Arctic Cat 550 S vs Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 550 Sstacks 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 | Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Price | $8,599 | $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 vs Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat 550 S and the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS 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 Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS counters with its own power figure at 333 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: