I'm sure this is a really stupid question but why??

 

why not?



seriously- that's about all the thought I put into it.
I just like trying different atv's

 

Here's some reading comparing some big bores they will pick a winner

Shootout: Can-am vs. Polaris vs. Suzuki vs. Yamaha | News | Contact Us |

 

Another general question to all. I have heard that the Polaris engines run on high RPM and are a bit noisy. This makes me very nervous... Is there any validity to this or is it just online crap? If there is any truth to this, is the 850 quieter?

BTW, I found a 2011 800 EFI for 6K (NEW), and a 2012 for 6.8K (NEW). I would love to just pick up the 11 if there are absolutely no differences between the two... are there any differences? Also, I cannot find an 850 for less than 8.2K in my area, so is it def worth the 2K difference?

You have all been very helpful.

 

[quote=Donovan514;3082255] Also, I cannot find an 850 for less than 8.2K in my area, so is it def worth the 2K difference?

 

you have a point there

 

They put 150 miles on each machine between 4 riders, thats less than 40 miles each rider got to ride each machine. Did this test take one day?? This was also done some time ago.

A 2012 850XP holds 5.25 gallons of fuel.

I have put 300 miles on this one and the more I ride it the more I understand how it works the less impressed I am.

That's what makes choosing the right ATV soo difficult.

 

45 mph today on my 2012 550 Touring it was turning 6200 rpm. Thats the fastest I've had it so far. In fact it wuldn't go any faster. I'll try it again in the next few days. Maybe it needs to be driven harder.

I find the engine/drive train very noisey.

If you have the extra money and have already decided on buying a Polaris go for the 850 XP over the 800.

JMO