Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI vs Access Shade Xtreme 850 Lux (2023)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 800 EFIstacks up against the Access Shade Xtreme 850 Lux. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman 800 EFIAccess Shade Xtreme 850 Lux
Model year20142023
Price$7,499
Engine760 cc781 cc
Horsepower54 hp58 hp
Weight336 kg330 kg
Seat height34 mm
Fuel capacity4.1 L5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/11-12 25/8-12 / 25/10-12

Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI vs Access Shade Xtreme 850 Lux — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI and the Access Shade Xtreme 850 Lux usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI brings 54 hp in a 336 kg package, while the Access Shade Xtreme 850 Lux counters with 58 hp at 330 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: