Polaris Scrambler XP 850 vs Polaris Scrambler WV850 H.O. (2014)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Scrambler XP 850stacks up against the Polaris Scrambler WV850 H.O.. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Scrambler XP 850Polaris Scrambler WV850 H.O.
Model year20142014
Price$11,990$14,990
Engine850 cc850 cc
Weight338 kg505 kg
Seat height37 mm34 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires26/8-14 / 26/10-14 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Polaris Scrambler XP 850 vs Polaris Scrambler WV850 H.O. — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 and the Polaris Scrambler WV850 H.O. usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 brings its published horsepower in a 338 kg package, while the Polaris Scrambler WV850 H.O. counters with its own power figure at 505 kg. On price, the Polaris Scrambler 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: