2021
Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 564318 |
|---|---|
| Category | ATV |
| Make | Polaris |
| Model | Sportsman 850 High Lifter |
| Price | US$ 10499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2021 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Frontsuspension | High Clearance Arched Dual A-Arm |
| Fronttyre | 30/10-14 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 188 mm (7.4 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | High Clearance Arched Dual A-Arm, Rolled |
| Reartyre | 30/10-14 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 170 mm (6.7 inches) |
| Wheels | Steel. Outlaw 2 tires. |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 850.0 ccm (51.87 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H |
| Enginedetails | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. EFI |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Power | 78.0 HP (56.9 kW)) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Other Specifications
| Carryingcapacity | Lock and Ride, 4 Gal (15 L) Front Dry Storage 2 Gal (8 L) Rear Storage |
|---|---|
| Coloroptions | Grey |
| Comments | On-Demand True AWD/2WD. |
| Instruments | All Digital Gauge, Digital Odometer, Tachometer, 2 Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Clock, Service Indicator, Diagnostic Indicator, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet |
| Light | Dual 50w Headlights |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 417.0 kg (919.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 19.90 litres (5.26 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1280 mm (50.4 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2115 mm (83.3 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1270 mm (50.0 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.1871 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 990 mm (39.0 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.