Arctic Cat XR 550 Limited EPS vs Arctic Cat 550 Limited (2015)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat XR 550 Limited EPSArctic Cat 550 Limited
Model year20152014
Price
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight354 kg318 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 XR 550 Limited EPS vs Arctic Cat 550 Limited — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat XR 550 Limited EPS and the Arctic Cat 550 Limited usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat XR 550 Limited EPS brings its published horsepower in a 354 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 550 Limited 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: