ATV Utility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 700
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$8,999
View full specsCan-Am Outlander 700 vs Polaris Sportsman 850
2025 Can-Am Outlander 700 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 50 vs 78 hp, 650 vs 850 cc, 710 vs 790 lb, $8,999 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 50 hp vs 78 hp Sportsman 850 wins
Lower price $8,999 vs $9,999 Outlander 700 wins
Lighter 710 lb vs 790 lb Outlander 700 wins
Bigger engine 650 cc vs 850 cc Sportsman 850 wins
Ground clearance 11 in vs 11.5 in Sportsman 850 wins
Towing 1,650 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 700 leads in 3 categories and the Sportsman 850 in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 700 runs a 650 cc single-cylinder (rotax) making about 50 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 50 hp). The Outlander 700 is lighter at 710 lb (vs 790 lb). At $8,999 the Outlander 700 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Outlander 700 Can-Am · 2025 View | Sportsman 850 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 650 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (Rotax) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 50 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 | 710 lb (322 kg) | 790 lb (358 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (27.9 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) | $8,999 | $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.