In addition to releasing the consumer 2014 ZR 6000 RR and M6000 Sno Pro sleds at Hay Days, Arctic Cat also had on display the XC racing version of the ZR6000 R Sno Pro.
Yes… the 2014 race sled (I know, the naming makes it a bit confusing).
2014 XC & SX Sno Pro 600 Updates:
-New spindles (more material removed to reduce weight)
-New ski rubber (improved front suspension handling characteristics)
-New tie rod tubes (larger diameter for increased strength)
-New side panels with added venting
-New driven shaft for improved durability and ease of assembly
-New top bearing in dropcase to accept “floating” driven shaft design
-New track driveshaft and track drive sprockets (revised pitch and tooth profile, broached hex for increased insertion force)
-New running board stiffeners for increased strength and added traction
-New seat cover for improved durability
-New brake caliper with low compression seals for improved level feel and faster-reacting brake
-New idler arm for improved durability
-New lightweight idler wheel mounting blocks (magnesium with 6mm mounting hardware)
-New rear axle adjuster blocks with added nylock nut to prevent track adjustment bolts from backing out
-Modified exhaust (similar to 2012 Sno Pro for improved engine durability)
-Improved clutch calibration on the cross country mode
2014 XC Sno Pro Specifications:
XC Sno Pro Standard Features
Handwarmer, thumbwarmer, mid-height windshield, digital/analog tachometer, digital/analog speedometer, dual stage trip meter, tether switch, V-Force reeds, adjustable timing-select module, sway bar installed, ACT™ Hot start system, C&A PRO ADX cross country skis
XC Optional Features
VIP Data Acquisition System
2014 XC Sno Pro Specifications:
SX Sno Pro Standard Features
Handwarmer, thumbwarmer, low-height windshield, check engine temp light, tether switch, V-Force reeds, adjustable timing-select module, sway bar included, ACT Hot start system, C&A PRO XT Snocross skis
SX Optional Features
VIP Data Acquisition System
Great job once again John. Was great to see you at Haydays. Stay Tuned for the race season when the 563 Motorsports Team will have something special for ArcticInsider.
Definitely diggin the color combo. I’ll take an RR with the XC colors please.
Sweet! I’ve was looking for specs and info all weekend.
Love the color. Black just says AC.
John, you have 2014 XC Sno Pro Specs. listed twice!
The lower specs. are the SX (Snocross sled) with the 1.7″ lug track, smaller gas tank, etc.
I like the black too, but I also like the RR race replica, even got reverse!
How about the Black Magic graphic kits!
Great job John, I’m excited too!
Another excellant report John !! I agree Mike F, Black just says AC, it took me a long time to adapt to Arctic Green, but my love is always Arctic Black ! Any more photo’s you holding out on us loyal AI fans that you can share about the new sleds, Haydays the event itself, any bargains to be had at the swap meet? Oh, how did the new AC’s do at the races themselves? Got to be some bragging points there someplace LOL! Kinda sucks living so far east to not be able to attend these events as much as I would like!
Nice looking sled..as far as the rear skid I think the correct word should be damping not dampening..when talking shocks
I wish you guys would tell more about the data acquisition – fantastic system from what I can tell
So is the race sled using the new cat 600 with carbs or is it the older engine? looks like it is the same specs as the ZR 6000RR?
The race sled has the carbureted Suzuki engine in it.
What is the spring rate of the middle spring?
Thanks
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