Can-Am Outlander Max 800 EFI LTD vs Polaris Scrambler 850 (2024)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander Max 800 EFI LTDstacks up against the Polaris Scrambler 850. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander Max 800 EFI LTDPolaris Scrambler 850
Model year20102024
Price$13,499$12,499
Engine800 cc850 cc
Horsepower71 hp78 hp
Weight326 kg334 kg
Seat height35 mm35 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc. Single Lever 3-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires26/8-12 / 26/10-12 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Can-Am Outlander Max 800 EFI LTD vs Polaris Scrambler 850 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander Max 800 EFI LTD and the Polaris Scrambler 850 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander Max 800 EFI LTD brings 71 hp in a 326 kg package, while the Polaris Scrambler 850 counters with 78 hp at 334 kg. On price, the Polaris Scrambler 850 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: