2021 Arctic Cat R-M, R-SX and R-XC Race Sleds Announced

Arctic Cat has unveiled three brand new race sleds designed for three racing disciplines for the 2020-2021 season – the R-M, R-SX and R-XC.

Arctic Cat R-M

Designed for hill climb competition, the new Arctic Cat R-M is supported by Arctic Mountain front suspension with vertical steering and Alpha One rear suspension. It also benefits from a list of improvements designed for racers.

Key Features

• Reinforced running boards with added width and traction
• Stronger rear tunnel section
• Lightweight composite steering support
• TEAM Rapid Response II Drive and Rapid Reaction Driven clutches
• All four shocks come standard with QS-3 (Quick Switch 3 position) compression adjustment
• 154” x 2.6” x 2.86” Power Claw track

Arctic Cat R-SX

The new Arctic Cat R-SX is ready take on the snocross racing circuit and Cat says it offers throttle body injection, improved low end power and response, two-inch longer front torque arm, revised rail braces, and new snow flap with ISR required roost protection.

Key Features

• Fox 2.0 Zero C Front Track Shock with position sensing grooved body
• Spring designs to support the 2.0” body (optional rates available)
• 20/49 gearing with TOS slip clutch 49 tooth bottom sprocket to eliminate peak spike loads
• Manual chain adjuster for optimal adjustment settings
• TS-273 TEAM driven with Lightweight Tubular Driven shaft
• V-Force Reeds
• Race inspired upper chassis structure giving improved ergo
• 3 Gallon lightweight Fuel tank
• Adjustable camber front suspension

Arctic Cat R-XC

The final piece to Arctic Cat’s racing puzzle is the R-XC, which is designed for cross country racing. This sled boasts lightweight engine mounting with carbon fiber TCL engine plate.

Key Features

• Lightweight composite steering support (3/4 LB Weight reduction)
• TS-273 TEAM driven and Lightweight Tubular Driven shaft
• 23/40 gearing -Borg Warner Chain and Sprockets for reduced stretch, lower friction, and increased strength
• 40 tooth Torque Overload Sensing (TOS) Bottom chain sprocket for eliminating spike loads into the drivetrain
• TEAM Rapid Response II Drive Clutch delivering constant belt tension for optimum performance at all times
• Offset Ski spacers for Adjustable Ski Stance
• 86” Pitch 8 tooth Track Drive shaft for Added Ground Clearance
• 86” Pitch 129”x15”x1.25” fully clipped Ripsaw track for better all-around performance
• Stealth brake master cylinder
• Race Proven Slide Action rear suspension with 7 Position Rear coupling
• Lightweight 4-wheel rear axle design
• Rail allows for additional mounting holes for front arm shock (ice racing)
• All 4 shocks come standard with the QS-3 (Quick Switch 3 position) Compression Adjustment
• Lightweight exhaust system