Press release Yammi Cat

doo4adoo · 02-20-2013, 08:01 AM

Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) announced today that it has entered into an engine supply agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation, expanding Arctic Cat’s purchase of Yamaha snowmobile engines starting in the 2014 model year. Arctic Cat initially entered into an agreement to purchase Yamaha 123cc 4-stroke engines for its youth snowmobile in 2009. This agreement has now been expanded to include select 4-stroke engines from Yamaha.

In addition to expanding the engine supply agreement with Yamaha, Arctic Cat also has expanded a co-branding agreement to build select Yamaha snowmobiles in Arctic Cat’s Thief River Falls, Minn., factory according to Yamaha’s specifications. This agreement began in 2012, with Arctic Cat building the Yamaha SRX 120 youth model snowmobile, and now will include full-size performance snowmobiles starting with model year 2014. These snowmobiles will be built to Yamaha specifications using Yamaha 4-stroke engines.

Arctic Cat’s Snow Division Vice President and General Manager Brad Darling said, “The engine purchase agreement with Yamaha, combined with the engines that we plan to manufacture in house, will provide Arctic Cat’s customers with the most well-rounded engine choices when it comes to technology, reliability and horsepower.”

Arctic Cat’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Claude Jordan stated, “Our current Arctic Cat snowmobile chassis is renowned for its lightweight, bump control and precision handling. Combine that with the new performance engine options from Yamaha, as well as our state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and we guarantee there will be exciting years ahead for Arctic Cat enthusiasts.”

“We are pleased that our relationship with Yamaha continues to grow and with the opportunities ahead for both companies,” added Jordan. “Going forward, we believe this relationship will provide tremendous value to Arctic Cat, our customers, our dealers and our shareholders.”
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edmo900 · 02-20-2013, 08:28 AM

I can tell brand loyalists are having a hard time with this, but I think it's a great idea. Put one of the best motors in the business with argueably the best chassis and you should have a winner. I can't wait to ride it!!

arctic625 · 02-20-2013, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by edmo900

I can tell brand loyalists are having a hard time with this, but I think it's a great idea. Put one of the best motors in the business with argueably the best chassis and you should have a winner. I can't wait to ride it!!

There's been nothing wrong with cat engines up til now. It has been their most solid piece of their sleds. Now they better inherit something from Yamaha or it's a one-sided affair.

FIRECAT SPANKER · 02-20-2013, 08:34 AM

Dont have problems with motors or the chaisis, just the drive line

yamaha nytro 123 · 02-20-2013, 08:47 AM

Now they have better performance oriented 4 stroke motors.

Customer · 02-20-2013, 08:50 AM

Wake up the two strokes have been non epa compliant!! They are getting clean two stroke tech from Yami!! They will also get some past due polishing in the assembly,quality fit and finish. Let us also hope they take some lessons from Yami on the warranty end of things ie belts, tunnels, chain case etc etc etc. This not fix it until it breaks bullshit that Cat and others have taken as policy on known issues sucks the bag period!!! I ride my 14,000 dollar sled wondering when failure of known issues will strike not if when!!!

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Originally Posted by arctic625

There's been nothing wrong with cat engines up til now. It has been their most solid piece of their sleds. Now they better inherit something from Yamaha or it's a one-sided affair.

fortune46x · 02-20-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Customer

Wake up the two strokes have been non epa compliant!! They are getting clean two stroke tech from Yami!! They will also get some past due polishing in the assembly,quality fit and finish. Let us also hope they take some lessons from Yami on the warranty end of things ie belts, tunnels, chain case etc etc etc. This not fix it until it breaks bullshit that Cat and others have taken as policy on known issues sucks the bag period!!! I ride my 14,000 dollar sled wondering when failure of known issues will strike not if when!!!

why send millions into di tech when the next round of epa compliance comes through and says nope not good enough? thats been my arguement all along. Why wouldnt cat stick with yamahas reliable motors they have and stick them in a chassis that handles... then you have epa compliance and a lightweight good handling sled.

LACAT · 02-20-2013, 08:57 AM

I feel betrayed Pearl Harbor all over again

Jester · 02-20-2013, 08:58 AM

I was just told via e-mail from a friend that there has already been some engineering changes at cat in just the last few months and there will also be major changes at the factory to satisfy Yami needs in this deal. QC was the main topic of discussion as Yamaha has a different way of calculating their warranty needs that what US manufactures are used to. Several people have already been moved or sent off for training before this initial run went through and he said you will see several of the changes in this model and 2014 catrs. New 2 smiokes will be co engineered with cat and built in St. Cloud and engines in either japan or Georgia. This could be a good thing for both.

Jester

Customer · 02-20-2013, 09:00 AM

Not could be absolutely is!!!! This merg is the only thing that would make me consider another Cat period and I'm not alone!!!!

02-20-2013, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
doo4adoo Super Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 321 Riding Since: 10	Press release Yammi Cat Arctic Cat Inc. (NASDAQ: ACAT) announced today that it has entered into an engine supply agreement with Yamaha Motor Corporation, expanding Arctic Cat’s purchase of Yamaha snowmobile engines starting in the 2014 model year. Arctic Cat initially entered into an agreement to purchase Yamaha 123cc 4-stroke engines for its youth snowmobile in 2009. This agreement has now been expanded to include select 4-stroke engines from Yamaha. In addition to expanding the engine supply agreement with Yamaha, Arctic Cat also has expanded a co-branding agreement to build select Yamaha snowmobiles in Arctic Cat’s Thief River Falls, Minn., factory according to Yamaha’s specifications. This agreement began in 2012, with Arctic Cat building the Yamaha SRX 120 youth model snowmobile, and now will include full-size performance snowmobiles starting with model year 2014. These snowmobiles will be built to Yamaha specifications using Yamaha 4-stroke engines. Arctic Cat’s Snow Division Vice President and General Manager Brad Darling said, “The engine purchase agreement with Yamaha, combined with the engines that we plan to manufacture in house, will provide Arctic Cat’s customers with the most well-rounded engine choices when it comes to technology, reliability and horsepower.” Arctic Cat’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Claude Jordan stated, “Our current Arctic Cat snowmobile chassis is renowned for its lightweight, bump control and precision handling. Combine that with the new performance engine options from Yamaha, as well as our state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and we guarantee there will be exciting years ahead for Arctic Cat enthusiasts.” “We are pleased that our relationship with Yamaha continues to grow and with the opportunities ahead for both companies,” added Jordan. “Going forward, we believe this relationship will provide tremendous value to Arctic Cat, our customers, our dealers and our shareholders.” _________________

02-20-2013, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
yamaha nytro 123 Super Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,130 Location: Ny	Now they have better performance oriented 4 stroke motors. __________________ 09 Ski-doo xp 800r X 13 cat RR 800 white/green 07 honda trx450er Racers edge powered

02-20-2013, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
LACAT Super Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 730 Current Sled(s): 2012 XF 800 50TH RETRO Previous Sled(s): 2005 FIRECAT ,1984 ELTIGRE ,1970 PANTHER Location: WINDSOR,ONT. Favorite Riding Area: GASPE' QUEBEC 10-11 Mileage: SOME Age: 49 Riding Since: 1968	I feel betrayed Pearl Harbor all over again __________________ SNOWMOBILES OWNED SINCE 1970! -1970 ARCTIC CAT PANTHER 440-1973 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 250-1973 ARCTIC CAT CHEETAH 440-1973 ARCTIC CAT PANTHER 400-1974 ARCTIC CAT PANTHER VIP-1974 ARCTIC CAT LYNX II 340-1976 ARCTIC CAT CHEETAH 4000-1976 ARCTIC CAT PANTERA 5000-1978 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 5000-1979 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 5000--1981 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 6000-1981 ARCTIC CAT PANTERA 5000-1985 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 6000-1987 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 6000-1981 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 6000-1979 ARCTIC CAT JAG 3000-1988 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 5000-1990 ARCTIC CAT PROWLER 440-1981 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 5000-1991 ARCTIC CAT EXT SPECIAL 550-1992 ARCTIC CAT EXT SPECIAL 550-1979 ARCTIC CAT JAG 3000-1979 ARCTIC CAT JAG 3000-1986 KITTY CAT-1993 ARCTIC CAT EXT SPECIAL 580-1995 ARCTIC CAT ZR 440-1995 ARCTIC CAT ZR 580-1997 ARCTIC CAT ZR 440-1998 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600-1999 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600-1970 ARCTIC CAT PANTHER 303-2000 ARCTIC CAT ZL 580-2001 ARCTIC CAT ZR 600-2001 ARCTIC CAT ZR 800-1984 ARCTIC CAT ELTIGRE 6000-2002 ARCTIC CAT ZR 800-2003 ARCTIC CAT FIRECAT F7 SABRECAT-2000 ARCTIC CAT Z120-2004 ARCTIC CAT FIRECAT F6 TIGER-2005 ARCTIC CAT FIRECAT F6 RETRO-2007 ARCTIC CAT JAGUAR Z1-2009 ARCTIC CAT CROSSFIRE 800 2010 ARCTIC CAT CROSSFIRE 800 SNOPRO ............43 TOTAL!

02-20-2013, 08:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jester Super Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,715 Current Sled(s): 12 F1100 SP turbo Orange, 08 f1000 sp Previous Sled(s): 06 cf 700 SP, 05 F7sp Location: Ottawa, Ontario Favorite Riding Area: Norther Ontario/ Quebec 11-12 Mileage: 1800 10-11 Mileage: 2500 Age: 43 Riding Since: 1969	I was just told via e-mail from a friend that there has already been some engineering changes at cat in just the last few months and there will also be major changes at the factory to satisfy Yami needs in this deal. QC was the main topic of discussion as Yamaha has a different way of calculating their warranty needs that what US manufactures are used to. Several people have already been moved or sent off for training before this initial run went through and he said you will see several of the changes in this model and 2014 catrs. New 2 smiokes will be co engineered with cat and built in St. Cloud and engines in either japan or Georgia. This could be a good thing for both. Jester __________________ Ready for snow wherever it may be!!!!

02-20-2013, 09:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Customer Super Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 746	Not could be absolutely is!!!! This merg is the only thing that would make me consider another Cat period and I'm not alone!!!! Last edited by Customer; 02-20-2013 at 09:03 AM.

02-20-2013, 08:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
edmo900 Super Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,121 Current Sled(s): 13 F800 SP LTD Previous Sled(s): 09 TNT etec,XF700, ZR900 Location: nw burbs of Chicago Favorite Riding Area: west of Cadillac 12-13 Mileage: 1650 11-12 Mileage: 700 10-11 Mileage: 1700 Age: 51 Riding Since: 1974	I can tell brand loyalists are having a hard time with this, but I think it's a great idea. Put one of the best motors in the business with argueably the best chassis and you should have a winner. I can't wait to ride it!!

02-20-2013, 08:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
FIRECAT SPANKER Super Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,090 Current Sled(s): F1100T RR Previous Sled(s): F1100T Limited, XR1200, F1000, ZR900 Location: Farmington, MI Favorite Riding Area: Where ever there is snow these 11-12 Mileage: 950 10-11 Mileage: 500 Age: 29 Riding Since: 1990	Dont have problems with motors or the chaisis, just the drive line

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