Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition vs Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS (2022)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Editionstacks up against the Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman High Lifter EditionPolaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS
Model year20222014
Price$11,399$13,339
Engine850 cc850 cc
Horsepower78 hp
Weight417 kg362 kg
Seat height39 mm
Fuel capacity5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc
Tires30/10-14 / 30/10-14 26/8-14 / 26/10-14

Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition vs Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition and the Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman High Lifter Edition brings 78 hp in a 417 kg package, while the Polaris Sportsman Touring 850 EPS counters with its own power figure at 362 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: