ATV Youth
2025 Can-Am DS 90
90cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$3,349
View full specsCan-Am DS 90 vs Polaris Sportsman 850
2025 Can-Am DS 90 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 6 vs 78 hp, 90 vs 850 cc, 271 vs 790 lb, $3,349 vs $9,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATV Utility
2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
850cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$9,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 6 hp vs 78 hp Sportsman 850 wins
Lower price $3,349 vs $9,999 DS 90 wins
Lighter 271 lb vs 790 lb DS 90 wins
Bigger engine 90 cc vs 850 cc Sportsman 850 wins
Ground clearance 4.7 in vs 11.5 in Sportsman 850 wins
Towing n/a vs 1,750 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Across measured specs the DS 90 leads in 2 categories and the Sportsman 850 in 5. Comparing ATVs, the DS 90 runs a 90 cc single-cylinder making about 6 hp, while the Sportsman 850 uses a 850 cc parallel-twin rated near 78 hp. The Sportsman 850 has the power edge (78 hp vs 6 hp). The DS 90 is lighter at 271 lb (vs 790 lb). At $3,349 the DS 90 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| DS 90 Can-Am · 2025 View | Sportsman 850 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 90 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 6 hp | 78 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | 2WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 271 lb (123 kg) | 790 lb (358 kg) |
| Overall width | 37 in (94 cm) | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 42 in (106.7 cm) | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 4.7 in (11.9 cm) | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.8 gal (6.8 L) | 5.25 gal (19.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | 1,750 lb (794 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $3,349 | $9,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.