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Like most of the Arctic Cat sleds the F8 is a pretty good one, too. It looks tiny because of the short track, but it actually performs very well on the trails and especially in the deep snow (believe it or not). Handling and suspension are excellent. Bumps are no longer something to be afraid of…the F8 just runs them over like they’re not even there. You have the speed and you have the comfort. It’s a good sled, but not one that shines over the others in the Arctic Cat family. Here are the specifications for it:

MODEL    F8
M.S.R.P. *    $9,499.00
ENGINE    Suzuki, 2-stroke, liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder
DISPLACEMENT    794 cc
BORE X STROKE    85 x 70 mm
CARBURETION    46 mm throttle body batteryless EFI
HORSEPOWER    142 hp
IGNITION    3D
CLUTCH    Drive: Arctic (rpm sensing)
Driven: Arctic (roller cam) ACT drive system
SUSPENSION    Front: AWS VII double-wishbone A-arms with Arctic Cat gas (IFP) shocks and sway bar; 9.5 in. travel
Rear: Slide-action frame with coupling blocks, adjustable torsion springs and Arctic Cat gas (IFP) shocks; 13.5 in. travel
BRAKES    Hydraulic disc
LUBRICATION    Oil injection
EXHAUST    APV with tuned pipe and canister
SKIS    UHMW plastic ski saddleless
LENGTH    122 in.
WIDTH    48 in.
TRACK LXWXH    128 x 15 x 1 in.
SKI STANCE    43 in.
DRY WEIGHT    503 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY    12.2 gal.

The only problem people complain about is the gauges. It may be some wiring problem cause after some time they just go crazy or entirely stop working. That’s an easy fix with one visit to the dealers, but you may wanna keep it in mind before you get the sled. The price is ok I think, it’s a 2007 model after all. You won’t be sorry if you decide to go with the F8, but it won’t be such a big loss if you go with something else.