Dirt Wheels tests the 2013 Maverick....I laugh!!

So I got the January 2013 issue of Dirt Wheels today. In it they test the 2013 Maverick....looks like Can-Am fans, (T-Bone), will have to wait a little longer on a machine that can catch the XP.

Direct quotes from the article:

"Although it isn't XP quick, it's light years ahead of the Commander."

"We couldn't get it to break 67mph."

"It feels a lot heavier than the XP."

"In corners where the XP is nimble, light, and flickable....the Maverick is settled, heavy-feeling, and unpredictable at times."

They did like the cup holder location though......

You would think with 101HP it would do over 80 mph easy.

I was told by Rick S that Wildcat1 took him for a ride in his Wildcat and they hit 76 MPH

That wildcat didn't do 76! If it did it did it downhill.

Travis at performance east told me the cat rides a little bit better than the xp. He later said I would hate the wildcat coming from an xp. He said I will be upset about the power. Also quality of cat is suspect.

Lets see what all the other reviews say about maverick. I ha a feeling it would be a little heavy.

I also still would like to try a wildcat. He just said I will be very upset if I bought one.

TBONE21 wrote:

That wildcat didn't do 76! If it did it did it downhill.

Travis at performance east told me the cat rides a little bit better than the xp. He later said I would hate the wildcat coming from an xp. He said I will be upset about the power. Also quality of cat is suspect.

Lets see what all the other reviews say about maverick. I ha a feeling it would be a little heavy.

I also still would like to try a wildcat. He just said I will be very upset if I bought one.

Well I guess Rick S & Andy can respond to that but that is what I was told.Funny though that Dirt Traxx picked the Wildcat over the XP and so does Bobby D and don't forget I have driven both & I approve this message

Hey I want to try a wildcat. I personally think cat has stepped it up in the quality. I have not heard any issues on problems.

Travis wouldn't steer me wrong though. I like that power! Vroom vroom!

You guys are funny. I just love the site!

no problems with my cat yet ... love it!!!!

T Bone let me put it to you like this!! I CAN SNAP 70 like nothing and you wont beat the ride at all,seats are more comfortable and lower in clearance with the same ground clearance as your xp! And by the way it was 74 75 ish and climbing we were on level ground in Helen straight asphalt road so truth is there you have it and if you want to ride spend some of your money bring yur azz this way and you will see my frind!

And I approve this MESSAGE!

https://youtu.be/FRqWlaCNnSA

I call your bluff. No stock wildcat can go that fast and we all know it. It's just shy under 70.
Come on down here and get ya some. As soon as u get done racing the rzr 170's and kiddie power wheels.

Oh and I approve this message!

how many of you guys are really running 74 MPH in the woods and i mean the tight woods, creeks and washed out gulleys? i know there are a few places to open them up and let them breath but for the most part no body runs 75 MPH all day even if your buggy could run it!! and i had mine to 68 and thats plenty fast

Your right. Rarely we get there. The fastest out there is the xp which runs 73 or 74 stock and that's it.

Whatever Tbark go play with yur tonkas!! I tried to be nice and give you honesty but you call me a liar so get your info some other place and believe other peoples post and bs. and hey I have some ocean front property in arizona too you interested!!

I didn't. Just looking at videos and research shows the cat can't do over 70. Well not flat or uphill atleast.

The facts of life shows she can't do it.

Wildcat is 77 hp and the xp is 88. That ought to show enough.
Don't know what to tell ya. U made the claim of 74 to 75.

You think its all about HP. well you are wrong do you know the gear ratio in your diffs???? I didnt think so ! think about 600 hp motor with a 546 gear in a mud truck and another one with a 350 hp motor with 456 gears with the same tire which one do you think will have the top speed

Ok I hear ya. What is the diff gear in the wildcat?

Here is from wildcat forum article....

"OK folks, I know you've been dieing for info. Here's a little more to feed your appetite.

Disclaimer - testing was performed non scientifically using a pre-production Wildcat. Actual production vehicle may differ.

OK, so here it is. Indicated (on factory speedometer) top speed was 72 mph with an extremely slight down hill and 70 mph the other direction. When going down hill, I was able to hit the rev limiter, which seemed to be about 7500 rpm.
I have some rough video but i'm still working on getting it uploaded."

ATVRIDER.com quotes.....

"The Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 is powered by a 951cc V-twin, four-cylinder engine with EFI and was made for high speed performance. The engine provides great power in the top end and has a top speed of about 70 mph, which was a lot of fun and well suited for desert racing and dunes. However, we felt that the bottom end could use a little more power and that is something that could easily be changed with some clutch work, which would make it more appropriate for a motocross style course."

I would take a Wildcat over anything Polaris ever made, or will ever make. And that's if the Widcat could only do 50.

Don't worry Andy. Soon as Tbone buys a Wildcat, they will be the fastest thing in the world.

Well I will probably try a cat. I know andy, David, and others are right on the ride. I haven't driven one but EVERYONE says they ride good. Even bobby said they do so they must ride good. I think their cockpit looks comfy too.

Everyone that owns a cat say they are holding up good and I think they are. I haven't seen a thing wrong with them. I think cat did good. I just like power and want to be with the others. I'll get it there. Just change the clutch.

I really want to try one though.

TBONE, If you ever get off of diaper duty



drive on up to Andy's and get you some

Bobby D wrote:

TBONE, If you ever get off of diaper duty



drive on up to Andy's and get you some

Get what?

Tbone, everything has it's good and bad points.

Now go get you a Wildcat and tell Andy you are sorry!

Hump wrote:

Tbone, everything has it's good and bad points.

Now go get you a Wildcat and tell Andy you are sorry!

Sorry for what? He called me up there. He said he has a 76 and climbing mph cat.

All I said was I have never heard of one and no testers have either.
Heck the xp top I think it 73.

All the other stuff he says is pretty much the truth. Dirt trax gave it a great review as well and they also complained about power.

These are facts..

TBONE21 wrote:

https://youtu.be/FRqWlaCNnSA

I call your bluff. No stock wildcat can go that fast and we all know it. It's just shy under 70.
Come on down here and get ya some. As soon as u get done racing the rzr 170's and kiddie power wheels.

Oh and I approve this message!

Looked to me like it hit about 73 mph in that video and I'm guessing they hit the brakes to soon.I believe Andy and he said 74 to 75

Bobby D wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

https://youtu.be/FRqWlaCNnSA

I call your bluff. No stock wildcat can go that fast and we all know it. It's just shy under 70.
Come on down here and get ya some. As soon as u get done racing the rzr 170's and kiddie power wheels.

Oh and I approve this message!

Looked to me like it hit about 73 mph in that video and I'm guessing they hit the brakes to soon.I believe Andy and he said 74 to 75

U did see the review above where it said he hit 71 on a slight downhill and was reving out?

Jet wrote:

its too bad none of these machines are as fast as the bull shit that comes out of you guys. last time i was in west by god, i sure as hell didnt see anyone going 70 mph.

i dont know what is the fastest, but my S is just fine for what we do, i think andys wildpussy sure rides great, and i still aint seen anyone kick HRR ass on the Rhinosauras he has, Bubba, can you get these guys to play nice.

Amen.

True Jet man!!! All but the hot rod rhino part!

I'm just messing around. Andy is the man! I always make sure I support the events he puts on. He puts a lot of work into them and I want to support it.

Either way back to the original post. If those numbers true then that's horrible for the maverick.
Time will tell. Let it get out there. See what dirt trax says.

Lets all go ride and have a good time. That's what we're here for!
None of us are going to hit 70 on the trail anyways.

Dirttrax has already said. The new episode is up on Youtube. They like it. I would say it is what I thought at 1st glance...a Commander with sport looks, long travel, and a little more power. If you like the Commander, I'm sure you will like the Maverick. If you don't like the Commander, you are not going to like the Maverick.