2016 Polaris Scrambler® 850

2016 Polaris Scrambler® 850 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Sport
MSRP
$9,499
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2013
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Scrambler® 850
Year
2016
Make
Polaris
Engine Brand Name
ProStar™
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
78 / 58.2
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
87 / 3.43
Stroke (mm/in)
71.5 / 2.81
Displacement (cc/ci)
850 / 51.9
Compression Ratio
11:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
26
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
26
Chromed
No
Tire Brand
CST®
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
14
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Tire (Full Spec)
CST: 26 X 8-14
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
CST: 26 X 10-14
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Engine Braking
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
10.3 / 260
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.86
Width (in/mm)
48.6 / 1230
Height (in/mm)
48.4 / 1230
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53 / 1346
Turning Radius (ft)
7
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.5 / 290
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
10.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
735 / 333
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
290 / 131
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1500 / 680.4
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.25 / 19.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.16
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 890
Number Of Seats
1
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Composite
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Grips
Standard
Light Guard
No
Radiator Guard
No
CV Boot Cover
No
Shock Cover
No
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
Bash Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / No
Swing Arm Skid Plate
No
Full Length Skid Plate
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
No
Rear Solid Axle
No
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Size (in/cm)
1.3 / 3.3
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Satellite
No
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Discs
0
Power Outlet
Standard
Heated
No
Number Of Side Cases
0
Number Of Saddle Bags
0
Capacity (lbs/kgs)
25 / 11.3
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • piece of junk
    By Joshua Saulnier (I am an Owner) on Jan 19, 2018

    this machine is junk, stay far away from it as you can, tell your friend not to buy into its looks and power its not worth it. I bought my scrambler 850 brand new in janurary of 2014. Ever since its been in and out of the dealershit, im fed up with them as i am with polaris...1st it was the TPS that ...

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  • My new girlfriend.
    By Mathew forster (I am an Owner) on Oct 07, 2016

    As of this review ive had my scrambler for about 5 months and have put just about 800 miles on it. Ive ridden dirt bikes and sport quads since I could walk and hopefully will be riding until Im dead. But as I get older and fatter my tastes have started to lean towards comfort and power, but still ...

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