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

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

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Scrambler XP 850Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPS
Model year20142014
Price$11,990$9,990
Engine850 cc850 cc
Weight338 kg351 kg
Seat height37 mm37 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 XP 850 H.O. EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 and the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPS 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 XP 850 H.O. EPS counters with its own power figure at 351 kg. On price, the Polaris Scrambler XP 850 H.O. EPS 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: