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2026 · Trail
Arctic Cat ZR 858 R-XC
Research-based model profilePrice not confirmed
Read the source notes belowWhat this model is for
ZR 858 R-XC offers a defined conventional-shock trail comparison: AWS 42, FOX QS3R ski/rear shocks, a QS3 center shock and R-XC SLIDE-ACTION suspension. The MY2026 booklet specifies electric start and a fully clipped 137-inch Cobra. It is relevant when adjustable mechanical damping, rather than ATAC electronic control, is the purchase priority.
Do not order traction modifications from the package name alone. The booklet lists 1.352-inch lugs, while the EU manual's model code describes 1.75; the shared manual also cautions against studding tracks over 1.6 inches. Match the track and market first, then have the dealer review any proposed studs and tunnel protection. A race-oriented caliper or R-XC badge does not establish competition eligibility.
Consider it if…
- Trail buyers investigating a real 2026 R-XC with a traceable model code.
- Shoppers who can obtain the original sales specification before committing.
Understand the compromises
- Regional lug difference prevents treating every 137-inch R-XC as the same build.
- Photo is illustrative; exact trim appearance has not been independently authenticated.
Specifications, with context
“Not confirmed” is an evidence gap, not a zero. Weight definitions, optional equipment, track choices and model years can change a comparison.
| Specification | Value | Basis & limitations |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2,026 | The first linked manufacturer source explicitly identifies this model year. |
| Engine | 858 cc C-TEC2 two-stroke | 2026 ZR 858 R-XC, MY2026 booklet's 137 x 15 x 1.352-inch Cobra, electric start; EU lug differs. |
| Displacement | 858 cc | 858 cc, page 11 of the manufacturer-authored MY2026 booklet. |
| Horsepower | Not confirmed | No exact manufacturer horsepower established for this 2026 configuration. |
| Weight | 481 lb | 481 lb manufacturer estimated dry, page 11, electric-start R-XC; not measured wet weight. Options and regional changes need checking. |
| Track length | 137" | 137 inches in booklet page 11 and EU code S2026CAJREEUG. Booklet gives 1.352-inch Cobra lugs; EU code says 1.75. Weight/equipment here follow the booklet, not an assumed identical EU build. |
| Published price (USD) | Price not confirmed | No 2026 US MSRP established. The replacement website's 2027 MSRP is not evidence for 2026. |
Equipment to understand
- AWS 42 front suspension
- FOX QS3R ski/rear shocks and QS3 center shock
- 137-inch fully clipped Cobra track
Equipment can be package-specific. Match the listing, order sheet and model-year documentation rather than relying on a shared model-family name.
Questions to take to the seller
- Does the model code identify the booklet build or the EU 1.75-inch track version?
- Are the FOX QS3R/QS3 shocks original and when were they serviced?
- What traction equipment is compatible with this track and what is the itemized delivered price?
Use the buying worksheet to compare complete quotes, and the specification guide to check whether the figures use the same basis.
Calculate ownership costs and compare itemized dealer quotes →
Sources & research limits
These references support the notes above to the extent described. A current manufacturer page is not automatically proof of an older model-year specification.
- Arctic Cat 2026 model archiveModel-year identity: ZR 858 R-XC is listed.
- 2026 manufacturer operator manualRead all four extraction chunks through Reference Information: shared ZR/Riot/M 600/858 manual, p/n 653-00054, 6/25. EU model codes, track restrictions and service sections reviewed; no configuration-level displacement, MSRP or dry-weight sales table. Some graphic labels extract poorly.
- Current manufacturer family pageThis URL presents 2027 products. It is a retrieval limitation, not a source for this record's 2026 figures.
- Arctic Cat MY2026 specification booklet — third-party-hosted copyArctic Cat-branded, ©2025 booklet linked by ArcticInsider. Read the complete extraction and cross-check native PDF text. Page 11: 858 cc, 481 lb estimated dry, electric start, AWS 42, FOX QS3R/QS3 and 137 x 15 x 1.352 Cobra. Manufacturer-authored evidence on a third-party host; specifications subject to change.
Have model-year documentation that resolves a gap? Send a source correction. For service, recalls or operating limits, use the exact owner’s manual and an authorized dealer.
