Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE (2016)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touringstacks up against the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman 850 TouringArctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE
Model year20102016
Price$10,999$12,999
Engine850 cc951 cc
Weight362 kg386 kg
Seat height36 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Hydraulic
Tires26/8-14 / 26/10-14 28/9-14 / 28/11-14

Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring and the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring brings its published horsepower in a 362 kg package, while the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE counters with its own power figure at 386 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 850 Touring 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: