Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS SE vs Arctic Cat XR 550 XT EPS (2021)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS SEstacks up against the Arctic Cat XR 550 XT EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS SEArctic Cat XR 550 XT EPS
Model year20212015
Price
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight340 kg352 kg
Fuel capacity5.7 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 Alterra 570 EPS SE vs Arctic Cat XR 550 XT EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS SE and the Arctic Cat XR 550 XT EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat Alterra 570 EPS SE brings its published horsepower in a 340 kg package, while the Arctic Cat XR 550 XT EPS counters with its own power figure at 352 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: