Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI vs Polaris Sportsman 850 SP (2017)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Outlander 800 EFIstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman 850 SP. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Outlander 800 EFIPolaris Sportsman 850 SP
Model year20102017
Price$9,249$10,299
Engine800 cc850 cc
Horsepower78 hp
Weight304 kg349 kg
Seat height35 mm37 mm
Fuel capacity4.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. HydraulicSingle disc
Tires26/8-12 / 26/10-12 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI vs Polaris Sportsman 850 SP — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI and the Polaris Sportsman 850 SP usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Outlander 800 EFI brings its published horsepower in a 304 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman 850 SP counters with 78 hp at 349 kg. On price, the Can-Am Outlander 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: