ATVUtility
2027 Polaris Sportsman 600
567cc Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$7,999
View full specsPolaris Sportsman 600 vs Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi
2027 Polaris Sportsman 600 vs 2026 Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi: 44 vs 34 hp, 567 cc vs 493 cc, 703 lb dry vs 695 lb dry, $7,999 vs $8,379. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2026 Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi
493cc Single-cylinder (OHC, 4-valve), liquid-cooled
$8,379
View full specsAt a glance
More power44 hpvs34 hpSportsman 600 wins
Lower price$7,999vs$8,379Sportsman 600 wins
Weight703 lb dryvs695 lb dryKingQuad 500AXi wins
Bigger engine567 ccvs493 ccSportsman 600 wins
Ground clearance11.5 invs10.2 inSportsman 600 wins
Towing1,350 lbvs1,322 lbSportsman 600 wins
Across measured specs the Sportsman 600 leads in 5 categories and the KingQuad 500AXi in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Sportsman 600 uses a 567 cc single-cylinder (prostar sohc) with about 44 hp, while the KingQuad 500AXi uses a 493 cc single-cylinder (ohc, 4-valve) with about 34 hp. The Sportsman 600 has the power edge (44 hp vs 34 hp). The KingQuad 500AXi is lighter at 695 lb (vs 703 lb). At $7,999 the Sportsman 600 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Sportsman 600 Polaris · 2027 View | KingQuad 500AXi Suzuki · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 567 cc | 493 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (ProStar SOHC) | Single-cylinder (OHC, 4-valve) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 44 hp | 34 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic PVT (P/R/N/L/H) | Quadmatic automatic V-belt CVT (H/L/N/R) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD / 4WD / locked 4WD with torque-sensing limited-slip front differential |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 703 lb (319 kg) | 695 lb (315 kg) |
| Overall width | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 47.8 in (121.4 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 50.5 in (128.3 cm) | 50.6 in (128.5 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11.5 in (29.2 cm) | 10.2 in (25.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 4.6 gal (17.4 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,350 lb (612 kg) | 1,322 lb (600 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $7,999 | $8,379 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.