I am going to buy a Sportsman next week. I am torn between the Sportsman 800 and the Sportsman 850. I need everyone's pro's and con's for both bikes to help me make my decision. If I get the 800 I will have the EBS installed before I take it home. Give me all you got. I am buying one next week.

 

Biggerz better.

 

I vote for 850

 

850 XP, even non-EPS, is easier to steer, has just as good a ride comfort, and more power. 800 comes standard with front storage box that is a plus in my mind. If money was not a care, I'd also go for the 850.

 

You don't need to worry or even consider power I think, our 500s go 65MPH and climb anything but our 850 goes 75 with 2 people on board and would tip over back wards before it stalled on a hill. Which do you like the looks of best, best resale and price new and the extras they might give you to get rid of their 800s.

 

How much money do you care to spend? On the Polaris web site,the XP is listed under the category of "Xstream Performance" while the Sportsman is listed under "Value".

Funny thing is the XP550 is listed under "Xstream Performance" and the much more powerful and quicker SP800 is listed under "Value". go figger.

 

Ride bothe of them on some rough trails and your decisiom will be made. Fast better steering better suspension efi. The biggest kicker is the 800 is now an old body style so the value drops.

 

I think all the 800s also have EFI. The 850 better do something better,there $2000 more then a 800 at our dealer.

 

2 different machines, if money is not the major concern take the 850.

 

EBS is an option on the 800??????