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2008 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 ATV Specs South Africa

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Arctic Cat 500 4x4

Arctic Cat 500 4x4 2008

Make

Arctic Cat

Model

500

Year

2008

Type

Utility Quad Bikes

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Engine Spec

Engine Detail: SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve

Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ): 493cc / 30.08

Engine Valves: SOHC

Valve Configuration: 4-valve

Total Valves: 4

Engine Type: 4-stroke

Engine Cooling: Liquid-Cooled with fan

Engine Cylinders: Single-Cylinder

Displacement To Weight CC: 0.75

Bore Stroke(mm): 87.5mm x 82mm

Bore Stroke(in): 3.45in. x 3.23in.

Fuel System: Carburetor

Fuel System Brand: Keihin

Carburetor Size MM: 36

Carborator Count: 1

Fuel Type: Petrol

Ignition: Electric / Pull

Brakes

Brakes Front: Hydraulic disc

Brakes Rear: Hydraulic disc

Linked Brake System Front to Rear: Standard

Suspension

Front Suspension: Double A-arm; 10 in. travel

A-Arm Skid Plate (Front): Yes

Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.): 254 / 10

Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load: Yes

Front Adjustable Rebound Damping: No

Suspension Rear: Double A-arm; 10 in. travel

A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear): Yes

Rear Travel (mm / in.): 254 / 10

Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping: No

Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load: Yes

Number of Rear Shock Absorbers: 2

Air Adjustable: No

Dimensions and Weight

Length (mm / in.): 2154 / 84.8

Width (mm / in.): 1207 / 47.5

Height (mm / in.): 1252 / 49.3

Ground Clearance (mm / in.): 304.8 / 12

Wheelbase (mm / in.): 1270 / 50

Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.): 296.7 / 654

Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive

Transmission: Manual

Final Drive: Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

Drive line Modes: 2

Primary Drive - Front Wheels: Shaft

Diff Lock Location: Front

Hi / Low Range: Yes

Number Of Speeds: 5

Reverse: Yes

Tires and Rims

Tire Make: Carlisle Badlands

Tires Front: 25 x 8-12

Front Tire Diameter (in): 25

Front Tire Width (in): 8

Front Rim Diameter (in): 12

Front Rim Width (in): 7

Tires Rear: 25 x 10-12

Rear Tire Diameter (in): 25

Rear Tire Width (in): 10

Rear Rim Diameter (in): 12

Rear Rim Width (in): 8

Rim Material: Steel

Rear Solid Axle: No

Fuel

Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.): 25 / 6.5

Racks and Payload

Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.): 45 / 100

Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.): 91 / 200

Storage

Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.): 45.4 / 100

Underseat Storage: Standard

Tool Bag Mount: Standard

Glove Box / Dashboard Storage: Standard

Seats

Number Of Seats: 1

Seat Location: Driver

Seat Material: Vinyl

Seat Type: One-Piece

Seat Adjustable: No

Towing

Tow Hook: Standard

Rear Hitch: Receiver

Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.): 476 / 1050

Instrumentation

Digital Instrumentation: Standard

Trip Odometer: Standard

Clock: Standard

Fuel Level Warning Type: Gauge

Hour Meter: Standard

Service Reminder: Standard

Speedometer: Standard

Tachometer: Standard

Temperature Warning Type: Gauge

Lighting

Lighting: Halogen

Headlights: Standard

Halogen Headlights: Standard

Colours

Metallic: No

Exterior - Safety and Design

Bash Plate (Front): Yes

Body Material: Plastic

Brush Guard: Yes

CV Boot Cover: Yes

Floor Board Location: Driver

Folding Foot Pegs: No

Frame: Steel

Front Bumper: Standard

Front Fender Flairs: Standard

Front Fender: Standard

Front Stabilizer Bar: No

Full Length Skid Plate: Yes

Hand Grips: Standard

Power Outlet: Standard

Radiator Guard: Yes

Rear Fender: Standard

Rear Fender Flairs: Standard

Steering

Steering Type: Manual

Manufacturer and Warranty

Manufacturer Country: USA

Recommend Minimum Age: 16

Parent Company: Arctic Cat

Warranty Info: 6 Limited