Polaris Sportsman XP 850 vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman XP 850stacks up against the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Polaris Sportsman XP 850 | Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 | 2016 |
| Price | $8,799 | $12,999 |
| Engine | 850 cc | 951 cc |
| Weight | 355 kg | 386 kg |
| Seat height | 37 mm | — |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.3 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Tires | 26/8-14 / 26/10-14 | 28/9-14 / 28/11-14 |
Polaris Sportsman XP 850 vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE — which should you buy?
Picking between the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 and the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman XP 850 brings its published horsepower in a 355 kg package, while the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 SE counters with its own power figure at 386 kg. On price, the Polaris Sportsman 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: