AJ measures up Arctic Cat's 50/50 crossover sled for 2020, the Riot 8000 determining if it really does deliver ruthless crossover versatility. #arcticcat #snowtraxtv
Thanks AJ, Good stuff!! Own this sled as well , my first 146 track... I now have almost 400 miles on it .... I have to say that simply put I am loving it ... Believe it or not , this is one of the best handling Trail Sleds I have ever ridden , I have never felt so confident on a sled before .... Meaning , thru turns , no push, no darting , even at high speeds(packed powder) , in the deep stuff I am amazed how well I can float and jump back on top of the snow with a thumb down on the throttle..... and the way it handles jumps... wow... I am having a Riot on my Riot :)
Totally messed up on the slide action comment folks, we had an early spec sheet on the sled and things have changed. Our apologies. Hope you enjoy the rest! It was a blast to ride!~AJ
The spring order only isnt killing cat. They are closing the smaller mom and pop dealerships to help save money. As of haydays this year cat was back in the black and making money. The "snowmagedon" campaign makes sense. It help clears out the pipeline, aka all the new leftovers sittin on floors everywhere. Visited 3 local cat dealerships and they are sold out of new and used. Shows that the idea work. Cats not goin anywhere!!
Great review well done. You guys keep getting better and better every year. Great videography as well. Video - camera guys never get any credit!!!! Oh and CAT Rules.....
I got the riot x with a 2” paddle. Thing is a beast, couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Destroys trails and is super fun off, can pull the front skis anywhere I want which means major smile points. Don’t think I’ll be needing another sled for years. Ride on brappp
Unfortunately, I don't think Textron is about to pounce... They've mainly been absorbing losses, reducing models, and closing dealerships. I hope they turn it around though!
Appreciate the recommendation. I'm up in NW Montana and I've been trying to decide between the PRO RMK, Switchback Assault, and SKS. I'm pretty new to the sport and but I'm pretty sure this review describes the type of riding I wanna do. Thanks for the info/review!
Why does everyone say if you don’t pre order a sled you don’t get one ? My local dealership has this sled not many but you can get it. Same with the alpha. Or the rmk khaos 850
Love my Riot on the trails. It seems to have way more jam than my previous M8000s. Unfortunately we still dont have enough snow to really test it out off trail in deep snow.
I would LOVE to see a review on the Riot X with Alpha One. Now THAT is going to be an amazing sled. I'm just really disappointed with the engine at this point CTEC 8k is out of date...Skidoo now has a 850 Turbo from the Factory...and that Polaris 850 engine is amazing.
Just wondering if you think the Riot steers harder than other sleds, and which sled in your opinion has the easiest steering? I ride a 2019 ZR 8000 137 now and that seems to steer hard no matter what I try. Getting older now and after a long day I got major arm pump! Thanks
Yeah you're totally right, we based this off a pre production sled and specs we were given very early on last year. My apologies, you're totally correct ~AJ
So it sounded like you where giving it lip service and trying go not compare it to the Assault and renegade backcountry x. Trying to not tell us it comes in third place out of the 3 major crossover slead offering.
lol I ride off trail with a 2000 zl 600 with a 121 and .875 inch lugs. Kind of a challenge which makes it fun but you have to be on the throttle all the time.
And still.. I like your videos. Where is Lynx? In Scandinavia, its Lynx then Ski-doo... and apparently atm no-one likes Polaris, because of the enginefailures. Best i heard for this winter, pro competitor is already on his 3rd new patriot engine and I mean, whole engine. Cat is bit of an offshoot, but it sucks mass compared to Lynx
LoL it's a love it or hate it, but we like it with this style of sled/terrain. Gotta try some different things every once and a while. Thanks for checking it out and for commenting, we take it all into consideration. ~AJ
Arctic cat needs a new chassis design they don’t compare to ski doo or Polaris they’re bulky and heavy feeling up front and not playful at all they make decent cruising machines. I thought the riots new rear suspension would help with that but it doesn’t still lazy and boring. Pulling for arctic cat would love to ride one again someday but they have got to know by now what’s missing l.
Criticism, shred a corner, stab the throttle, know what you mean, sounds irresponsible. Video at 3:13-3:18 not sure if it qualifies as "tread lightly". Expected better from you AJ.
