Arctic Cat 550 vs Arctic Cat 550i (2014)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat 550Arctic Cat 550i
Model year20142012
Price
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight307 kg307 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 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 550 vs Arctic Cat 550i — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat 550 and the Arctic Cat 550i usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 550 brings its published horsepower in a 307 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 550i counters with its own power figure at 307 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: