[Riotx8000]

Wanting to make a fourm on mileage as I haven’t found any others, for the arctic cat riot sleds 2018 and newer. As well as any other Ctec 2 motors. How many miles do y’all have on you 800 sleds? Any issues?
I just hit 1,000 and wondering how the reliability is in the 800s as the 600s seem good.

 

[3-D]

I have about 2800 miles on a 2018 800 so far so good I also had a 2016 600 put about 2000 miles on it before I sold it no problems with that one either. Good luck

 

[SteveCZ]

Roughly 5k on my 2016 600. Runs like new. Changed the plugs once and cleaned the exhaust valves 3 times (every other year).
It is now relegated to a backup sled.

600 miles on my new 2023 800. Motor is strong. Getting the clutch looked at by the dealer. See how it works after that.

 

[Riotx8000]

Roughly 5k on my 2016 600. Runs like new. Changed the plugs once and cleaned the exhaust valves 3 times (every other year).
It is now relegated to a backup sled.

600 miles on my new 2023 800. Motor is strong. Getting the clutch looked at by the dealer. See how it works after that.

Very nice, I know the clutching is very loud on my 800.

 

[ziemann]

There are plenty of examples of the Ctec-2 600 engines going 8000+ miles without issue. I have run 2 of them personally up to 6600 miles and just under 8000 miles before I sold the sleds. The 600 is very solid and I wouldn't hesitate to own another one.

I have a riding buddy that is currently at 8800 miles on his '18 Ctec-2 800 engine. Outside of preventative maintenance, he's never touched it. Obviously, the 800's have been more inconsistent- especially between 2018 - 2020. Some required reflashing, others were perfectly calibrated out of the crate. Most have been very durable, but a few had issues.

I still think the Suzuki 800 was probably one of the best 2 stroke engines ever built. They seem to last forever.....

 

[Riotx8000]

There are plenty of examples of the Ctec-2 600 engines going 8000+ miles without issue. I have run 2 of them personally up to 6600 miles and just under 8000 miles before I sold the sleds. The 600 is very solid and I wouldn't hesitate to own another one.

I have a riding buddy that is currently at 8800 miles on his '18 Ctec-2 800 engine. Outside of preventative maintenance, he's never touched it. Obviously, the 800's have been more inconsistent- especially between 2018 - 2020. Some required reflashing, others were perfectly calibrated out of the crate. Most have been very durable, but a few had issues.

I still think the Suzuki 800 was probably one of the best 2 stroke engines ever built. They seem to last forever.....

That is great! I had mine reflashed as it shot a lot of flames lol. hopefully mine runs that long, hoping to keep the sled awhile.

 

[downsc123]

3200 miles on my '18 ZR800. Zero issues. It was bought new at the end of the '19 season so it has been used 3 seasons so far

 

[SteveCZ]

Very nice, I know the clutching is very loud on my 800.

When you say "loud", what do you mean exactly?

 

[Riotx8000]

When you say "loud", what do you mean exactly?

A lot of whine from it. When accelerating

 

[SteveCZ]

ohhhhh, LOL.... thats normal. It's the belt tension / idler bearing.

 

[3-D]

Only thing I do not like about the clutch bearing.

 

[Riotx8000]

ohhhhh, LOL.... thats normal. It's the belt tension / idler bearing.

Ahhh gotcha haha. I figured it was normal so never though anything of it lol

 

[Jagz]

FWIW, I bought and still have the orig C-Tech 2 600 (MY '14) and it has approx 5,000 miles or so on it. Annual maintenance done at dealer (new plugs every fall) and such. Only thing that I know of that was replaced was a exhaust pipe sensor. Otherwise, no re-flashing at all. Been very happy with how it runs. Looking at selling our (son's) '07 Jag Z1 this fall to make room for what I hope is a '25 600 Catalyst and son will take over the '14. May be my last sled purchase so want to make it a good one. Wife is staying put in her '08 F6 LE.

 

[Riotx8000]

FWIW, I bought and still have the orig C-Tech 2 600 (MY '14) and it has approx 5,000 miles or so on it. Annual maintenance done at dealer (new plugs every fall) and such. Only thing that I know of that was replaced was a exhaust pipe sensor. Otherwise, no re-flashing at all. Been very happy with how it runs. Looking at selling our (son's) '07 Jag Z1 this fall to make room for what I hope is a '25 600 Catalyst and son will take over the '14. May be my last sled purchase so want to make it a good one. Wife is staying put in her '08 F6 LE.

Very nice. Always good to see the older sleds still kicking around without issues!

 

[digcat]

I purchased a 2021 ZR8000 new. Put 2163 miles on it this year for a total of just over 4100 miles. I did have injectors replaced soon after purchase along with factory flash. No other engine issues thus far. Strong runner.

 

[FrozenTows]

2017 ZR6000RS
-9500 miles perfect
Factory long block installed just because.
aprox 16,500 miles now.
-stator replaced at 16,000
-original Team Clutch with new weights & spring

Friend Member DVW
-24,000 miles
Never touched other than stator at 22,000
Hopefully he will chime in with details

I sincerely hope that Arctic does not change much with this engine. It's about as perfect as can be now.
We can split hairs, but this could be the finest 2 stroke ever.

 

[Jagz]

2017 ZR6000RS
-9500 miles perfect
Factory long block installed just because.
aprox 16,500 miles now.
-stator replaced at 16,000
-original Team Clutch with new weights & spring

Friend Member DVW
-24,000 miles
Never touched other than stator at 22,000
Hopefully he will chime in with details

I sincerely hope that Arctic does not change much with this engine. It's about as perfect as can be now.
We can split hairs, but this could be the finest 2 stroke ever.

You have over 24,000 miles on this engine/sled???? Holy Crap !!!