gordon did with this XX....that's where Artic Cat shall be...they are staying behind with the fear of moving forward in technology...
@stevencorrell6450 6 ай бұрын
Owned a 2018. Loved the suspension but it seemed very generic in build quality, the gearing sucked, the engine has a very annoying tone , and the engine blew in the first 6 months. For 28k there’s better machines on the market.
@Pofdmanaxe Жыл бұрын
They need more power and people would buy these
@BigBadJohnDiesel 20 күн бұрын
Is Arctic Cat even relevant anymore? I personally don't think so. They seem very generic.
@daryelthomas9414 Ай бұрын
Okay, I think I have an idea,,why not stop with the fkn background music? Annoying as hell and most would rather hear the machine instead of porn music.
@rw3100 Жыл бұрын
Keep it in the states 👎🎅
@grunfieldf8694 Жыл бұрын
Brag on it being made in the USA by hard working Americans! What kind of a engine did he say it had in it? Give me a break! Interested till he said that. O well.
@dirttraxtv Жыл бұрын
Yamaha makes amazing engines.
@Amaranthian450 Жыл бұрын
@@dirttraxtv Definitely agreed.
@jimmydesperado2936 Жыл бұрын
Reading the comments of all the brand loyal children below makes me even more convinced I made the right choice spending $13k on my z950 2 years ago. It goes everywhere these other machines go....and 4500 miles and counting with absolutely zero issues convinces me even more.
@popeluke6885 Жыл бұрын
Right choice? you clearly couldn't afford anything else if you were even looking for something in that price range real utvs go for over 30 k little boy gtfo 🤣 🤣
@speedybudz5975 Жыл бұрын
I agree with the other guy kinda funny the only ones that like these machines are the ones that can't afford anything else but that's just my 2 cents I'd never own one personally but if that's the only way you can get on the trail I guess more power to you.
@popeluke6885 Жыл бұрын
@Speedy Budz he's just dreamer that's wants so desperately to run with the big dogs 🤣 🤣
@jimmydesperado2936 Жыл бұрын
@@popeluke6885 Yer a real lucky individual pope.
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