2005 Arctic Cat Sabercat™ 500 LX

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2005 Arctic Cat Sabercat™ 500 LX Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Performance
BASE MSRP(US)  $6,499.00
Dealers  Arctic Cat Dealers
Warranty  12
Insurance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Suzuki
Engine Type  Horizontal In-line
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  2-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)  80 / 59.7
Cooling  Liquid
Valve Configuration  Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)  71 / 2.8
Stroke (mm/in)  63 / 2.48
Displacement (cc/ci)  499 / 30.4
Starter  Electric / Pull
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas / Oil Injected
Turbocharged  No
Supercharged  No
Carburetion Brand  Mikuni
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  2
Carburetor Size (mm)  34
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Speed Governor  No
Sound Reduction  Standard
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Reverse  Yes
Throttle Type  Thumb
Brakes:  
Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Independent Double Wishbone
Front Travel (in/mm)  9.2 / 233.7
Front Suspension Brand Name  AWS VI
Front Stabilizer Bar  Yes
Adjustment Type  Spring Mounted Adjustment
Rear Travel (in/mm)  13.5 / 342.9
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Brand Name  FasTrack®
Rear Stabilizer Bar  No
Front Shock Absorber Brand  Ryde FX®
Front Shock Absorber Type  Gas Shock
Rear Shock Absorber Brand  ACT Position Sensitive
Rear Shock Absorber Type  Adjustable Gas Shock
Center Shock Absorber Brand  ACT
Center Shock Absorber Type  Gas IFP Shock
Steering:  
Steering Type  Manual
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  9.83
Width (in/mm)  48 / 1219.2
Height (in/mm)  45 / 1143
Maximum Ski Stance (in/mm)  43 / 1092.2
Minimum Ski Stance (in/mm)  43 / 1092.2
Length (ft/ft)  9
Length (ft/in)  10
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  491 / 222.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  12.6 / 47.7
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.02
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Aluminum
Floor Board Location  Driver
Skid Resistant  Yes
Hand Grips  Standard
Saddle Bag Guard  No
Snow Guard  Yes
Side Cover  Yes
Handlebars  Standard
Front Bumper  Standard
Rear Bumper  Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front)  No
Handlebar Hooks  Standard
Ski Material  Plastic
Ski Handle  Standard
Skag Material  Carbide
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Tachometer  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Performance
Manufacturer Country  USA
Introduction Year  2004
Parent Company  Arctic Cat
Display Name  Sabercat™ 500 LX
Drive Line:  
Track Length (in/mm)  128 / 3251.2
Track Width (in/mm)  13.5 / 342.9
Lug Height (in/mm)  1 / 25.4
Number Of Tracks  1
Mounts:  
Windshield Mounts  Standard
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Decal Kit  Standard
Glass:  
Folding  No
Height Adjustable  No
Tinted  Yes
Heated  No
Height  Low
Storage:  
Underseat Storage  Standard
Rear Storage Well  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Convenience:  
Heated Hand Grip Location  Driver
Adjustable  Yes

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Great Sled for all types of riding
By Eric Egert(Owner), Feb. 3, 2009
Hey there fellow snowmobilers! I have been riding snowmobiles about 18 years and love my 2005 Sabercat 500 LX. It not only looks good in its all black outfit, it is quick, reliable, and comfortable. The 500cc case reed twin offers up 80HP and you can feel every one. It is just as quick as the 60... Read Full Review

 

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Great Family Trail Sled with Plenty of Power
By Eric Egert(Owner), Sep. 22, 2014
I bought this sled as a brand new leftover model in March of 2006. This beauty came with electric start and reverse, mirrors, and had a really sharp black and silver look.



The shocks are plush and have been able to handle anything I have thrown at them. The engine is solid. Suzuki 500cc twin... Read Full Review

 

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AWESOME
By MOODEYE(Owner), Apr. 13, 2013
MY 2005 SABERCAT 500 LX,, HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST RIDING AND FUN SNOWMOBILE I HAVE EVER OWNED. AND BELIEVE ME I HAVE OWNED A WHOLE BUNCH OF SNOWMOBILES IN MY 46 YEARS. Read Full Review

 

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Sabre cat bad ass
By Johnny force(Owner), Dec. 20, 2016
I have a 04 sabre cat I've owned for 10 years it has around 12 k miles bought it from original owner all stock engin starts first or second pull evertime this engine is bullet proof never been rebuilt still has great compression I love it rides and handle great it's 500 and I'm a big dude it's all t... Read Full Review

 

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