ATV Sport
2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R
976cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$12,499
View full specsCan-Am Renegade 1000R vs Polaris Sportsman 850
2025 Can-Am Renegade 1000R vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 91 vs 78 hp, 976 vs 850 cc, 750 vs 790 lb, $12,499 vs $9,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATV Utility
2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
850cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled
$9,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power 91 hp vs 78 hp Renegade 1000R wins
Lower price $12,499 vs $9,999 Sportsman 850 wins
Lighter 750 lb vs 790 lb Renegade 1000R wins
Bigger engine 976 cc vs 850 cc Renegade 1000R wins
Ground clearance 11 in vs 11.5 in Sportsman 850 wins
Towing 1,300 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Across measured specs the Renegade 1000R leads in 4 categories and the Sportsman 850 in 3. Comparing ATVs, the Renegade 1000R runs a 976 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 91 hp, while the Sportsman 850 uses a 850 cc parallel-twin rated near 78 hp. The Renegade 1000R has the power edge (91 hp vs 78 hp). The Renegade 1000R is lighter at 750 lb (vs 790 lb). At $9,999 the Sportsman 850 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| Renegade 1000R Can-Am · 2025 View | Sportsman 850 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 976 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine configuration | V-twin (Rotax) | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 91 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 | 750 lb (340 kg) | 790 lb (358 kg) |
| Overall width | 46 in (116.8 cm) | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 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 | 1,300 lb (590 kg) | 1,750 lb (794 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $12,499 | $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.