2005 Arctic Cat M7 EFI 153, Just because the 2005 Arctic Cat M7 is light, doesn t make it a lightweight. The sled s overall weight was one of the favorite feature of owners of this mountain sled. With a claimed 140 hp and 466 pounds, owners said they were able to maneuver well through the powder with enough power. [The M7] is the best boondocking sled I ve owned, said an anonymous owner from Nebraska who described himself as mostly a boondocker and hillclimber. Weight was at the top of Helming s list as he added, Less is best. Even better than light, the majority of owners said this sled had all the power they could have wanted when citing the power-to-weight ratio. It s a strong, lightweight motor and sled with an excellent power-to-weight ratio, said an anonymous owner from Minnesota. When the 2005 Arctic Cat M7 hit the market for model year 2005, it was dressed with a new chassis and new styling. Under the hood is the 698cc Suzuki case-reed twin. Its laydown engine design has its intake and exhaust ports on the same side of the engine for low placement. Though the majority of owners commended the power of the M7, some noted low-end torque as a slight disappointment. On the 5-point scale with 1 as poor and 5 as excellent, the average rating of low-end power was 3.9. The highest-rated facet in the engine and drivetrain category was throttle response, which averaged a 4.8 rating. According to the majority of M7 owners surveyed, the rider-forward positioning and overall ergonomics of the sled added significantly to the overall handling and maneuverability of the M7. Theodore Mavencamp of Maple Lake, Minnesota, said the sled s excellent riding position was the No. 1 best quality of the M7, followed by power and flotation in deep powder.
