I keep getting the question, “How big is the Blast compared to a XXXXX?” Since I own a 78 Arctic Cat ElTigre 6000 and a 93 Yamaha Ovation, here’s how they compare in a spec battle
2021 Arctic Cat ZR 6000 Limited
Engine: Arctic Cat 599cc CTEC2, twin-cylinder, EFI, Electric Start and Engine Reverse
Front Suspension: Dual A-arm with ARS II spindles, 9” Travel
Ski Stance: 42-43” Adjustable
Rear Suspension: SLIDE-ACTION with 3-wheel rear axle assembly, Coupling blocks, Torque-Sensing Link Rear Arm and Adjustable Torsion Springs, 13.5” Travel
Track: 15” wide x 137” length
Overall Chassis Length: 125”
Overall Chassis Width: 48”
Overall Chassis Height: 48”
Fuel Capacity: 11.7 gallons (US)
Dry Weight: 512lbs.
2021 Arctic Cat Blast ZR 4000
Engine: Arctic Cat 397cc CTEC2, single-cylinder, EFI, Electric Start and Engine Reverse
Front Suspension: Dual A-arm with AMS spindles, 7.2” Travel
Ski Stance: 37-39” Adjustable
Rear Suspension: Slide-Rail, Dual Shock and Adjustable Torsion Springs, 10.7” Travel
Track: 14” wide x 121” length
Overall Chassis Length: 115”
Overall Chassis Width: 44”
Overall Chassis Height: 38”
Fuel Capacity: 11.7 gallons (US)
Dry Weight: 400lbs.
1978 Arctic Cat El Tigré 6000
Engine: Suzuki Spirit 440cc, liquid-cooled twin
Front Suspension: Tapered mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers
Ski Stance: 32”
Rear Suspension: Aluminum slide rails with four-position adjustable torsion springs and one hydraulic shock absorber on each suspension arm
Track: 15-inch wide x 116-inch length
Overall Chassis Length: 104”
Overall Chassis Width: 41”
Overall Chassis Height: 37”
Fuel Capacity: 7 gallons (US)
Dry Weight: 407lbs.
1993 YAMAHA Ovation
Engine: Yamaha, 337cc, piston-ported, radial fan-cooled twin
Front Suspension: Telescopic Strut Suspension front; 5.5 inches of travel
Ski Stance: 34.3”
Rear Suspension: Yamaha modified Pro-Action, trailing arm and link arm, two shocks; 5.5 in. travel
Track: 15” Wide x 98” Length
Overall Chassis Length: 100.4”
Overall Chassis Width: 40”
Overall Chassis Height: 43.8”
Fuel Capacity: 8.1 gallons (US)
Dry Weight: 368lbs.
