2009
Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 838698 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Polaris |
| Model | Sportsman XP 850 EFI |
| Price | US$ 8999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Single-Lever Hydraulic 4-wheel disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | Short Long Arm (SLA) 9´ / 22.9 cm travel |
| Fronttyre | 26-8R14 |
| Rearsuspension | Short Long Arm (SLA) 10.25´ / 26.0 cm travel |
| Reartyre | 26-10R14 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 850.00 ccm (51.87 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. 40mm Dual-Throttle Bodies, EFI |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Stealth Black, Sunset Red, Sagebrush Green, Mossy Oak Break-Up. Standard Paint or Camo. |
|---|---|
| Comments | Automatic PVT, 2WD/AWD/AWD with ADC. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 355.6 kg (784.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 19.90 litres (5.26 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Overallheight | 1,289 mm (50.7 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,114 mm (83.2 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,209 mm (47.6 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.