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Arctic Cat 500
Arctic Cat 500 Features
Digital Instrument Pod
The instrument pod on the Arctic Cat 500 displays 10 or more critical operation information indicators including: clock/hour meter, mode button, set/reset button, odometer/trip meter, gear position, speedometer, drive select, high beam, battery condition, temperature and oil pressure.
Protection and Low-Maintenance

New fenders on the Arctic Cat 500 have narrow design for tighter woods riding while still maintaining water and mud protection as well as good looks, a high-density injection-molded skid plate doesn’t rip or rust, the 366 is outfitted with Zero-maintenance suspension bushings, sealed drive shafts (front and rear), and constant-velocity (CV) joints.
Engine Side Covers
The Arctic Cat 500 has easily removable engine covers diffuse sound while creating a clean appearance to the engine compartment.
Standard Tools
The seat latch on the Arctic Cat 500 allows for easy installation and removal to gain access to the organized tools underneath the seat.
Tires
The newly developed Goodyear Rawhide RS is standard on all Arctic Cat ATV’s (25 x 8-12 front, 25 x 10-12 rear) for improved traction, durability, and ride handling.
Exhaust System
The Arctic Cat 500 has a larger diameter, stainless steel header pipe allows engine to breathe easier and resists possible corrosion.
Manual Shifter
Use the one-piece toe shifter (manual transmission) for optimal manual shifting performance that can be converted to a heel-toe shifter. All conversion parts included with the Arctic Cat 500.
Automatic Transmission
The Hi/Lo range allows responsive acceleration and engine braking. Transmission also features start-in-gear to get you going faster on the Arctic Cat 500.
Arctic Cat 500 Specs
| Manufacturer | Arctic Cat |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Model | 500 4x4 Auto TRV |
| M.S.R.P. | $7,349.00 |
| Color | Red, Arctic Green, Marsh Green |
| Engine | SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve |
| Displacement | 493 cc |
| Bore X Stroke | 87.5 x 82 mm |
| Cooling | Liquid with fan |
| Transmission | Automatic CVT with EBS |
| Drive System | 4x4 |
| Alternator | 25A |
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| Suspension | Front & Rear: Double A-arm; 8 in. travel |
| Brakes | Front & Rear: Hydraulic disc |
| Tires | Front: 25 x 8-12 Rear: 25 x 10-12 |
| Length | 93 in. |
| Width | 47.5 in. |
| Height | 49.3 in. |
| Wheelbase | 58 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 10 in. |
| Dry Weight | 701 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.5 gal. (20.8 l) |
| Load Capacity | Front: 100 lbs. |
| Towing Capacity | 1,050 lbs. |









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