Polaris Scrambler 850 specifications
Polaris · Sport
Dirt Wheels says the Scrambler is not as low to the ground as conventional sport quads, nor nearly as light at 735 pounds, but its suspension handles the rough stuff better than expected. The same source adds that most sport quad makers have taken the class off their assembly lines, and that it considers the heavier AWD Scrambler's engine and suspension performance to qualify it as a sport quad.
Polaris Scrambler 850
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | Prostar 4-stroke SOHC twin cylinder, 78 hp |
| Displacement | 850cc |
| Bore x stroke | 87x71.5 mm |
| Transmission | Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H in-line shifting |
| Drive system | One-touch on-demand AWD/2WD |
| Front suspension | Dual A-arm 9 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Dual A-Arm, rolled IRS |
| Rear suspension travel | 10.25 in |
| Front brake | Single lever, 3-wheel hydraulic disc with hydraulic rear foot brake |
| Front tire | 26x8 CST |
| Wheels | 14 in steel |
| Seat height | 35 in |
| Wheelbase | 53 in |
| Ground clearance | 11.5 in |
| Starting MSRP | $11,999 |
| Destination charge | $595 |
| Class | Sport |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Fuel capacity | 5.25 gal |
| Fuel system / battery | Electronic fuel injection / 400 CCA |
| Rear tire | 26x10; CST |
| Estimated dry weight | 765 lb |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb |
| Payload capacity | 290 lb |
| Cargo system | Lock & Ride, 1 gal rear storage |
| Hitch | Standard 1.25 in receiver |
What it is for
The Scrambler 850 sits between a utility ATV and a race quad. Polaris lists a 1,500 lb towing rating, which is higher than most sport quads offer, a 35 in seat and 11.5 in of ground clearance. Its 5.25 gal tank matches the Scrambler XP 1000 S.
It costs $4,500 less than the XP 1000 S ($11,999 against $16,499) and has a $595 destination charge against $700.
Because it is a heavy sport quad, check the drivetrain and the CV boots for stress. Look at the suspension for leaks and worn bushings, since aggressive riding reaches its limits. Check the cooling system, the belt and the tires.
Ask whether it was jumped or used for towing.
The Scrambler 850 suits a rider who wants a fast, comfortable 4x4 with sport character and some towing, and who accepts the extra weight.
Scrambler 850 against the XP 1000 S and Raptor 700R
Polaris's own XP 1000 S is the bigger version, and Yamaha's Raptor 700R is the lighter rival.
UTV Action Magazine says several manufacturers came up with sport 4x4s with less weight, better suspension and sportier styling to attract aggressive riders, and that the Scrambler 850 has something else sport riders are sure to like: 78 horsepower.
The article warns that powerful sport-utility 4x4s can reach their suspension's limits pretty easily in aggressive riding, because they are tuned for comfort at a relaxed pace, though it says the suspension handles hard riding well and ride comfort is very good.
Polaris · Sport
The Scrambler 850 is Polaris's sport-utility 4x4, a heavier and more comfortable alternative to a race quad, with 78 horsepower. Dirt Wheels says at 735 pounds it is not light, but its suspension handles rough ground better than expected, and Polaris asks $11,999; 2026 Polaris Scrambler 850 specifications and price.
- Model-year range
- 2024–2025
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 33
- Entries that differ
- 3
- Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H)
- 82.3 x 48 x 48.4 (209 x 122 x 123 cm); 82.3 x 48 x 48.4 in (209 x 122 x 123 cm).
- Lighting
- 50w High/Low Beam Headlights, Single Brakelight/Taillight; LED High/Low Beam Headlights, Single LED Brake Light/Taillight.
2026 Polaris Scrambler 850 questions
How much power does the Polaris Scrambler 850 make?
UTV Action Magazine gives 78 horsepower, which it says sport riders are sure to like in a sport-utility 4x4.
Is the Polaris Scrambler 850 a true sport quad?
Dirt Wheels says it is heavier than a conventional sport quad but that its engine and suspension performance qualify it as one.
How much can the Polaris Scrambler 850 tow?
Polaris lists a 1,500 lb towing rating, far above what most sport quads offer, on a 35 in seat and 11.5 in of clearance.
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