CF Moto CForce 550 vs Polaris Sportsman 500 HO (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the CF Moto CForce 550stacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCF Moto CForce 550Polaris Sportsman 500 HO
Model year20162011
Price$5,999
Engine495 cc498 cc
Horsepower38 hp
Torque43 Nm
Weight360 kg316 kg
Seat height35 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity4.9 L4.1 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 25/8-12 / 25/11-12

CF Moto CForce 550 vs Polaris Sportsman 500 HO — which should you buy?

Picking between the CF Moto CForce 550 and the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the CF Moto CForce 550 brings 38 hp in a 360 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 500 HO counters with its own power figure at 316 kg.

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: