Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS vs Polaris Sportsman XP 850 (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPSstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman XP 850. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPSPolaris Sportsman XP 850
Model year20142011
Price$13,339$8,799
Engine850 cc850 cc
Weight362 kg355 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires26/8-14 / 26/10-14 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS vs Polaris Sportsman XP 850 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS and the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS brings its published horsepower in a 362 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 counters with its own power figure at 355 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 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: