Arctic Cat 550 S vs Arctic Cat 550 LTD (2011)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 550 Sstacks up against the Arctic Cat 550 LTD. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Arctic Cat 550 S | Arctic Cat 550 LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2011 |
| Price | $8,599 | $9,499 |
| Engine | 545 cc | 545 cc |
| Weight | 314 kg | 318 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 5.7 L | — |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Arctic Cat 550 S vs Arctic Cat 550 LTD — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat 550 S and the Arctic Cat 550 LTD usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 550 S brings its published horsepower in a 314 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 550 LTD counters with its own power figure at 318 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat 550 S 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: