Arctic Cat 550 LTD vs Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 550 LTDstacks up against the Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 550 LTDArctic Cat TRV 550 GT
Model year20112011
Price$9,499$9,549
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight318 kg326 kg
Fuel capacity53.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat 550 LTD vs Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 550 LTD and the Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 550 LTD brings its published horsepower in a 318 kg package, while the Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT counters with its own power figure at 326 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat 550 LTD has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: