2012 Arctic Cat 425i H1 EFI SE 4x4

Great bike. Lots of power for what I need, plowing, hunting and fishing. I had an issue with plug fouling, but that was solved by allowing the bike to warm up and avoiding short runs and cold shut offs. Should have bigger rims and tires.

I purchased a 2012 425I LE and rode it once it ran well. On the second ride 10 miles into the ride the machine a screaming noise began under the fuel tank. I returned the machine to the dealer and was told the fuel injection system needed a washer spacer which the manufacture forgot to install ... on the machine. I then rode it on 4 other trips for a total of 243 miles. The Machine quit running 5.6 mile into my next outing. It gave three codes s-006 s-007 and s-009. They have had the machine in the shop now for three weeks and they are not sure what to do to fix it. They think maybe they need to replace the fuel injection system but they aren't sure. I would never buy another arctic cat.

For the money its a good quad. EFI is great, shifts well, and has good power for a mid size ATV. The air filter is some what difficult to access for routine cleaning the plastic is brittle, so be very careful in colder riding areas. The factory forgot to install a o-ring on the fuel pump on these ... models, so it's a known problem that AC will fix for free. I chose to do it myself, the part was free from AC or its $1.25 US if you buy it. Here's the instructions to repair the whining fuel pump.

https://www.catquest.net/UserFiles/ATV/Fuel/Squealing%20Fuel%20Pump%20Instructions.pdf

I hate to say it, because there not free, but we bought these because of the price, and for what I paid, its a good machine.

I bought this beast on a whim because I loved the way it looked. Upon getting it home I rode the piss out of it and did just about anything possible. She rides like a gem and digs like a excavator.I bought the unit in August of 12 and with over 199 miles already she's still running like a champ. ... I highly recommend this outstanding piece of equipment for beginners and veterans alike.

I have owned this unit since November 1st 2012 and it has broke down twice. The first time the dealer said the unit fouled the plug and I needed to use fuel stabilizer in it. They replaced the plug and put stabilizer in the tank. I already had stabilizer in the gas. After getting the unit home a ... few days later and within an hour of riding the unit broke down again. The spark plug is wedged beside the fuel injector, under the fuel tank and behind the 2000 degree exhaust pipe so it is impossible to field remove and clean in a pinch. I used an old reliable Honda to tow it back to the house. This unit only has 6 hours and 44 miles on it. That's an average of about 7.3 miles per hour. It hasn't even finished the break in yet. At the rate I am going it will just be a huge paper weight. I have never been more disappointed in a piece of equipment. Stay away from the 425i I think it is a poorly designed unit.