ATVUtility
2025 Can-Am Outlander MAX 700
650cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$10,299
View full specsCan-Am Outlander MAX 700 vs Polaris Sportsman 850
2025 Can-Am Outlander MAX 700 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 50 vs 78 hp, 650 vs 850 cc, 775 vs 790 lb, $10,299 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 power50 hpvs78 hpSportsman 850 wins
Lower price$10,299vs$9,999Sportsman 850 wins
Lighter775 lbvs790 lbOutlander MAX 700 wins
Bigger engine650 ccvs850 ccSportsman 850 wins
Ground clearance11 invs11.5 inSportsman 850 wins
Towing1,650 lbvs1,750 lbSportsman 850 wins
Across measured specs the Outlander MAX 700 leads in 3 categoriesand the Sportsman 850 in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander MAX 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 MAX 700 is lighter at 775 lb (vs 790 lb). At $9,999 the Sportsman 850 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander MAX 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 | 2 seats | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 775 lb (352 kg) | 790 lb (358 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 57 in (144.8 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) | $10,299 | $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.