TAKE YOUR JOURNEY TO THE TOP.
The Sportsman 850 performance you expect, with added premium features to elevate your ride to the next level.
2023 Polaris Sportsman 850 Premium
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Sportsman Recreation / Utility
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Features
- FORGE NEW TRAILS: Discover new terrain and push new limits from first ride to last. The Sportsman 850 is forged toughness and packed with features to tame the rugged off-road.
- SUPERIOR GROUND CLEARANCE: When the terrain turns unpredictable, rise above the nasty stuff and avoid obstacles with 11.5" of ground clearance.
- SMOOTHEST SUSPENSION: Industry exclusive Independent Rear Suspension not only smooths rough trails, it also further isolates you from bumps and vibrations for even greater all-day riding comfort.
- 48” WIDE STANCE FREEDOM: Ride on designated trail widths of your choosing and explore off-trail with the nimble and easy to maneuver 48” wide stance.
- TACKLE ANY TASK OR ANY TRAIL: Hard-working capability has always been our calling card, and the Sportsman 850 continues the tradition with any-situation toughness, towing and payload that works harder so you don't have to.
- POWERFUL TOWING CAPABILITY: You can tow, pull and drage heavy loads in order to finish big jobs, or get all your gear to camp in one trip, thanks to a massive 1,500 lb of towing capacity.
- ALL-WEATHER RELIABILITY: Extreme cold, heat or precipitation won’t slow you down thanks to the cranking power of the industry’s largest 30 A.H. battery and quick-start reliability of Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI).
- INDUSTRY-LEADING CAPACITY: Bring everything you need for the job, hunt or ride with tough, steel reinforced racks and industry-leading 360 lb capacity and 575 lb of payload capability.
General Information
Model
Sportsman 850 Premium
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front / Rear - Single Lever 3-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake
Parking - Park In-Transmission / Lockable Hand Lever
Engine Braking System (EBS)
Wheels
14 in. (35.6 cm) Steel
Tires
Front - 26 x 8 CST
Rear - 26 x 10 CST
Dimensions
Length
Overall - 83.25 in. (211.4 cm)
Height
Overall - 50.75 in. (128.9 cm)
Width
Overall - 47.6 in. (120.9 cm)
Weight
Estimated Dry - 791 lb. (359 kg)
Ground Clearance
12 in. (30.5 cm)
Wheelbase
53 in. (134.6 cm)
Seat Height
37 in. (94 cm)
Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic PVT P / R / N / L / H In-line Shifting
Active Descent Control
Drive
One Touch On-Demand AWD/2WD
Electrical
Instrumentation
All Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Two Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Volt Meter, Coolant Temperature, Hi-Temp Light, Clock, DC Outlet
Lighting
50w High Beam, Dual 50w Low Beam Headlights, Dual LED Brakelights / Taillights
Engine
Engine
ProStar 4-Stroke SOHC
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Capacity
5.25 gal. (19.9 l)
Operational
Suspension
Front - Straight Dual A-Arm 9 in. (22.9 cm) Travel
Rear - Straight Dual A-Arm, Rolled IRS, 10.25 in. (26 cm) Travel
Steering
Electronic Power Steering - Multi Select EPS
Seating
1 Person Capacity
Hitch
Standard - 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) Receiver
Towing Capacity
1,500 lb. (680 kg)
Load Capacity
Front Rack - 120 lb. (55 kg)
Rear Rack - 240 lb. (110 kg)
Cargo System - Lock & Ride, 4 gal. (15 l) Front Dry Storage 2 gal. (8 l) Rear Storage
Capacity
Payload - 575 lb. (261 kg)
Other
Additional Colors
Chalk Gloss
Crimson Metallic
Polaris Pursuit Camo
Includes
6 Moveable Tie-Down Points, In Pod Battery Charge Port, Painted Plastics, Fender Flares
Warning: ATVs can be hazardous to operate and are not intended for on-road use. Polaris adult models are for riders age 16 and older. For your safety, always wear a helmet, eye protection, and protective clothing, and be sure to take a safety training course. For information call 800-342-3764. Check local laws before riding on trails. ©2018 Polaris Industries Inc.
Due to continued challenges across supplier networks as well as increasing logistics costs, product pricing, freight charges, specifications, and features are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Please confirm all information with your local dealership.
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