Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS vs Arctic Cat Alterra 550 XT (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPSstacks up against the Arctic Cat Alterra 550 XT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS
2021

Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS

Arctic Cat Alterra 550 XT
2016

Arctic Cat Alterra 550 XT

$9,899

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 570 EPSArctic Cat Alterra 550 XT
Model year20212016
Price—$9,899
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight317 kg340 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 L6.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Hydraulic. Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS vs Arctic Cat Alterra 550 XT — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS and the Arctic Cat Alterra 550 XT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS brings its published horsepower in a 317 kg package, while the Arctic Cat Alterra 550 XT counters with its own power figure at 340 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:

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