KTM 525 XC ATV vs Arctic Cat Alterra TRV 550 XT (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the KTM 525 XC ATVstacks up against the Arctic Cat Alterra TRV 550 XT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKTM 525 XC ATVArctic Cat Alterra TRV 550 XT
Model year20102016
Price$10,899
Engine510 cc543 cc
Weight168 kg328 kg
Seat height32 mm
Fuel capacity3.5 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Tires21/7-10 / 20/11-9 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

KTM 525 XC ATV vs Arctic Cat Alterra TRV 550 XT — which should you buy?

Picking between the KTM 525 XC ATV and the Arctic Cat Alterra TRV 550 XT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the KTM 525 XC ATV brings its published horsepower in a 168 kg package, while the Arctic Cat Alterra TRV 550 XT counters with its own power figure at 328 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: