2017
Polaris Sportsman 850 SP - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 799648 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Polaris |
| Model | Sportsman 850 SP |
| Price | US$ 10299. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2017 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Dual A-Arm |
| Fronttyre | 26/8-14 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 229 mm (9.0 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | Dual A-Arm, Rolled IRS |
| Reartyre | 26/10-14 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Wheels | Cast aluminium wheels |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 850.00 ccm (51.87 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. EFI |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Power | 78.00 HP (56.9 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Matte Sunset Red, Titanium Matte Metallic, Polaris Pursuit Camo |
|---|---|
| Comments | On-Demand True AWD/2WD. |
| Instruments | Analog Speedometer, Digital Odometer, Tachometer, Two Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Clock, Service Indicator, Diagnostic Indicator, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet |
| Light | Triple 50w High Beam, Dual 50w Low Beam Headlights; Dual Brakelights/Taillights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 349.0 kg (769.4 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 19.90 litres (5.26 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,289 mm (50.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,114 mm (83.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,209 mm (47.6 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.2235 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 940 mm (37.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Polaris
Country of Origin:
United States
Founder:
Edgar Hetteen, Allen Hetteen, and David Johnson
Best Known For:
ATVs/UTVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycle brands (Victory; Indian revival)
Company History
Polaris is a powersports giant that turned northern ingenuity into year-round adventure machines. Snowmobiles came first; ATVs and UTVs followed, defining work/play segments with durability and dealer reach. In motorcycles, Polaris launched Victory—modern American V-twins with strong chassis—and later revived Indian with substantial engineering investment and a premium dealer experience. The company’s strengths are platform engineering and parts logistics: vehicles built to survive cold, mud, and rental abuse with spares on shelves from Alaska to Arizona. Historically, Polaris professionalized off-road recreation and utility while proving that an American firm could build competitive road motorcycles at scale. Its Indian revival, in particular, anchored competition in the heavyweight cruiser space and broadened choices for riders loyal to domestic metal.