Polaris ATVs: specifications and model differences
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Polaris ATV models compared
| Model | Class | Engine | Curb weight | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Scrambler XP 1000 S | Sport | 952cc | 952 lb | $16,499 |
| Polaris Scrambler 850 | Sport | 850cc | 765 lb | $11,999 |
| Polaris Sportsman 600 EPS | Utility | 567cc | 836 lb | $9,399 |
| Polaris Sportsman 850 EPS | Utility | 850cc | 862 lb | $11,799 |
| Polaris Sportsman 450 H.O. | Utility | 499cc | 699 lb | $6,999 |
| Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate | Utility | 952cc | 950 lb | $15,999 |
| Polaris Sportsman 500 | Utility | 499cc | 773 lb | $6,999 |
| Polaris Sportsman 570 | Utility | 567cc | 703 lb | $7,999 |
| Polaris Sportsman X2 600 | Utility | 567cc | 928 lb | $14,399 |
| Polaris Sportsman 6x6 600 | Utility | 567cc | 1,194 lb | $14,999 |
| Polaris Outlaw 70 EFI | Youth | 70cc | 278 lb | $2,999 |
| Polaris Outlaw 110 EFI | Youth | 112cc | 278 lb | $3,999 |
| Polaris Phoenix 200 | Youth | 196cc | 420 lb | $4,999 |
| Polaris Sportsman 110 | Youth | 112cc | 289 lb | $3,999 |
Youth, four-wheel and six-wheel Polaris configurations
Youth. The Outlaw 70, Outlaw 110, Sportsman 110 and Phoenix 200 are the youth and entry quads.
Sportsman utility. The Polaris 450 HO, Polaris 500, Polaris 570, 600 EPS, 850 EPS and Polaris XP 1000 Ultimate scale up in power, and the X2 600 seats two and the 6x6 600 adds a third axle.
Sport. The Scrambler 850 and Scrambler XP 1000 S are heavy sport 4x4s.
Which Polaris ATV to buy
The Sportsman 450 HO at $6,999 and the 570 at $7,999 are the popular working ATVs, and Outdoor Life reviewed the 450. The Scrambler 850 at $11,999 tows 1,500 lb, and Dirt Wheels says it is heavy at 735 pounds but its suspension handles rough ground better than expected. The XP 1000 S costs $16,499, and Dirt Wheels praises its plush suspension and seat.
Compare Polaris ATVs with Honda and Yamaha
Polaris sells youth quads, Sportsman utility ATVs and Scrambler sport ATVs. This page covers 14 current models, from the 70cc Outlaw 70 at $2,999 to the 952cc Scrambler XP 1000 S at $16,499. The table lists class, engine, weight, towing and starting price.
Sportsman utility. The 450 HO , 500 , 570 , 600 EPS , 850 EPS and XP 1000 Ultimate scale up in power, and the X2 600 seats two and the 6x6 600 adds a third axle.
Wikipedia describes Polaris as an American manufacturer headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, founded in Roseau, Minnesota. Its ATV line is the broadest here, and the reviews show a brand with many trims: check which Sportsman model a dealer quotes, since the range spans from 499cc to 952cc.
The Scrambler XP 1000 S and Sportsman XP 1000 Ultimate use the 952cc engine, and Dirt Wheels calls the Scrambler a 90-horsepower sport 4x4.
Ratings run from 1,350 lb on the 450 HO, 570 and 600 to 1,500 lb on the 850 and XP 1000. The 6x6 600 is also rated at 1,500 lb, with a third axle for load.