Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 vs Access Shade Xtreme 850 (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800stacks up against the Access Shade Xtreme 850. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 | Access Shade Xtreme 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2018 |
| Price | $9,999 | $6,999 |
| Engine | 760 cc | 781 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 58 hp |
| Weight | 480 kg | 329 kg |
| Seat height | 34 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 L | 5.6 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Single Lever Hydraulic Disc Brake | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single Lever Hydraulic Brake | Single disc |
| Tires | 25/8-12 / 25/11-12 | 25/8-12 / 25/10-12 |
Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 vs Access Shade Xtreme 850 — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 and the Access Shade Xtreme 850 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman Big Boss 6x6 800 brings its published horsepower in a 480 kg package, while the Access Shade Xtreme 850 counters with 58 hp at 329 kg. On price, the Access Shade Xtreme 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: