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Can-Am Outlander 850 vs Polaris Sportsman 850

2025 Can-Am Outlander 850 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 78 vs 78 hp, 854 vs 850 cc, 795 vs 790 lb, $10,799 vs $9,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Can-Am Outlander 850
ATV Utility

2025 Can-Am Outlander 850

854cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled

$10,799

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2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
ATV Utility

2025 Polaris Sportsman 850

850cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$9,999

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At a glance

More power 78 hp vs 78 hp Tie
Lower price $10,799 vs $9,999 Sportsman 850 wins
Lighter 795 lb vs 790 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Bigger engine 854 cc vs 850 cc Outlander 850 wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 11.5 in Outlander 850 wins
Towing 1,650 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman 850 wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 850 leads in 3 categories and the Sportsman 850 in 3. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 850 runs a 854 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 78 hp, while the Sportsman 850 uses a 850 cc parallel-twin rated near 78 hp. Both are rated for identical power. The Sportsman 850 is lighter at 790 lb (vs 795 lb). At $9,999 the Sportsman 850 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Outlander 850
Can-Am · 2025
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Sportsman 850
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 854 cc 850 cc
Engine configuration V-twin (Rotax) Parallel-twin
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 78 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 795 lb (361 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) $10,799 $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.

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