Arctic Cat 550 S vs Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI (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 H1 EFI. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 550 SArctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI
Model year20112011
Price$8,599$8,499
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight314 kg326 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 H1 EFI — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 550 S and the Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI 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 H1 EFI counters with its own power figure at 326 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI 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: