ATV · 2017
Sportsman 850
US$ 8799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
MotoLibrary Score
44
/100
Commuter
Power/Weight
0.23 hp/kg
Engine
850 ccm
Engine
Displacement
850.0 ccm (51.87 cubic inches)
Engine Type
Twin, four-stroke
Engine Details
Twin, four-stroke
Power
78.0 HP (56.9 kW))
Fuel System
Injection. EFI
Fuel Control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling
Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox
Automatic
Final Drive
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Driveline
Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H
Chassis
Front Suspension
Dual A-Arm
Front Travel
229 mm (9.0 inches)
Rear Suspension
Dual A-Arm, Rolled IRS
Rear Travel
260 mm (10.2 inches)
Wheelbase
1346 mm (53.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre
26/8-14
Rear Tyre
26/10-14
Front Brakes
Single disc
Rear Brakes
Single disc
Wheels
Stamped steel
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight
342.0 kg (754.0 pounds)
Power/Weight
0.2281 HP/kg
Seat Height
940 mm (37.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height
1289 mm (50.7 inches)
Overall Length
2114 mm (83.2 inches)
Overall Width
1209 mm (47.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity
19.90 litres (5.26 US gallons)
Other
Starter
Electric
Color Options
Sage Green, Indy Red
Instruments
Analog Speedometer, Digital Odometer, Tachometer, Two Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Clock, Service Indicator, Diagnostic Indicator, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlet
Light
Triple 50w High Beam, Dual 50w Low Beam Headlights; Dual Brakelights/Taillights
Notes
On-Demand True AWD/2WD.
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Transmission
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Rider Profile
Who Is This Bike For?
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Intermediate
Requires some riding experience.
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Best For
General Purpose
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Seat Height
94 cm / 37 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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