Can-Am Renegade 800 EFI xc vs Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Can-Am Renegade 800 EFI xcstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecCan-Am Renegade 800 EFI xcPolaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition
Model year20102022
Price$12,199$11,399
Engine800 cc850 cc
Horsepower71 hp78 hp
Weight279 kg417 kg
Seat height35 mm39 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesDouble discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires25/8-12 / 25/10-12 30/10-14 / 30/10-14

Can-Am Renegade 800 EFI xc vs Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition — which should you buy?

Picking between the Can-Am Renegade 800 EFI xc and the Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Can-Am Renegade 800 EFI xc brings 71 hp in a 279 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition counters with 78 hp at 417 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition 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: