Polaris Sportsman 300 vs Diamo Turista 300 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 300stacks up against the Diamo Turista 300. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman 300Diamo Turista 300
Model year20102011
Price$5,999$3,995
Engine298 cc299 cc
Horsepower18 hp
Weight250 kg168 kg
Seat height32 mm29 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L2.9 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. ABS
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. ABS
Tires22/7-12 / 22/10-12 22/7-10 / 22/10-10

Polaris Sportsman 300 vs Diamo Turista 300 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 300 and the Diamo Turista 300 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 300 brings its published horsepower in a 250 kg package, while the Diamo Turista 300 counters with 18 hp at 168 kg. On price, the Diamo Turista 300 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: