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2025 Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$12,999
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 1000R XT vs Polaris Sportsman 850
2025 Can-Am Outlander 1000R XT vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 91 vs 78 hp, 976 vs 850 cc, 880 vs 790 lb, $12,999 vs $9,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
850cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$9,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 91 hp vs 78 hp Outlander 1000R XT wins
Lower price $12,999 vs $9,999 Sportsman 850 wins
Lighter 880 lb vs 790 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Bigger engine 976 cc vs 850 cc Outlander 1000R XT wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 11.5 in Outlander 1000R XT wins
Towing 1,650 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 1000R XT leads in 4 categories and the Sportsman 850 in 3. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 1000R XT runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 91 hp, while the Sportsman 850 uses a 850 cc parallel-twin rated near 78 hp. The Outlander 1000R XT has the power edge (91 hp vs 78 hp). The Sportsman 850 is lighter at 790 lb (vs 880 lb). At $9,999 the Sportsman 850 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Outlander 1000R XT Can-Am · 2025 View | Sportsman 850 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 91 hp | 78 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 880 lb (399 kg) | 790 lb (358 kg) |
| Overall width | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (30.5 cm) | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) | 5.25 gal (19.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,650 lb (748 kg) | 1,750 lb (794 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $12,999 | $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.