ATV Utility
2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520
518cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$7,499
View full specsHonda FourTrax Foreman 520 vs Polaris Sportsman 850
2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520 vs 2025 Polaris Sportsman 850: 32 vs 78 hp, 518 vs 850 cc, 683 vs 790 lb, $7,499 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 32 hp vs 78 hp Sportsman 850 wins
Lower price $7,499 vs $9,999 FourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Lighter 683 lb vs 790 lb FourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Bigger engine 518 cc vs 850 cc Sportsman 850 wins
Ground clearance 7.6 in vs 11.5 in Sportsman 850 wins
Towing 848 lb vs 1,750 lb Sportsman 850 wins
Across measured specs the FourTrax Foreman 520 leads in 2 categories and the Sportsman 850 in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the FourTrax Foreman 520 runs a 518 cc single-cylinder making about 32 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 32 hp). The FourTrax Foreman 520 is lighter at 683 lb (vs 790 lb). At $7,499 the FourTrax Foreman 520 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
| FourTrax Foreman 520 Honda · 2025 View | Sportsman 850 Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 518 cc | 850 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Parallel-twin |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 32 hp | 78 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual 5-speed (ESP) | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 683 lb (310 kg) | 790 lb (358 kg) |
| Overall width | 47.4 in (120.4 cm) | 48 in (121.9 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 50.9 in (129.3 cm) | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 7.6 in (19.3 cm) | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.9 gal (14.8 L) | 5.25 gal (19.9 L) |
| Towing capacity | 848 lb (385 kg) | 1,750 lb (794 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,499 | $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.