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Cat 366 Sport Utility ATV Review >>
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Cat 366 Sport Utlity ATV |
The last model on our list was the one most
did not even bother to get excited about. Hey,
its half the CC size, has bug eyed looking headlights
and most would feel it is a beginners machine.
I admit, I felt that way as well. I mean come
on, you have a 1000cc and 700cc machine to play
on, so why on earth would you get excited about
the little Arctic Cat 366. Well, after having
a few months with it here, I can say that it
is the machine that has gotten the most seat
time out of the three! It is small (compared
to its brooding big brothers) its not a power
house (compared to its macho brethren) and its
ugly (the kind of ugly that grows on you)
Ok, so it’s not a 90, I have no problem
riding it so the size thing may have just been
said to appease the Thundercat crowd. It has
more then enough power to get me around the
farm in comfort and I can zip in and out of
places that would have the big guys reaching
for reverse. Everything I need in a basic get
it done 4x4 equipped sub 400cc machine is there,
and its beauty is in its simplicity.
It’s actually quite fun to ride around
and go exploring due to its nimbleness and you
can squeeze into areas that would have fenders
hollerin’ for help on bigger machines.
I’ve used it to haul me and my camera
gear around at the races, to fetch garden supplies
from the shed and it hasn’t failed to
start or get me out of anything I’ve been
able to get into. This is one of the best quads
in its class i’ve had the pleasure to
use and I will hate to see it go when it’s
called home!
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Body paneling on the Arctic Cat 366
hide the engine, but the engine is still
easy to access because the panels can
be removed without any tools for maintenance |
Heck, I even like the fact it has the engine
blocked off with formed panels that keep me
from feeling the heat off the engine! You won’t
get any of your buddy’s jaws to drop if
you ride up on this model, but that isn’t
what this one is all about. Function it has,
and for people starting out or just looking
for an ATV that doesn’t break the bank,
don’t overlook this little rascal. It
makes a killer pit quad for all you racers as
well!
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The Arctic Cat 366 features 7"
of Wheel Travel and the suspension works
great at soaking up small jumps and obstacles
along the trail. Also, the 10" of
ground clearance with independent rear
suspension allows for great maneuverability
over obstacles |
Now I don’t go into detail on the reviews
they give me about specs and what not, I prefer
to ride them. I will however tell you that changing
the oil and routine service work is fairly easy
on all three models, although with all utility
models it can be quite the job removing fenders
for extensive work or cleaning (you do clean
your ride at least once in awhile right?)
Arctic Cat may be one of the smallest ATV manufacturers
in the industry, but this is also a positive
as they are quickly able to adapt to changing
demand, which is evident with the release of
these three new models, and now for 2009, Arctic
Cat has announced 10 more new models, which
we just had the opportunity to ride in the Bad
Lands of South Dakota, so check back for a review
on the new Thundercat Cruiser and TRV models
along with the all the new Prowler 1000 XTZ
, 550 flat bed, and more..
