Well guys after 4 weeks with these 2 machines I gotta tell you - the Polaris is powerful, but the Outlander really handles well. I'm really impressed with this bombardier machine. If it holds up well over time I think this thing is overlooked too easily. So far it's a great bike - if I had it to do over I'd probably go with a pair of the Bombardiers!

 

A friend of mine has both and I have ridden both.
The outlander is lighter and easier to maneuver in tight woods and maybe for sport riding but that's about it.
The sportsman has a nicer (plush) ride and is more powerful.

Jim