Arctic Cat 2017 VLX 700: Big Power, Small Price

February 2017 Feature

Arctic Cat’s new 2017 VLX 700 gives riders a chance to buy a full-size machine with 700-class power at a 400-class price.

The vehicle has an MSRP of $5,999.

Features:

  • Arctic Cat’s quality starts with a rugged HSLA robotically welded frame and super-tough body panels. No other OEM offers these features.
  • High-strength tubular steel front and rear racks.
  • Duramatic automatic transmission and Arctic Cat-built H1 engine for superior power.
  • Closed-loop electronic fuel injection means better fuel range and can contribute to longer engine life and only Arctic Cat has it.
  • Mechanical on-the-fly 2WD/4WD.
  • Rear 2-inch receiver with 1,050 lbs. of towing capacity.
  • The entire package is designed to take you where you want to go with power, comfort and control.

Specifications

Engine

TYPE 4-Stroke

DISPLACEMENT (CC) 695

COOLING Liquid with fan

BORE & STROKE (MM) 102x85

ALTERNATOR CAPACITY (AMPS) 28

FUEL CAPACITY (GAL.) 5.7

POWERTRAIN

POWER STEERING N/A

TRANSMISSION Automatic CVT, Hi/Lo Range, Neutral, Reverse and Park

DRIVE SYSTEM Mechanical 2WD/4WD

BRAKES FRONT / REAR Hydraulic Disc

SUSPENSION

FRONT SUSPENSION/TRAVEL (IN.) Double A-arm/10

REAR SUSPENSION/TRAVEL (IN.) Double A-arm/10

GROUND CLEARANCE (IN.) 11

SHOCKS Preload Adjustable Coil-Over

FRONT TIRE/SIZE Carlisle Trail Pro/25x8-12

REAR TIRE/SIZE Carlisle Trail Pro/25x10-12

WHEELS Powdercoated Steel

DIMENSIONS

OVERALL SIZE LxWxH (IN.) 84.8x47.5x48

WHEELBASE (IN.) 50

DRY WEIGHT (LBS.) 670

RACK CAPACITY (LBS.) 100/200

TOWING CAPACITY (LBS.) 1,050

HITCH TYPE Rear 2-inch Receiver

INSTRUMENTATION

INSTRUMENTATION Indicator Lights for Park, Neutral, Reverse, Engine Malfunction

LIGHTING Dual Halogen Headlights, Single Rear Taillight/Brake Light

COLORS Black

BUMPERS Steel Tubular Front Bumper

FRONT TOW HOOK Single Front Tow Hook

GUN SCABBARD WITH MOUNT Accessory

RACKS Front and Rear Steel Racks

SAFETY FLAG Accessory

SEATING Single

STORAGE – TANK Standard

SWAY BAR Accessory

WINCH Accessory

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