M Hardcore Alpha One
Built for Big Air and Big Climbs, with ALPHA ONE Single-Beam Rear Suspension
Hardcore doesn’t flinch at big challenges or stiff competition. It conquers the backcountry with the revolutionary ALPHA ONE™ Single-Beam Rear Suspension and easily adjustable coil-over FOX® ZERO shocks.
M 8000 Hardcore Alpha One
Built for competitive, big-air riders with a next-gen 8000-Series C-TEC2™ engine and ALPHA ONE™ Single-Beam Rear Suspension.
ALPHA ONE™ Single-Beam Rear Suspension
Our single-beam rear suspension unlocks more maneuverability than any mountain snowmobile in history. Up here, there's only one alpha.
Ascender Platform
The Ascender Platform brings together an arsenal of innovations that deliver the highest level of backcountry performance and handling for every Arctic Cat Mountain Snowmobile.
8000-Series C-TEC2™ Engine
The Hardcore Alpha One's 8000-series engine packs serious power into a highly maneuverable snowmobile.
AMS Front Suspension
Lightweight spindles and a precision-engineered suspension geometry let you maneuver through deep snow and anything else the mountain has in store.
FOX® 1.5 ZERO QS3 Coil-Over Ski Shocks
Quickly adjust these FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 shocks to any of three compression settings, and get plush performance on bumps from coil-over springs.
Power Claw™ Track
Slice through deep snow with Power Claw: a lightweight track that delivers the ultimate deep snow traction and performance.
Reinforced Running Boards
Big air means big impact, which is why Hardcore's running boards are reinforced with an extrusion for added rigidity.
Goggle Holder
Mounted right in the dash for quick access, this integrated goggle holder keeps a key piece of gear safe and sound.
LED Headlight
Ride until the sun goes down — then keep riding, with this premium LED headlight for night riding.
Adjustable 35.5"-37.5" Ski Stance
Easily adjust your ski stance in seconds — keep it wide for the trails or narrow through the trees.
| Engine Type | 8000 C-TEC2, 2-Stroke |
| Displacement | 794cc |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Bore x Stroke | 85 x 70 mm |
| Lubrication | Electronic Injection |
| Ignition | Digitally Controlled CDI |
| Engine Starter Output | 270 W @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Delivery | Dual Stage Injection |
| Exhaust | APV with Tuned Pipe, Pipe Sensor and Stainless Steel Manifold and Muffler |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.4 or 11.7 gal. (varies by model) |
| Coolant System Capacity | 5 qt. |
| Minimum Octane | 91 |
| Oil System Capacity | 3.25 qt. |
| Drive Clutch | TEAM Rapid Response II |
| Driven Clutch | TEAM Rapid Reaction BOSS |
| Drive System | Arctic Mountain Drive System |
| Brakes | Stealth Hydraulic Master Cylinder with Lightweight Caliper |
| Clutch Calibration | 6,000-8,000 ft. |
| Gearing | 19/50 |
| Chain Pitch | 96 |
| Track Drive Sprocket | 7 Tooth, 3.5 Pitch, Exvolute |
| Reverse | Push-Button Engine |
| Front Suspension | Arctic Mountain Suspension (AMS) |
| Ski Shocks | FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER |
| Sway Bar | N/A |
| Front Travel | 7 in. |
| Rear Suspension | ALPHA-ONE Rear Suspension |
| Front Track Shock | FOX 1.5 ZERO QS3 COIL-OVER |
| Rear Track Shock | FOX 1.5 ZERO QSL COIL-OVER |
| Rear Travel | 14 or 15 in. (varies by model) |
| Overall Chassis Length | 132 or 137 in. (varies by model) |
| Overall Chassis Width | 42.5-44.5 in. |
| Overall Chassis Height | 50 in. |
| Estimated Dry Weight | 455, 460 or 471 lbs. (varies by model) |
| Track Type | PowerClaw |
| Track Width | 15 in. |
| Track Length | 154 or 165 in. (varies by model) |
| Lug | 3 in. |
| Pitch | 3.50 in. |
| Ski Stance | 35.5-37.5 in. - Adjustable |
| Ski Type/Width | G2 ProClimb - 7 in. |
| Runner Type | Single Runner with Carbide |
| Type of Gauge | Deluxe Digital |
| Speedometer | Digital |
| Tachometer | Digital |
| Odometer | Digital |
| Fuel | Digital |
| Oil | Indicator Light |
| Coolant | Digital/Indicator Light |
| Clock | N/A |
| Battery Voltage | N/A |
| Altimeter | N/A |
| Hours | Digital |
| Color | Charcoal/Green or Charcoal/Fire Red (varies by model) |
| Heat Exchanger | Front/Short Tunnel |
| Starter | Manual or Electric Push-Button (varies by model) |
| Handlebars | Hooked with Grab Handle, 4.5 in. Riser |
| Lighting | LED with Accent Light |
| Seating | Lightweight Mountain or Mountain (varies by model) |
| Storage Components | M Tunnel Bag |
| Additional Accessories | Handguards, Heated Drivers Seat, Mirrors, Rear Rack, Side Panel Wind Deflectors, Sno Pro Hooked Brake Lever, Tow Hitch, Tunnel Flare, Visor Plug-Ins |
| Standard Accessories | 12V Outlet, Goggle Holder, Hand and Thumb Warmers, Ice Scratchers, Lightweight Mountain Brake Disc, Sport Front Bumper, Tether Switch, Vertical Steering |
| Windshield | 1 in. Mountain Height |
