ATVUtility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 850
854cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$10,799
View full specsCan-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.
ATVUtility
2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
850cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$9,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power78 hpvs78 hpTie
Lower price$10,799vs$9,999Sportsman 850 wins
Lighter795 lbvs790 lbSportsman 850 wins
Bigger engine854 ccvs850 ccOutlander 850 wins
Ground clearance12 invs11.5 inOutlander 850 wins
Towing1,650 lbvs1,750 lbSportsman 850 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander 850 leads in 3 categoriesand 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 View | Sportsman 850 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.