Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT vs Arctic Cat 550 LTD (2011)

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

Spec comparison

SpecArctic Cat TRV 550 GTArctic Cat 550 LTD
Model year20112011
Price$9,549$9,499
Engine545 cc545 cc
Weight326 kg318 kg
Fuel capacity53.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc. Hydraulic
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT vs Arctic Cat 550 LTD — which should you buy?

Picking between the Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT and the Arctic Cat 550 LTD usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat TRV 550 GT brings its published horsepower in a 326 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 550 LTD counters with its own power figure at 318 kg. On price, the Arctic Cat 550 LTD has the lower MSRP.

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: