Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI SE vs Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI (2014)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI SEstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI SE | Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2014 |
| Price | $8,700 | $7,499 |
| Engine | 695 cc | 760 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 54 hp |
| Weight | 308 kg | 336 kg |
| Seat height | — | 34 mm |
| Fuel capacity | — | 4.1 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/11-12 |
Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI SE vs Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI — which should you buy?
Picking between the Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI SE and the Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Arctic Cat 700 H1 EFI SE brings its published horsepower in a 308 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI counters with 54 hp at 336 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI 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: