Hey I'm looking to get back on a atv and I'm looking at two bikes a 2008 out lander xt800 with 3400 miles and a few extra add ons or a 2013 polairs 800efi with 1200 miles i like the extra ponies of the outlander and the sound but I like the newer less miles and bétter styling of the polairs just trying to get some opinions on both bike advantages and disadvantages of both and problems of both oh and both are the same price

 

The Can-Am frame should get the frame mod. Here some people talking about it. Frame mod - Outlander discussion - can-am ATV Forums - can-amtalk.com Man, just do a search for Can-Am frame mod...you'll find tons of information.

 

I would also recommend a frame modification on the Outlander if you buy it also. You can do your own using 1.25 in. outside width box aluminum. That's what I did on my Outlander even though Can-Am modified the frame a bit for the 2011 and 2012 year. There are how to do it videos on YouTube that are worth the watch.

Polaris has a better ride. It's softer and absorbs the bumps much better than the Can-Am's torsional arm rear suspension. I've had both and miss the Polaris ride even though the Can-Am is pretty comfortable. Engine-wise the Rotax 800 gets the nod. Makes the Polaris 800 look pretty tame in my mind.

Can you take both for a ride? If so, go with what you like. They're both good, reliable quads. The Polaris 800 was around for years as well as the Rotax 800.