Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPS vs Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPSstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPSPolaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS
Model year20142011
Price$9,990$10,999
Engine850 cc850 cc
Weight351 kg362 kg
Seat height37 mm36 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake
Tires26/8-14 / 26/10-14 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPS vs Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPS and the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPS brings its published horsepower in a 351 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS counters with its own power figure at 362 kg. On price, the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPS 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: