ATVUtility
2027 Can-Am Outlander XT-P 1000R
1001cc V-twin (Rotax DOHC), liquid-cooled
$17,249
View full specsCan-Am Outlander XT-P 1000R vs Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 Premium
2027 Can-Am Outlander XT-P 1000R vs 2027 Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 Premium: 101 vs 78 hp, 1001 cc vs 850 cc, 975 lb dry vs 860 lb dry, $17,249 vs $13,799. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2027 Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 Premium
850cc Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$13,799
View full specsAt a glance
More power101 hpvs78 hpOutlander XT-P 1000R wins
Lower price$17,249vs$13,799Sportsman Touring 850 Premium wins
Weight975 lb dryvs860 lb drySportsman Touring 850 Premium wins
Bigger engine1001 ccvs850 ccOutlander XT-P 1000R wins
Ground clearance12 invs11.25 inOutlander XT-P 1000R wins
Towing1,830 lbvs1,500 lbOutlander XT-P 1000R wins
Across measured specs the Outlander XT-P 1000R leads in 4 categories and the Sportsman Touring 850 Premium in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Outlander XT-P 1000R uses a 1001 cc v-twin (rotax dohc) with about 101 hp, while the Sportsman Touring 850 Premium uses a 850 cc parallel-twin (prostar sohc) with about 78 hp. The Outlander XT-P 1000R has the power edge (101 hp vs 78 hp). The Sportsman Touring 850 Premium is lighter at 860 lb (vs 975 lb). At $13,799 the Sportsman Touring 850 Premium is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Outlander XT-P 1000R Can-Am · 2027 View | Sportsman Touring 850 Premium Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 1001 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax DOHC) | Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 101 hp | 78 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | pDrive CVT (L/H/N/R/P) | Automatic PVT (P/R/N/L/H) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD/Lock 4WD | Selectable on-demand AWD/2WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 975 lb (442 kg) | 860 lb (390 kg) |
| Overall width | 49.2 in (125 cm) | 48.2 in (122.4 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 52.8 in (134.1 cm) | 57 in (144.8 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 in (30.5 cm) | 11.25 in (28.6 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.1 gal (19.3 L) | 5.25 gal (19.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,830 lb (830 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $17,249 | $13,799 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.