Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS vs Arctic Cat 1000 XT (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPSstacks up against the Arctic Cat 1000 XT. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS | Arctic Cat 1000 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Price | $10,999 | $11,499 |
| Engine | 850 cc | 951 cc |
| Weight | 362 kg | 350 kg |
| Seat height | 36 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake | Single disc. Hydraulic. |
| Tires | 26/8-14 / 26/10-14 | 26/9-12 / 26/11-12 |
Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS vs Arctic Cat 1000 XT — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS and the Arctic Cat 1000 XT usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring EPS brings its published horsepower in a 362 kg package, while the Arctic Cat 1000 XT counters with its own power figure at 350 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring 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: