Polaris Sportsman 800 vs Access Shade Sport 850 LV (2020)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 800stacks up against the Access Shade Sport 850 LV. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman 800 | Access Shade Sport 850 LV |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2020 |
| Price | $7,499 | — |
| Engine | 760 cc | 781 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 58 hp |
| Weight | 336 kg | 342 kg |
| Seat height | 34 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 L | 5.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/11-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Polaris Sportsman 800 vs Access Shade Sport 850 LV — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 800 and the Access Shade Sport 850 LV usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 800 brings its published horsepower in a 336 kg package, while the Access Shade Sport 850 LV counters with 58 hp at 342 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: