2011
Polaris Sportsman XP 850 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 583602 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Polaris |
| Model | Sportsman XP 850 |
| Price | US$ 8799. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Dual A-Arm 9 in. (22.9 cm) Travel |
| Fronttyre | 26/8-14 |
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rearsuspension | Dual A-Arm, Rolled 10.25 in. (26 cm) Travel |
| Reartyre | 26/10-14 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 850.00 ccm (51.87 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | On-Demand True AWD/2WD |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Electronic fuel injection |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Front rack 120 lb (55 kg). Rear rack 240 lb (110 kg). |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Indy Red, Sage Green, Camo |
| Comments | Drive system: On-Demand True AWD/2WD. Transmission: Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P. |
| Light | Triple 50w High Beam, Dual 50w Low Beam Headlights; Dual Brakelights/Taillights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 355.2 kg (783.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,289 mm (50.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,115 mm (83.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 2,115 mm (83.3 inches) |
| 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.