Greetings ,

Can u help plz to choose between Polaris 850 2009 or can-am outlander 800r 2009 , am not trying to start war between fans here all i want is some facts u guys know, so plz reply something useful that could help me decide. Thank u in advance.

 

To start off with I like the 850XP better! JMO!.
The 850's frame is built heavier, the new double A-arm suspension makes it easier to steer, more towing and carrying capacity! ECT,ECT...
The can-am is okay but IMO the Polaris XP's are better!
You have to pick whats right for your style of riding!

 

Both about equal speed-wise. Getting into the scary-fast realm. I think the Polaris has more clearance, CanAm has better stock tires, both tourquey. I like the front box you can get for the XP. You get a lot of storage and can still use the pod headlight. I've heard literally everyone say the steering effort is almost like having power steering, even on the non-EPS models. Hope this helps. Both can tow and tote well.

 

Go test them both, and see what kind of deals are available. Being an Outlander owner myself, I can highly recommend it, it's lots of fun, durable, and has a standard 3 year warranty. But, I'm not gonna start arguing with the Polaris guys, and I hope they don't start arguing with us - just go test them. They are probably the most equally matched 4x4 utilities. You really can't go wrong with either one. Really.

You can also get the Outlander in a two-up configuration (I can't remember if you can on the Polaris, I don't think you can), and it sits both riders in front of the rear axle, so it is a really well designed two-up. The two-up is called the Outlander Max. There is also the XT - it adds nicer wheels/tires, a winch, bumpers, and some other little things. So you can get an Outlander 800R, an 800R MAX, an 800R XT, or an 800R MAX XT.

There is even the Limited package - it's basically a special paint job, as well as specially painted wheels (same wheels as on the XT), two-tone seats, a winch, bumpers, other little things, and a built-in GPS. It's only available as a two-up. Basically, it's just an Outlander 800R MAX XT but with a fancy paintjob and a GPS.

Here is a technical comparison - http://www.powersportsnetwork....&vehicle2=93908&go=Go


Good luck! And remember both are good choices, you can't go wrong either way!

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Canadian144

Go test them both, and see what kind of deals are available. Being an Outlander owner myself, I can highly recommend it, it's lots of fun, durable, and has a standard 3 year warranty. But, I'm not gonna start arguing with the Polaris guys, and I hope they don't start arguing with us - just go test them. They are probably the most equally matched 4x4 utilities. You really can't go wrong with either one. Really.



You can also get the Outlander in a two-up configuration (I can't remember if you can on the Polaris, I don't think you can), and it sits both riders in front of the rear axle, so it is a really well designed two-up. The two-up is called the Outlander Max. There is also the XT - it adds nicer wheels/tires, a winch, bumpers, and some other little things. So you can get an Outlander 800R, an 800R MAX, an 800R XT, or an 800R MAX XT.



There is even the Limited package - it's basically a special paint job, as well as specially painted wheels (same wheels as on the XT), two-tone seats, a winch, bumpers, other little things, and a built-in GPS. It's only available as a two-up. Basically, it's just an Outlander 800R MAX XT but with a fancy paintjob and a GPS.



Here is a technical comparison - <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/new_vehicle_compare.asp?vehicle1=86557&year2=2009& mfg2=14&vehicle2=93908&go=Go
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Good luck! And remember both are good choices, you can't go wrong either way!</end quote></div>


You must be a salesman? LOL!!!! Man, for a minute there I was thinking about swapping my popo for a can am........not!

I agree, they are both good choices just ride them and see which one fits you best.

 

Haha I'm a 15 year old kid who had nothing better to do on a saturday afternoon after returning from a week long vacation in Jamaica to Toronto... LMAO.

 

Just bought an xp 850 LE yesterday so I think you can guess what I prefer. Shopped them both extensively including the King quad 750 and the T-Cat 1000.

In my opinion (don't want to start a fight here) the 4wd system on the polaris seems better while the Canam visco lock seems to take longer to engage when you're in trouble. I love the appearance of the xp and it really looks mean, bigger wheels, increased height and polaris is known for its comfortable ride.

Also, check into the accessories, they seem quite affordable with Polaris and the plow system, if you're going to put one on, is great. No pins to dismantle and slide out, just pull the cable and the whole thing is on a quick release.

Have not ridden mine yet so will report in when I pick it up next week.