Arctic Cat 550 S vs Arctic Cat TRV 550 Cruiser (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 550 SArctic Cat TRV 550 Cruiser
Model year20112011
Price$8,599$10,399
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight314 kg346 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L5.3 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 S vs Arctic Cat TRV 550 Cruiser — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 550 S and the Arctic Cat TRV 550 Cruiser 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 TRV 550 Cruiser counters with its own power figure at 346 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: