E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Polaris Sportsman 110 EFI×
Honda FourTrax Recon 250 ES TRX250TE×
Polaris Sportsman 850×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
112 / 6.83
229cc / 14
850 / 51.87
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 112 / 6.83 | 229cc / 14 | 850 / 51.87 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Fender Storage | – | Standard | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Reserve (l / gal.) | – | 2.3 / 0.6 | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | 5 ✓ | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| GVWR (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 370.1 / 816 | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 22 ✓ | – |
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| Engine Braking | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Total Valves | – | 2 | 8 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 2-valves | 4-valves ✓ |
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| Engine Detail | – | 229cc air-cooled longitudinally OHV 4-stoke single cylinder ✓ | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Polaris | Honda | Polaris |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 10 | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | Japan | USA |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | No | – | – |
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| Safety Flag | Standard | – | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | No | No | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | No | – | No |
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| Light Guard | No | No | No |
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| Hand Guards | No | No | No |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | No |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | No | – | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Lighting | – | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Brush Guard | No | Yes | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Headlights | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Colours |
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| Colors | – | Red, Blue | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | – | Gauge |
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| Tachometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Speedometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | – | – | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | – | – | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | – | Gauge |
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| Clock | – | – | Standard |
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| Voltage Meter | – | – | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | – | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 680.4 / 1500 |
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| Rear Hitch | – | – | Receiver |
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| Storage |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | – | Standard |
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| Front Storage Well | – | – | Standard |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Rails Location | – | – | Rear |
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| Payload Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 261 / 575 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | – | Rear |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | – | Rear |
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| Driveline Make | – | – | On-Demand |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | – | Shaft |
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| Transmission Make | – | – | Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT) |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Mikuni |
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| Engine Make | – | – | ProStar |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 24 months Coverage of defects in materials and workmanship. ✓ | – |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | 8.5 | 7 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | Standard | – |
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| Power Outlet | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | Standard | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | – | – | 58.2 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Body Material | Plastic | – | Composite |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | Standard | – | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 935 / 36.8 ✓ | 1034 / 40.7 | 1209 / 47.6 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1558 / 61.32 ✓ | 1905 / 75 | 2115 / 83.28 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 1 | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | No | No | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 152 / 6 | 124.5 / 4.9 | 262 / 10.3 ✓ |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Suspension Rear | Swing Arm | Swingarm with single shock 125mm (4.9 in) travel ✓ | Independent Double A-Arm |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No | No | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 127 / 5 | 129.5 / 5.1 | 229 / 9 ✓ |
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| Front Suspension | Independent A-Arm | Independent double-wishbone 130mm (5.1 in) travel ✓ | Independent Double A-Arm |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Drum | 180mm sealed hydraulic drum ✓ | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Drum | 180mm dual-sealed hydraulic drums ✓ | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | Yes | – | No |
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| Ignition | Electric | CD with electronic advance, Electric with recoil backup | Electric |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | 22 | – | 42 ✓ |
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| Carborator Count | 0 | 1 ✓ | 0 |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | 22mm CV ✓ | Fuel Injected |
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| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 | 11:1 ✓ |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 2.4in. x 2.28in. | 2.7in. x 2.45 in. | 3.43in. x 2.81in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 61mm x 57.8mm | 68.5 mm x 62.2 mm | 87mm x 71.5mm ✓ |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.39 | 0.54 | 1.1 |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder | Parallel Twin |
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| Engine Cooling | Air | air-cooled | Liquid |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-stoke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Valves | OHV | longitudinally mounted OHV | SOHC |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 978 / 38.5 ✓ | 1069 / 42 | 1290 / 50.8 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 102 / 4 | 152.4 / 6 | 292 / 11.5 ✓ |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 131 / 289 ✓ | 192.8 / 425 | 350 / 772 |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | No |
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| Windshield |
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| Tinted | No | – | – |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | No | – | – |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 686 / 27 ✓ | 792.5 / 31.2 | 940 / 37 |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 6.8 / 15 | 15 / 33 | 55 / 120 ✓ |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 7.8 / 2 | 9 / 2.38 ✓ | 19.9 / 5.3 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | – | No |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 8 | 9 | 14 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 9.5 | 10 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 18 | 22 | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Rear | Duro: 18 x 9.5 - 8 | 22 x 10-9 | CST 26 x 10-14 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 8 | 11 | 14 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 7 | 7 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 19 | 22 | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | Duro: 19 x 7 - 8 | 22 x 7-11 | CST 26 x 8-14 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | Duro | Goodyear | CST |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | No | – | Yes |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | Chain | Shaft | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | – | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | 1 | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Final Drive | 4X2 | Direct rear drive-shaft | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | 5 fwd/1 rev - auto clutch with electric shift (ESP) ✓ | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1054 / 41.5 ✓ | 1130.3 / 44.5 | 1346 / 53 |
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| Performance |
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| Horsepower Brake hp | – | – | 78 ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Polaris Sportsman 850
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Polaris Sportsman 850
- Heavier than the 2020 Polaris Sportsman 110 EFI
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (850cc)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2020 Polaris Sportsman 110 EFI
Comparing 2020 Polaris Sportsman 110 EFI vs 2006 Honda FourTrax Recon 250 ES TRX250TE vs 2020 Polaris Sportsman 850 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2020 Polaris Sportsman 850 has the largest displacement at 850cc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2020 Polaris Sportsman 110 EFI is the lightest at 131kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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