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Polaris Sportsman 850 vs Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS

2025 Polaris Sportsman 850 vs 2025 Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS: 78 vs 48 hp, 850 vs 686 cc, 790 vs 727 lb, $9,999 vs $10,499. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Polaris Sportsman 850
ATV Utility

2025 Polaris Sportsman 850

850cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$9,999

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ATV Utility

2025 Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS

686cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$10,499

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At a glance

More power 78 hp vs 48 hp Sportsman 850 wins
Lower price $9,999 vs $10,499 Sportsman 850 wins
Lighter 790 lb vs 727 lb Grizzly 700 EPS wins
Bigger engine 850 cc vs 686 cc Sportsman 850 wins
Ground clearance 11.5 in vs 11.8 in Grizzly 700 EPS wins
Towing 1,750 lb vs 1,322 lb Sportsman 850 wins

Across measured specs the Sportsman 850 leads in 5 categories and the Grizzly 700 EPS in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Sportsman 850 runs a 850 cc parallel-twin making about 78 hp, while the Grizzly 700 EPS uses a 686 cc single-cylinder rated near 48 hp. The Sportsman 850 has the power edge (78 hp vs 48 hp). The Grizzly 700 EPS is lighter at 727 lb (vs 790 lb). At $9,999 the Sportsman 850 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Sportsman 850
Polaris · 2025
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Grizzly 700 EPS
Yamaha · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 850 cc 686 cc
Engine configuration Parallel-twin Single-cylinder
Cylinders 2 1
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 78 hp 48 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT (PVT) Ultramatic CVT
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 1 rider 1 rider
Dry weight 790 lb (358 kg) 727 lb (330 kg)
Overall width 48 in (121.9 cm) 47 in (119.4 cm)
Wheelbase 50.5 in (128.3 cm) 49.2 in (125 cm)
Ground clearance 11.5 in (29.2 cm) 11.8 in (30 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.25 gal (19.9 L) 4.76 gal (18 L)
Towing capacity 1,750 lb (794 kg) 1,322 lb (600 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $9,999 $10,499
Model year 2025 2025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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