2024 Arctic Cat RIOT X 8000

UNMATCHED CONTROL

ALPHA ONE SINGLE-BEAM REAR SUSPENSION

Arctic Cat’s revolutionary single-beam rear suspension changes the game for mountain snowmobiles. The unique monorail design sheds snow to keep your sled light and equalizes floatation across the width of the track. ALPHA ONE offers enhanced maneuverability, giving you tighter turns than ever before.

SMOOTH POWER DELIVERY

ADAPT™ CVT

With its lightweight, narrow design that increases performance and belt life, as well as the industry's only self-adjusting clutch, the ADAPT CVT system provides better throttle response, smoother power delivery, and a ride like no other.

SERIOUS POWER

8000-SERIES C-TEC2™ ENGINE

The next-generation 8000-Series-C-TEC2 engine delivers a new level of clean Arctic Cat 2-stroke engine performance and technology. This new 794cc C-TEC2 twin features:

- Optimized cylinders, pistons, combustion chamber, flywheel, and fuel rail.
- Our signature fuel calibration strategy and Arctic Power Valve system with 3-stage control of the auxiliary exhaust ports via side valves
- ECM-controlled electronic oil pump
- Batteryless EFI
- Exhaust Pipe Temperature Sensor (EPTS)
- Knock sensor
- Engine reverse technology

This advanced technology designed by Arctic Cat and built in St. Cloud, Minnesota delivers:

- Ultra-clean, more responsive performance
- Enhanced power in the 165-hp class of engines
- Precision oil injection
- Exceedingly robust and lightweight design

ADAPT TO TERRAIN

Adjustable Ski Stance

With an adjustable 39.5-41.5-inch ski stance, you can respond to whatever challenges you face quickly and easily. It only takes a couple seconds to adjust, and then you're on your way.

UNPARALLELED SUPPORT

FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER SKI SHOCKS

With three compression settings, the FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 shocks are easy to adjust and neutralize any bumps in the terrain with coil-over springs. With shocks like this, rough rides are a thing of the past.

OPTIMIZED FOR DEEP SNOW

AMS FRONT SUSPENSION

The Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS) is built specifically to navigate through deep snow. With lightweight spindles and a precision engineered suspension geometry, this suspension is designed specifically with mountain riding in mind.

RIDE BOLDLY

REINFORCED RUNNING BOARDS

With more air comes more impact. That's why the Riot X's running boards are reinforced with an extrusion for extra rigidity.

SIMPLIFIED STEERING

G2 PROCLIMB™ 7 MOUNTAIN SK

Designed to integrate with the AMS spindles, this lightweight ski makes it easier than ever to control your ride through the deepest snow.

ENHANCED TRACTION

POWER CLAW TRACK

Unlock the backcountry with Power Claw™, a lightweight track that delivers the ultimate deep snow traction and performance. It's easier than ever to slice straight through deep snow.