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Can-Am Outlander 850 vs Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S

2025 Can-Am Outlander 850 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S: 78 vs 90 hp, 854 vs 952 cc, 795 vs 936 lb, $10,799 vs $12,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Can-Am Outlander 850
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2025 Can-Am Outlander 850

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

$10,799

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2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S
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2025 Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 S

952cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$12,999

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At a glance

More power 78 hp vs 90 hp Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Lower price $10,799 vs $12,999 Outlander 850 wins
Lighter 795 lb vs 936 lb Outlander 850 wins
Bigger engine 854 cc vs 952 cc Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 14.5 in Sportsman XP 1000 S wins
Towing 1,650 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman XP 1000 S wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 850 leads in 3 categories and the Sportsman XP 1000 S in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander 850 runs a 854 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 78 hp, while the Sportsman XP 1000 S uses a 952 cc parallel-twin rated near 90 hp. The Sportsman XP 1000 S has the power edge (90 hp vs 78 hp). The Outlander 850 is lighter at 795 lb (vs 936 lb). At $10,799 the Outlander 850 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Outlander 850
Can-Am · 2025
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Sportsman XP 1000 S
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 854 cc 952 cc
Engine configuration V-twin (Rotax) Parallel-twin
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 78 hp 90 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) 936 lb (425 kg)
Overall width 48 in (121.9 cm) 55 in (139.7 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 55 in (139.7 cm)
Ground clearance 12 in (30.5 cm) 14.5 in (36.8 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 $12,999
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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