Arctic Cat 550 LTD vs Polaris Sportsman X2 550 (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 550 LTDstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman X2 550. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Arctic Cat 550 LTD | Polaris Sportsman X2 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Price | $9,499 | $9,699 |
| Engine | 545 cc | 549 cc |
| Weight | 318 kg | 362 kg |
| Seat height | — | 36 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 26/8-14 / 26/10-14 |
Arctic Cat 550 LTD vs Polaris Sportsman X2 550 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat 550 LTD and the Polaris Sportsman X2 550 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 Polaris Sportsman X2 550 counters with its own power figure at 362 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: