Arctic Cat 550i vs Arctic Cat 550 LTD (2012)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 550istacks 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 550i | Arctic Cat 550 LTD |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2011 |
| Price | — | $9,499 |
| Engine | 545 cc | 545 cc |
| Weight | 307 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 550i vs Arctic Cat 550 LTD — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat 550i and the Arctic Cat 550 LTD usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 550i brings its published horsepower in a 307 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 550 LTD counters with its own power figure at 318 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: