Arctic Cat 550 S LTD vs Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 550 S LTDstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Arctic Cat 550 S LTD | Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2014 |
| Price | — | $8,699 |
| Engine | 545 cc | 549 cc |
| Weight | 314 kg | 333 kg |
| Seat height | — | 37 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.7 L | 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 S LTD vs Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat 550 S LTD and the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 550 S LTD brings its published horsepower in a 314 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS counters with its own power figure at 333 kg.
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: