Arctic Cat TRV 550 XT vs Arctic Cat 550 S (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat TRV 550 XTArctic Cat 550 S
Model year20142011
Price$8,599
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight353 kg314 kg
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.7 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 TRV 550 XT vs Arctic Cat 550 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat TRV 550 XT and the Arctic Cat 550 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat TRV 550 XT brings its published horsepower in a 353 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 550 S counters with its own power figure at 314 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: