The Arctic Cat Bearcat 660 snowmobile is a class of modern utilitarian machines that, in addition to regular riding, also serve to perform various household tasks in the winter season. This machine has a fairly high traction force, a strong and reliable frame, good suspension settings, and, what is also important, the efficiency of the power plant.
Almost all products of the American manufacturer Arctic Cat are positioned on Russian markets as reliable and at the same time affordable motorcycle equipment. The Bearcat series of snowmobiles alone is proof of this. Many owners of certain models of snowmobiles from this manufacturer have repeatedly stated that they simply cannot find better cars in this price segment. And indeed, since the equipment has quite excellent performance characteristics: sufficient power of the power unit, high maneuverability, excellent maneuverability and reliability of all components, assemblies, and the design itself.
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The main advantages of the Arctic Cat 660 snowmobile are:
- Excellent handling and stability on almost any surface.
- High engine power performance.
- Use of new modern types of suspension (front suspension type AWS VII and rear suspension type Articulating are used).
- The components used are proven by various tests and time of operation.
- High quality of all components and the snowmobile assembly itself.
Perhaps it’s worth highlighting the car’s suspension separately. The snowmobile uses a modern AWS VII type suspension, which the manufacturer has supplemented with dual hydraulic shock absorbers. Thanks to this solution, it was possible to significantly reduce the level of vibration when moving on snowy surfaces, which to some extent also affects comfort. The Articulating rear suspension has a Torque Sensing Link type rear suspension, thanks to which the driver can fully control the torque of the car, which is very useful when towing any loads. The rear suspension also includes torsion springs, which can be adjusted to suit certain operating conditions. Taken together, this entire design provides truly quite comfortable conditions and ease of control of the snowmobile.
The snowmobile is also equipped with a direct drive system such as ACT DiamondDirectDrive, which helps to significantly reduce the loss of energy transmitted by the power plant. There is a 264 mm roller pulley with a fairly huge service life and an impressive margin of safety.
As for the snowmobile brakes, the manufacturer did a great job. The snowmobile can be stopped almost immediately both on an inclined surface and at high speed. This is due to the fact that there is a brake disc located on the shaft and one axial type brake cylinder.
The engine is started by means of an electric starter, but emergency starting is also provided. It is worth noting that it is quite easy to start the power plant even in the most severe conditions. The snowmobile itself can operate properly in frosts of minus 50 degrees, since the engine has its own heating.
Arctic Cat 660 is designed for two people, however, if necessary, you can literally remove the passenger seat in a matter of seconds. This will not only increase the area of the cargo platform, but also use the removed seat as a comfortable chair, which is often observed among fishermen.
The standard equipment of a snowmobile contains a fairly large amount of various equipment, namely a fuel level sensor, tachometer, trip meter, odometer, reverse, electric starter, two mirrors, a double seat, a tow bar, a speedometer, an oil level sensor, an engine and ambient temperature sensor, well and a special belt holder.
Snowmobile "Arctic 1500" - technical part
A car four-stroke engine with 4 cylinders is installed. The working volume is 1490 cc. The performance element produces 79 hp. The supplier recommends refueling equipment with AI-93 fuel. The power unit is cooled by a liquid system. The fuel supply system is carburetor.
Main parameters of the snowmobile: length - 3260 mm; height - 1400 mm; width - 1150 mm. The model is two-seater, the weight of the model is 480 kg. The maximum speed is 75 km/h. There are skis of the support-turn type installed at the front. The gearbox consists of two stages and a reverse function. The engine is started by an electric starter.
Specifications
Dimensional data:
- The structural length of the snowmobile is 3380 millimeters.
- The width of the body is 1180 millimeters.
- The smallest ski track width is 960 millimeters.
- The largest ski track width is 1010 millimeters.
Suspension:
- Front suspension type - AWS VII with dual hydraulic shock absorbers.
- The rear suspension model is Articulating Rear Suspension.
- Rear suspension type: articulated with adjustable torsion springs.
- The diameter of the rear shock absorbers is 50 millimeters.
- Rear link type - Torque Sensing Link.
- The front suspension travel is 200 millimeters.
- Rear suspension travel is 340 millimeters.
Propulsion:
- The propulsion type is caterpillar with front-mounted drive sprockets.
- Number of caterpillars - 1.
- The type of tension mechanism is screw.
- Type of caterpillar track: rubber-fabric, reinforced.
- The total length of the track is 3960 millimeters.
- The track width is 510 millimeters.
- The height of the lugs is 25 millimeters.
Transmission:
- The type of transmission installed is CVT.
- CVT gears - low (L), high (H), reverse, neutral.
Brakes:
- Brake type: disc.
- Brake drive type: hydraulic.
Operating parameters:
- Start type of the power unit - manual/electric starter.
- Type of ignition system - capacitor CDI.
- Type of lubrication system: electronic oil injection.
- The structural weight of the snowmobile is 325 kilograms.
- The maximum mass of towed cargo is no more than 500 kilograms.
- The capacity of the main fuel tank is 56 liters.
- Number of places - 2.
- Exhaust system type: with exhaust pipe and muffler.
Basic equipment:
- Electric starter - available.
- Reverse gear - available.
- Heated steering grips and throttle trigger are available.
- Windshield - available.
- Passenger backrest available.
- Rear tow bar - available.
- Speedometer - available.
- Odometer - available.
Lighting technology:
- Headlight type: halogen, 55/60.
- Taillight type: LED.
Engine
The Arctic Cat 660 snowmobile is equipped with a three-cylinder gasoline engine with electronic fuel injection into the combustion chambers. The total working volume of all three cylinders of this installation is 658 cubic milliliters. The rated output power is 38.98 kilowatts or 53 horsepower. The cooling system is liquid type, which allows you to operate the snowmobile not only at sub-zero temperatures. The lubrication system is four-stroke oil. The average fuel consumption of this engine is about 15 liters of gasoline per hundred kilometers, which is quite an economical indicator.
Arctic Cat Bearcat 660 Snowmobile Review
With the advent of ski-tracked vehicles of the Utility category, performing everyday tasks in the economic sphere in winter has become much easier. One of the best representatives of its class was the Arctic Cat Bearcat 660 , which has a high traction force, a durable frame, good suspension settings and an economical power unit.
arctic cat bearcat 660
The main characteristics necessary for a utilitarian snowbike are present in this model. The American brand Arctic Cat presents reliable, affordable motorcycle equipment on the Russian market. Snowmobiles of the bearcat series are a clear confirmation of this. Many compatriots believe that there is no better snowmobile motorcycle than the “cat”, not in terms of performance and equipment, but also in the durability of the components.
Modern snowmobiles from ArcticCat, the Bearcat 660 model, outperform their closest competitors in such parameters as:
• Controllability and stability • Powerful engine • New types of suspensions, front AWS VII and Articulating • Proven design of components and assemblies • High quality of materials and workmanship
Price
You can currently purchase a completely new snowmobile at a cost from 350 thousand rubles to 600 thousand Russian rubles. The final cost of the machine may vary depending on the year of production and model configuration.
A used snowmobile can be purchased at a cost ranging from 280 thousand rubles to 435 thousand Russian rubles. The cost of this option directly depends on the year of production, general technical condition, number of engine hours worked and kilometers traveled.
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Owner reviews
- I’ve been using a non-turbocharged one for two years, no problems, very good for long-distance trips. That year, oil leaked out of the box, I didn’t understand the reason, I took off the cover and put everything on the sealant. It seemed to me that snow was getting through the mesh on the hood and melting and water was getting in Under the box in severe frosts, the ice lifts the lid and the oil leaks out. I don’t have another version, but we’ll see this season. I drove 350 kilometers along the reservoir on the tank.
- I drove this season in a 2005 model. In my opinion, it has the lowest fuel consumption of ALL 4-stroke models I have seen, good suspension in terms of comfort (both seats are comfortable, and the rear one is also removable, and the trunk turns out to be quite huge) and is quite strong. Nothing rusts anywhere like on scandiks. The windshield seemed a little low, because when you sit in a normal position it blows in your face and therefore you have to bend down (my height is 185). The plastic bumper is in the trash after several felled trees, but the waistcoat will hold up. it’s unrealistically heavy, even I got tired of pulling it out of the log, and the summit after it was like a feather, with one hand. The engine runs perfectly, smoothly, softly and quietly, but 53 horsepower is sometimes not enough. Overall I really liked the car.
