Arctic Cat TRV 550 S GT vs Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat TRV 550 S GTPolaris Sportsman 550 EPS
Model year20102014
Price$8,699
Engine545 cc549 cc
Weight326 kg333 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity53.1 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Arctic Cat TRV 550 S GT vs Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat TRV 550 S GT and the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat TRV 550 S GT brings its published horsepower in a 326 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS counters with its own power figure at 333 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: