Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI LE vs Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI LEstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI LE | Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Price | $8,999 | $8,699 |
| Engine | 545 cc | 549 cc |
| Weight | 338 kg | 333 kg |
| Seat height | — | 37 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 L | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 26/8-14 / 26/10-14 |
Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI LE vs Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI LE and the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat TRV 550 H1 EFI LE brings its published horsepower in a 338 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS counters with its own power figure at 333 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 550 EPS 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: