The New 2009 Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI 4x4 Utility ATV

Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI ATV Introduction

When you own the all-new 550 H1, “How was your weekend?” will seem like the dumbest question ever. That’s because the 550H1 has a taste for adventure and a thirst for adrenaline. In 2006 Arctic Cat introduced the first Arctic Cat-built and designed Hemi motor, the 650 H1. Since its introduction, the 650 H1 has proven itself for two consecutive years as a championship winning powerhouse in the World Powersports Association Quad Terrain racing series. This real world test showed the world that this motor is durable in stock trim, worthy of being deemed, “Race Ready”. Fast forward to 2009 and another H1 evolution of hemi-producing power has arrived with EFI. As you can imagine, the new 550 H1 EFI has a powerful 545cc, SOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, designed for a wide torque curve with the smoothest power delivery via Electronic Fuel Injection. Cold weather starting and altitude changes are no longer questionable. The H1’s Performance Chassis To start with, the seat has been redesigned and lowered over an inch, combined with a new handlebar design. These changes seem minimal, but once you sit down, you definitely get the feeling of riding “In” the machine instead of “On” it. Arctic Cat 550 H1 ATV features 10" of suspension travel. The stance and suspension were race-bred and performance-calibrated with additional ride-in. What is ride-in? When you sit on the 550 H1, it will squat roughly 2 inches (depending on rider size) while maintaining Arctic Cat’s class leading 11” of ground clearance and 10” of suspension travel. The lower ride height and center of gravity inspire riding confidence in aggressive cornering and high speed handling. From the front headlights to the rear brake lights, the 550 H1 screams show as well as go. Extra wide fenders add protection on muddy trails. A latch on the seat allows quick access to the handy tool tray below. Arctic Cat puts the power to the trails with a fully-independent front and rear double A-arm suspension. Equipped with preload adjustable shocks which, coupled with a full-length skid plate, gives riders the confidence needed to venture almost anywhere, over any obstacle. The SpeedRacks have a slim, body-hugging appearance with 100/200-lb. rack capacities front/rear. To cap off the entire package, the 550 H1 is rolling on 12” steel wheels wrapped with aggressive 25” Dunlop Quadmax tires. Get out there on an Arctic Cat Hemi H1. Monotony has never faced such potent adversaries.

Arctic Cat 550 H1 4x4 ATV Key Features

Arctic Cat 550 H1 ATV Rear The H1 revolution of hemi-producing power has arrived in the 500 class with EFI. As you can imagine, the 550 H1 EFI has a powerful 545cc, SOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, designed for a wide torque curve with the smoothest power delivery via Electronic Fuel Injection. 550 H1 motor has a 10% increase of power at a lower RPM versus the 500 and a 25% gain in torque. The stance and suspension were race-bred and performance-calibrated with additional ride-in. What is ride-in? When you sit on the 550H1, it will squat roughly 2 inches (depending on rider size) while maintaining Arctic Cat’s class leading 11” of ground clearance and 10” of suspension travel. The lower ride height and center of gravity inspire riding confidence in aggressive cornering and high speed handling Going from 2WD to 4WD is as simple as pressing a shift button, while activating the front diff-lock is as easy as pushing the all-new electronic rocker switch button located on the instrument pod. A 2-in. “automotive style” receiver hitch, long-range 6.5-gallon fuel tank, digital instrument pod (MPH, odometer, dual trip meters, hour meter, clock and fuel level) and Start-In-Gear capability complete the package. Advantage® MAX-4 Camo was designed to give hunters maximum effectiveness in open terrain. The pattern incorporates cattails, millet, milo, corn stalks, dead sunflowers, oak and maple leaves, cedar and oak limbs, plus a variety of other plant life into the largest camouflage artwork on the market. It melts into marshes, grasslands, deserts, croplands - even the open canopy of a treetop. It's ideal for deer, turkey, waterfowl and western big game hunting.

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