The New Cat

**Six Stroke** · 03-16-2006, 06:10 PM

True. I'm sure that the ZR chassis handles better and is more nimble than the ZRII (ZRT, T-Cat) chassis. Big twins also have more pull down low. I just hope that Cat isn't going to try to market this new thumper as a musclesled, although it would probably be a good touring machine if the sheer weight of it doesn't wear you out.

**84250r** · 03-18-2006, 12:51 AM

They retired the Thundercat. I don't know if anything can really ever replace a machine like that.

Cat has the F1000 for 2007. Looks ugly in my opinion.

**Six Stroke** · 03-19-2006, 01:30 PM

Ick, you're right. I just saw pics of the new F sleds. They look like a Fusion.

**TRI Z Racer** · 03-20-2006, 01:23 AM

yeah, but i garentee they will grow on you. 162hp seems low for a 1000cc 2 stroke, well have to see what happens once they line em up. ill stick with my 780sx

**RedRider_AK** · 03-22-2006, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by TRI Z Racer

yeah, but i garentee they will grow on you. 162hp seems low for a 1000cc 2 stroke, well have to see what happens once they line em up. ill stick with my 780sx

I still can't figure out why people crave so much horsepower. I mean, are you REALLY going to use all 100-odd horses your machine puts out... like, ever? Give me a good reliable 440 or 500 and I'm happy.

**TRI Z Racer** · 03-22-2006, 02:12 AM

you gotta ride a machine thats cranking out the higher 170-180#s to appreciate it. when your riding rough trail and you can just get on it and stand it up bump after bump, ... its an indescribable feeling.

i mean even an f7 is hell of a fun ride for what it is, so so fast for a 700.

**Six Stroke** · 03-23-2006, 03:17 AM

It's all about the rush. Sure, you may never use all 140hp that an F7 has, but it's nice to know it's there. Better to have too much than not enough, especially when it comes to sleds.

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