Honda TRX450R E vs Polaris Sportsman 400 HO (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda TRX450R Estacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda TRX450R E | Polaris Sportsman 400 HO |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2014 |
| Price | $7,499 | $5,699 |
| Engine | 450 cc | 455 cc |
| Weight | — | 312 kg |
| Seat height | 33 mm | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.7 L | 4.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 5-speed | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 22/7-10 / 20/10-9 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Honda TRX450R E vs Polaris Sportsman 400 HO — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda TRX450R E and the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda TRX450R E brings its published horsepower, while the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO counters with its own power figure at 312 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 400 HO 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: