Polaris Slingshot® SL AutoDrive vs Polaris Slingshot® S AutoDrive (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Slingshot® SL AutoDrivestacks up against the Polaris Slingshot® S AutoDrive. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Slingshot® SL AutoDrivePolaris Slingshot® S AutoDrive
Model year20262026
Price$30,149$26,849
Engine1997 cc1997 cc
Weight749 kg742 kg
Fuel capacity37.0 L37.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 5 speed, BeltManual, 5 speed, Belt
Front brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
TiresKenda SS-799: 225/45 R18 / Kenda SS-799: 255/35 R20Kenda SS-799: 225/45 R18 / Kenda SS-799: 255/35 R20

Polaris Slingshot® SL AutoDrive vs Polaris Slingshot® S AutoDrive — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Slingshot® SL AutoDrive and the Polaris Slingshot® S AutoDrive usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Slingshot® SL AutoDrive brings its published horsepower in a 749 kg package, while the Polaris Slingshot® S AutoDrive counters with its own power figure at 742 kg. On price, the Polaris Slingshot® S AutoDrive 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: