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

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat XR 550Arctic Cat XR 550 Limited EPS
Model year20152015
Price
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight353 kg354 kg
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 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 vs Arctic Cat XR 550 Limited EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat XR 550 and the Arctic Cat XR 550 Limited EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat XR 550 brings its published horsepower in a 353 kg package, while the Arctic Cat XR 550 Limited EPS counters with its own power figure at 354 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: