Polaris Sportsman 850 EFI XP: review, history, specs



The Polaris Sportsman 850 EFI XP was a 4-Stroke Twin Cylinder, Liquid-cooled ATV produced by Polaris between 2009 and 2010.

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Polaris Sportsman 850 EFI XP
Manufacturer
Production 2009 - 2010
Class ATV
Engine
4-Stroke Twin Cylinder, Liquid-cooled
Fuel System Electronic Fuel injection
Transmission Gear box: Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P

Final Drive: Shaft, On-Demand True AWD/2WD

Clutch: Automatic
Suspension Front: Dual A-Arm 9-inch (22.9 cm) Travel
Rear: Dual A-Arm, Rolled 10.25-inch (26 cm) Travel
Brakes Front: Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc
Rear: Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake
Front Tire 26 x 8-14; Terrathon
Rear Tire 26 x 10-14; Terrathon
Wheelbase 52.99 inches (1346 mm)
Length 83.19 inches (2113 mm)
Width 47.6 inches (1209 mm)
Seat Height 37.01 inches (940 mm)
Weight 355.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual

DriveEdit

The bike has a Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P transmission. Power was moderated via the Automatic.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 26 x 8-14; Terrathon front tire and a 26 x 10-14; Terrathon rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc in the front and a Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake in the rear. The front suspension was a Dual A-Arm 9-inch (22.9 cm) Travel while the rear was equipped with a Dual A-Arm, Rolled 10.25-inch (26 cm) Travel. The wheelbase was 52.99 inches (1346 mm) long.

2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 EFI XPEdit

     

Ride a 2008 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI and the trail will yield, no matter how rough or difficult your path is. Ride it in places you never knew they existed and enjoy the full pleasure of off-road explorations, with the full confidence Polaris' dependable performance gives to each rider. And understand that there is so much fun beyond the point where asphalt ends.

On-demand AWD, engine braking and active control descent systems are standard so the 2008 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EFI will tread easier and safer on steep gradients and over obstacles. With a top-notch suspension and generous clearance, this quad can venture on slippery and uneven terrain empty or loaded, and will not let you down. Huge racking and towing capabilities also help work better, faster and with more nerve, just like real men do.


2010 Polaris Sportsman 850 EFI XPEdit

     

The 2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 EFI XP brings even more power to the off-road game: with a 70 HP engine, this ATV is versatile and brawny, perfect for both ranching or fun in the wild. This ATV comes with an automatic transmission that's as easy to use as throttle and go, while the on-demand AWD engages 4-wheel driver whenever necessary, with no user intervention.

Boasting long-travel independent suspensions, a generous clearance and massive loading and towing capacity, the 2009 Polaris Sportsman 850 EFI XP is a great machine for the outdoor tasks which require transportation across rough terrain, hunting or plain old fun on back roads and forest trails.